Stephanie Jaynes

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…

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,…

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…

“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…

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…

Have you ever needed help dealing with an irate customer or rude salon clients? You wouldn’t be alone. For example, after receiving a French-tip manicure with every upgrade in the book, one client tried not to pay for her service. “I’m acting surprised because I’m about to spend $70 on this,” the woman complained. The…

From PTSD to ADHD, anorexia to anxiety, and chronic pain to chemotherapy side effects, your massage therapy clients can have serious emotional, psychological, and physiological conditions impeding their wellbeing. While not a replacement for medical doctors and mental health professionals, massage therapists like you can help relieve negative symptoms your clients experience by bettering their…

TikToker (@frmstephwluv) Stephanie loved her professional silk press—until she washed her hair. Post-wash, her natural curls were gone. “As someone who’s been on a natural hair journey for years, this was absolutely devastating,” Stephanie said. “To go to someone that’s a professional and come out with fried, heat-damaged hair—I could cry about it.” Model Kamie…

Want to create an atmosphere of warmth and welcome? Encourage meditation and relaxation?  Like many beauty pros, you might reach for a scented candle. But when you light up that Voluspa, don’t forget your final and essential step: blowing it out. Forgetting to extinguish a candle is a simple mistake with costly consequences, as D.C.-based…