Alyssa Guerra
Through articles, newsletters, and social media posts, Marketing Content Editor Alyssa Guerra 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 husband and their corgi.
Barber 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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Hair and Makeup Artist Service Agreement: 3 Things to Include
Why are hair and makeup artist service agreements important? In nearly every service industry, providers establish terms that protect themselves and their clients in worst case scenarios. You encounter them often as a consumer—when you’re joining a new gym or sending your kid to a new daycare, for example. In a conflict, the purpose of…
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7 Tips for Handling Hairdresser and Barber Shop Complaints
Name a stylist who’s gone their entire career without a single hairdresser complaint or barber shop complaint. It’s tricky—perhaps even impossible. People can be challenging to deal with, especially when it comes to something as personal and identity-forming as their hair. More than half of women in the United States report that a good hair…
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Esthetician Infection Control 101
Infection control techniques are key to an esthetician’s practice. They go together like sunscreen and anti-aging, like moisturizers and dry winters, like acne and extractions, like—Sorry, we lost ourselves for a second there. You get the idea. Estheticians like yourself are passionate about clean practices that promote healthy, vibrant, and confident clients. Newer beauty specialists,…
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Waxing Safety and Dangers: What Waxing Specialists Should Know
Professional waxers like estheticians know waxing is a “hot” topic. It’s a fast, inexpensive, longer-lasting, texture-improving, and often less irritating alternative for clients ready to ditch the razors, writes the WaxxPot salon franchise. There are dozens of hair removal methods out there. And hair removal has gotten significantly safer throughout history. (Thank goodness we left…
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How can beauty consultants prevent makeup infections?
In 2019, a young mother visited a cosmetic counter at a Pennsylvania mall. She was preparing for a formal event and wanted a beauty consultant to apply her makeup professionally. The consultant didn’t choose the single-use items often seen in cosmetology. This raised the mother’s eyebrows, since she was concerned about possible infections from the…
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Hair Salon Safety: How to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls
In 2011, a woman was walking around a hair salon when she reportedly crossed a slipping hazard. According to her allegation, she slipped on an oily substance. The woman fell and was transported to a nearby hospital, where she spent four days and underwent surgery to repair multiple leg and foot fractures. The woman remained…
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