You’ve passed the dreaded state board exam and received your cosmetology license, and thankfully you can finally relax, right? Mmmm not so much! Now that you have your license in your beautiful creative hands, you must keep it current and active...

Let’s face it! We all face burnout at some point or the other throughout our career. Sometimes we know we’re burned out, and sometimes we keep trudging through in avoidance. Either way, if not addressed, a small period of burnout can become...

Ask anyone who has been in the industry for 5, 10, or 15+ years: you already have everything you need to succeed as a beauty professional. You probably don't believe me and are thinking, "Yeah, but I don't have…" It's normal...

Each new year brings the opportunity to start fresh, clean things out, change your attitude, organize, and get ahead. However, how many of you still feel behind the eight ball? Still haven't gotten to those important projects? Still struggling to...

SITUATION: Paycheck Switch: I am 1099 at the spa I work at and have been there going on six months. I go in today and the owner told me that her accountant said I cannot be paid weekly anymore. I was told that I must be paid on the same schedule as her...

Everyone, at some point in their life, considers what it would be like to own their own business . Many just disregard the notion, knowing full well that they are not cut out for ownership. For others, the entrepreneur spirit is so strong that opening...

When it comes to saving for your retirement, I’m sure you’ve heard all the cautionary advice, like, “If you want a good life in the future, contribute today.” While this advice might be true, the reality for many beauty professionals...

SITUATION: I’m a licensed hairstylist and I’m considering relocating to a different state. What should I take into consideration before taking the leap? Will my current license be valid or will I have to return to school? SITUATION REVIEW...

Soft skills are anything but "soft;" they can make or break anyone’s career in the beauty industry and often take years of practice to master. Utilizing data from O*NET and the Department of Labor, beauty schools, and employers, we researched...

SITUATION : I was recently fired and I’m not certain how to move past it. I’m devastated! SITUATION REVIEW: There’s no question about it, being let go or fired can be one of life’s most stressful experiences. Regardless of the...

If you're reading this you're probably having one of those days. The type of day where you get lipstick on your teeth, burn your hand on a curling iron, and spill coffee all over your white shirt (the ONE day you don't wear black!) We've...

SITUATION: I’m considering implementing a training program. I’m looking for any suggestions or recommendations to help get me started. Can you help? SITUATION REVIEW: The quality of services that your team provides to salon or spa customers...

SITUATION: How do you stay busy during the slow winter months? SITUATION REVIEW: The busy holiday hustle and bustle is coming to an end. Soon, we will find ourselves in the January slump. January typically can be the quietest time of year. This time...

SHEARIOUS QUESTION : What is the best way to build a solid clientele base when money is an issue for products and advertising. I am a booth renter. SITUATION Review: You are not alone! Many stylists struggle with where to spend their money wisely when...

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SITUATION: What is the best way to negotiate my commission rate? SITUATION REVIEW: Whether you have been offered a new job or you are a seasoned professional that’s looking for a commission increase, the commission compensation model can become...

At some point along the journey every beauty professional will find themselves in some sort of ‘stuck’. Maybe its that you just got your license and you haven't decided on ‘where’ to work, and to top it off, you're not...

SHEARIOUS Question : I was initially licensed 14 years ago and began working for various department store salons that all closed down. I became frustrated and gave up my passion and left the industry. Now, I live in a major metro area and I want the career...