Stephanie Jaynes
Marketing Director Stephanie Jaynes simplifies complex insurance and legal concepts to help wellness professionals protect their livelihood and avoid unnecessary risk. Stephanie received her Bachelor of Arts from Mills College with a major in creative writing and a minor in journalism. She has also earned her Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation from The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys trying new recipes and taking walks with her husband and sons.
Your Scope as an Esthetician vs Dermatologist: When should I refer my esthetician clients to a dermatologist?
Another day, another new client with large and persistent blackheads. At first, their esthetician wasn’t worried because the blackheads were so easy to extract. But then things got weird. “There were so many [blackheads]. So much stuff came out of them, and it smelled really gross,” the esthetician shared on Reddit. “At one point, I…
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Massage Intake Forms: What They Are and Why You Need Them
A new client arrives for a massage. They say they’re looking to relax after a stressful few weeks. You ask them to complete your massage intake form, and they are reluctant. With an eye roll, they take the clipboard and fill it out. Upon skimming the paperwork, you discover they had a major surgery recently.…
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Are my products covered under product liability insurance coverage? 6 FAQs
Gentle instrumental music plays and the subtle aroma of lavender fills the air as a massage therapist gives a new client a relaxing massage. With a few pumps of massage oil from her custom glass bottle (embossed with her logo, of course), the therapist kneads, glides, and stretches her client’s tension away. As the client…
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What kind of insurance does an esthetician need? Your Guide to Insurance and Benefits
Why do estheticians need insurance? Imagine this: Your client says they’re down to cleanse their skin morning and night. But they’ll skip the moisturizer since their skin is oily enough. You can initiate your eye roll now. In the world of beauty business operations, insurance is just as essential to your business as moisturizing is…
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How does social media create unrealistic hair expectations? And what can you do?
Vibrant, bouncy, voluminous curls. Natural and carefree with a touch of elegance. That’s how @stephanied1519’s inspo pic looked. Those were her hair expectations. But how did she look after her salon visit? “I LOOK LIKE A BOY 😭” Cue the sad Titanic flute music. In a viral TikTok video with over 4 million views, Stephanie…
Read More![A collage featuring some of the potentially hardest dogs to groom. From left to right: An Old English Sheepdog with a floating question mark by its face; a Pembroke Welsh Corgi with a floating question mark by its face; [Second row] a red cattle dog with a floating question mark by its face; a Cocker Spaniel with a question mark by its face; and a white poodle.](https://wellnessproinsurance.citadelus.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/hardest-dogs-to-groom-300x300.png)
What are the hardest dogs to groom?
If you’re a dog groomer, chances are you’re a dog lover. From tail wags to slobbery smooches, floppy ears and boopable noses, these furry friends are irresistibly sweet, cute, and loyal. But even the best canine companions can be difficult to groom. In this article, we discuss reasons why dogs can be tricky to groom,…
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To small talk or not? How to Get Better at Small Talk at Work
To small talk or not to small talk? That is the question among introverted beauty professionals wondering how to get better at small talk at work. “Introverted / socially anxious nail techs: How do you deal with the small talk with your clients—especially new ones?” posted one Reddit user entering the industry. “I’m really worried…
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5 Prenatal Massage Precautions Therapists Need to Know
“I had my first prenatal massage today (I’m almost 22 weeks), and my massage therapist applied zero pressure on any parts of my body. It was more of just a rub with oil.” That’s how one Reddit user described her negative pregnancy massage experience. She continued: “I spoke up and kindly asked her to apply…
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First Aid in a Salon: What Stylists and Owners Need to Know
Salon accidents can cause medical emergencies right there in your barbering chair. It’s happened to multiple Reddit users, and it could happen to you, too. For example, first aid in a salon can prove useful if: A client loses consciousness from fatigue, low blood sugar, heart attacks, or strokes. Someone slips, trips, or falls. Your…
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