Alyssa Guerra

Would you pay hundreds of dollars for luxury men’s grooming? Perhaps not. But would you be open to earning hundreds of dollars from a single visit, if it means offering luxury barbershop services? Now we’re talking. Around the world, premium barber services are fusing sophisticated, clean, classic aesthetics with spa-like care. Beyond the simple cut…

How many people see continuing education for estheticians as a burden, or simply a means to an end? For those who live in states with licensing requirements, continuing education units (CEUs) might be the thing you “get over with” to renew your license. They’re a chore—another box to tick off. If you live somewhere without…

In 2019, a woman in North Carolina visited her local nail salon and requested a dip powder manicure. Days later, her nail beds were swollen, bleeding, and oozing pus. Her nail technician had accidentally cut one of her fingers while filing—then proceeded to dip that same finger into the powder. A doctor later diagnosed her…

When you do hair for a living, there are a few obvious occupational hazards you’re trying to prevent. You or your clients could slip, trip, or fall. There’s contact dermatitis in hairdressing and repetitive strain injuries in barbershops. Folks may sue your hair salon for complaints like cuts, infections, and burns.  Considering all the ways…

From Ariana Grande’s classic French nail to Anok Yai’s subtle glimmer, the 2025 Oscars saw no shortage of popular nail trends. But it’s Cynthia Erivo’s mani masterpiece that continues to haunt us (in the best possible way). Featuring intricate, hand-drawn, 3-D clocks, chains, and jewels in mesmerizing golds and emeralds, nail artist Mycah Dior transformed…

After 10 years of neck, shoulder, and upper back pain, a woman sought the benefits of acupuncture. She’d already received numerous treatments with this acupuncturist in the past.  This treatment, however, didn’t feel quite right. She experienced shooting pain during the acupuncture treatment from one needle. Her practitioner moved the needle and provided a heat…

“I’ve never colored my hair before. Can I get hair damage from dyeing it? What side effects of hair dye should I be aware of?”  “Does dye ruin your hair forever?” “Does dying your hair cause hair loss or make it thinner?” “Can hair dye cause cancer?” First-time coloring clients are bound to have concerns.…

In 2018, a nail technician accidentally cut a client’s toe while performing a pedicure.  The client thought it was a typical infection that would heal without medical intervention. It didn’t. Instead, it became infected, Arielle Tschinkel wrote for Shape. Still, she decided to wait it out.  After a few weeks of waiting, she went to…

You know that good nutritional guidance is key to healthy living.  With food (and information about food) being so abundantly available in the United States, one might assume that Americans eat nutritious diets. And, yes, statistics like lower stroke mortality and higher rates of cancer screening in America stand out from peer countries, Health Policy…