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4 Simple Ways Your Beauty Biz Can Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Even small actions can make a big difference in the fight this October Breast cancer has left its mark on countless lives; almost everyone k

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Brush Up on Hair History: The Surprising Origin of the Tools of the Trade

We’re celebrating National Hair Day by looking back at some incredible advancements in haircare equipment October 1st marks National Hair Da

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Nailed It! Here's How Salon Owners Can Create the Perfect Nail Menu

A step-by-step guide to designing a menu of nail services that will inspire your clients and grow your salon business at the same time There

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Barbershop Ideas: Get Inspired & Get Paid

Whether you’re becoming a first time owner or taking your barbershop business to the next level, this guide has what you need to get going.

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Beyond Glossies: How Social Media Brought More Styles to the Masses

The democratization of media has increased the accessibility of beauty information, style inspiration, and diverse representations. While th

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Trick or Treat: How to Get Your Salon Ready for Spooky (or Not-So-Spooky) Season

Here’s why and how you should bring the spirit(s) of the season to your beauty business this October. Lurking just around the corner, waitin

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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Collaborating with Another Beauty Brand

Collaborations can fuel rapid growth — as long as you do your homework It’s ironic that an industry dedicated to making people beautiful can

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Nail Services 101: Going Beyond the Mani/Pedi

Give your clients’ hands and feet the special treatment they deserve with this list of nail services. Hands and feet are what we use to do o

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5 Ways Beauty Pros Are Using Tech to Make Bank

Salons, influencers, and brands are using technology to their advantage and earning cash along the way. Beauty pros know they have to win ov

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Lessons From the Best in Tech: Why Slack's Human Approach to Comms Succeeds

The communication tool has become an integral part of offices around the world, but it never forgets who’s boss. Customer communications can

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What Is the Lipstick Effect and What Does it Mean for Your Beauty Biz

Your beauty business may be in a better position coming into the recession than you realize. The beauty industry is living in interesting ti

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FICA Tax Credits for Salons, Barbershops, and Spas

Why the tax credit that has long benefited restaurant employers should be extended to the beauty industry Since 1993, the food service indus

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How to Start a Barbershop: The Complete Guide

Don’t work yourself into a lather about how to start the barbershop of your dreams, just follow this guide. If you’re trying to find out how

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What's Your Sign? Let Your Horoscope Guide Your Future in the Salon Industry

Is your destiny written in the stars? When it comes to who writes your paychecks, we think so. Here’s how to find a stylist gig that feels l

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31 Latiné Influencers to Follow for Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is almost here, so let’s take a look at some of the community’s best influencers. Hispanic Heritage Month is here, k

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No Shame in Good Skin Care: How to Talk to Your Clients About Acne

A common skin condition shouldn’t be a source of embarrassment. September kicks off with National Acne Positivity Day, making this the perfe

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A Tale of Two Studies: How Qnity Is Dispelling Beauty Wage Myths With Data

Incomplete reporting on wages and hours worked harms the overall perception of the beauty industry. Qnity wants to fix that. The beauty and

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Lessons From the Best in Tech: Epic Games & Fortnite

Epic Games and Fortnite offer a valuable lesson to beauty professionals: Recognizing when something doesn’t work is vital to success. Beauty

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It's Getting Hot in Here: How to Fight Hair Humidity This Summer

Humid season is here and hair is frizzy. Here are some tips to help you fight back against the airborne moisture monster. Humidity causes al

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Hiring an Esthetician: Role, Services, and Job Description

Estheticians are an important part of the salon ecosystem, but their role is often misunderstood. An esthetician keeps their clients’ skin l

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The 4 Best Books for Beauty Entrepreneurs

Inspirational stories from humble beginnings and how-to guides with practical advice Do you have a passion for beauty but aren’t sure how to

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Really Reef-Safe: How to Catch Fishy Promises on Your Sunscreen Label

Qualifying as reef-safe is actually pretty simple, but the whole idea of ocean-friendly sunscreen isn’t exactly what it seems. Did you know

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Dress Your Age? 3 Beauty "Rules" to Ignore (And What You Should Do Instead)

Beauty over 30 shouldn’t be a minefield. They say age is just a number, but unfortunately, that’s not always the case. While ageism affects

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4 Cool Spa Treatments for Hot Weather

Cryotherapy can take many different forms — here are four cool services from the topical and targeted to the whole kit and caboodle. When ou

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