Salons

You may have heard that you can get HIV from salon, cosmetology, nail, or barber services. But is this actually true? Can you really contract HIV from getting your hair done or getting a pedicure? In this blog post, we will explore the possibility of contracting HIV from these services and answer the question once and for all: can you get HIV from salon, cosmetology, nail, or barber services?

Today, we are going to answer those questions and talk about how to keep yourself safe in and out of the salon.

More than anything, I hope this article calms any anxiety you have and educates you about HIV. There is so much stigma surrounding this virus, and education is how we can fight misinformation and outdated ideas.
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Looking to get your brows done? Wondering what services are offered at a brow bar and which one is right for you?

A brow bar can offer a range of services, from threading and tweezing to waxing and tinting. In this article, we will discuss the different types of brow services that are typically offered at a brow bar. We will also talk about the benefits of each service and how to choose the right one for you.

If you are thinking of opening up your own brow bar, this article will also answer some questions you may have about training and starting your own brow business.
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It is impossible for cosmetology professionals and barbers to work remotely, cut hair over Zoom, or stay six feet apart from clients. That is why we are all home right now. But, eventually, we are going to open. And COVID-19 will require all of us to make changes are so we can get back to work. Let’s talk about what is happening right now and how we all can prepare.

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I was washing my hands at the gas station and looked up at the corner of the mirror. A sticker with “Text BeFree” caught my eye. Chances are, you have seen it too. You might wonder why this is important to you as a cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail tech.

BeFree is a human trafficking hotline that can save lives. In California, a 14-year-old girl was able to save herself and two others by texting a crisis hotline and giving out her location. This led to the arrest of three traffickers in a sex trafficking ring.

In June, Florida took one big step this summer to help trafficking victims in a number of other ways. Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 851 to combat human trafficking. Currently, Florida ranks as the third-highest human trafficking destination in the country. This includes both labor and sex trafficking. The effective date of this Law was 7/1/2019.
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You glance at the clock. The client’s appointment was supposed to begin ten minutes ago. Are they coming? Should you call or text them just to see if they will be late (and throw off the rest of your day)? What about the missed income if they do not show?

Twenty minutes go by and nothing.

You take a deep breath and mark them down as a no-show.

Whether you are an independent booth renter or a salon owner, it can be so frustrating, disruptive, and sometimes infuriating when a client doesn’t show up.

Believe it or not, clients are not trying to ruin your day, business, or life by missing their appointment (even though it feels like it sometimes). Today, everyone (including your clients), live extremely busy and hectic lives. When too many tabs are open, things are bound to be missed and forgotten. This no-show issue is not a problem totally out of your control.

Thankfully, there are things you can do to help minimize the inconvenience and negative business impact a no-show creates.
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