Alyssa Cink
Through articles, newsletters, and social media posts, Marketing Content Editor Alyssa Cink provides risk management education to wellness professionals nationwide. A Gonzaga University alumna with a Bachelor of Arts in English and minors in Spanish and journalism, Alyssa's passion for communication enables her to write engaging and clear content across mediums. A former "Harry Potter" fan club president, she is a fervent reader and podcast listener who also enjoys exploring Utah with her corgi.
Barber Shop Razor Cuts and Hair-Cutting Nicks
Nicks and cuts aren’t fun for you or your clients. For clients, a barber shop razor cut triggers anything from mild pain to genuine fear. Forums across the internet share scenarios like: My barber cut my ear. I didn’t see him disinfect his tools. Can I get HIV from barber scissors or HIV from a…
Read MoreNail Technician Pains and Aches: Why These Nail Tech Problems Happen and How to Prevent Them
“I am a nail technician and when I work my neck hurts when doing pedicures,” one Reddit user posted in a thread about painful nail tech problems. “Any help or tips for that?” “Wait until you have sciatic nerve damage and carpal tunnel,” another Redditer replied. “Repetitive injury is a definite cost of doing nails.…
Read MoreDo massage therapists need insurance?
Starting a massage therapy career comes with lots of big milestones and decisions. You’ll need to choose a class or training program to hone in your craft. Plus, you’ll decide what kind of setting you want to work in, like a spa, franchise, or hotel. Will you start your own business, or work for someone…
Read MoreHair Stylist Product Recommendations: Avoiding Hair Care Trial and Error
As a hairstylist or barber, you know that healthy, confidence-boosting hair doesn’t just come from the hair salon. To keep cuts and colors in top condition, your clients have to put in some work at home, too. Without the right hair products, tools, and maintenance routines, those bouncy curls and glossy locks can revert right…
Read MoreAromatherapy Safety and Massages: How do you set expectations with a client (and keep them safe) with aromatherapy services?
If alternative medicine is your jam, then you’ve probably offered aromatherapy services or used them, yourself. With a global market of $8.6 billion in 2023 and an estimated 8.7 percent growth by 2030, the massage and wellness industries see profound demand for essential oils. But with this spiking demand comes an equal need for aromatherapy…
Read MoreAt-home Nail Salon Requirements and Risks
Since 2020, the work-from-home life has become more feasible and desirable than ever before. According to data from the Pew Research Center, more than one in five Americans will work remotely by the year 2025. It’s no surprise, then, that nail technicians desire the same opportunities with nail studios at home. Self-employment, control over your…
Read MoreBarber Straight Razor Shaves: How Barbers Smooth Things Over With Close Razor Shaves
An art form and a daily chore, shaving can be a real pain—literally. To maintain a clean, stubble-free mug, you’ll probably need to shave every day or two. But more frequent shaving can leave the skin raw and irritated. For clients wanting consistent shaves, a barber straight razor shave could be the best solution since…
Read MoreEsthetician vs Aesthetician: What’s the difference?
If you’ve ever embarked on a skincare specialist journey, then Google’s probably thrown you for the esthetician vs aesthetician loop at some point. Or maybe you just finished all your training and never considered the difference between aestheticians and estheticians—only to see the “aesthetician” title on your diploma when you swore your program was for…
Read MoreBarber Tools and Equipment Maintenance: How to Clean and Care for Barber Clippers, Shears, and Trimmers
Hair clippers maintenance and barber cleaning supplies may not seem like topics for a barber to “mullet” over. Undoubtedly, learning how to sterilize hair clippers is barber etiquette 101. New barbers learn how to trim hair, and they learn how to properly clean clippers and other tools. Claims from dirty barber clippers don’t happen that…
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