Alyssa Cink

Think of a job site that’s prone to overuse injuries.  What comes to mind first? Did you picture a construction site, where workers repeatedly lift heavy things and handle heavy machinery? Maybe you thought of crime scenes and fires, where first responders encounter varying degrees of danger and exertion every day. Now, let’s get real:…

As a massage therapist or esthetician, have you studied the potential lymphatic drainage massage dangers?  Lymphatic system drainage massage (a.k.a. manual lymphatic drainage or MLD) is a gentle and relaxing technique. By lightly stretching the skin, it’s used to stimulate the lymphatic system, a group of organs, tissues, and vessels that balance bodily fluids and…

Is your hair salon prepared to tackle questions about chemo and hair dye? Hair dye and chemotherapy are difficult to address, because each person’s chemotherapy journey is so unique. You’re unlikely to hear the same story twice. There are different kinds of chemo for different conditions (like autoimmune diseases and blood disorders), and different reactions…

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…

“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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…