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.
Best state for estheticians: Where do estheticians make the most money?
The facials, the waxes, the peels: You love it all. The income? Not so much. As food, home, and other essentials’ prices continue to climb, how much you make is important. You’ve chosen an esthetician’s career path. Can you choose how many Benjamins you bring home, too? One of the biggest predictors of the number…
Read MoreHow to Deal with Difficult Clients as a Massage Therapist
Hey, massage therapists: Have you heard these common complaints before? You used too much pressure! You didn’t use enough pressure! Answering the phone? Not okay! It smells bad in here! These massage feedback examples are familiar for a reason: Everyone has experienced (or will experience) dealing with difficult clients. Whether you’re new to the massage…
Read MoreHow Cosmetologists Can Avoid Toxins in Makeup
$129 billion: That’s how much revenue the cosmetics industry is projected to generate by the year 2028. The world of makeup is big, profitable, and growing. Despite their popularity, there’s a surprising word many people are beginning to associate with cosmetics: unsafe. “Most of us assume beauty and personal care products are tested for safety…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Contact Dermatitis in Hairdressing
As a hairstylist or barber, you spend your days and nights beautifying your clients with sensational colors, cuts, and styles. The job can be rewarding, lucrative, and fun. But it also poses certain health risks. Did you know that up to 70 percent of hairdressers suffer from skin damage? Hairdresser allergies, like contact dermatitis, are…
Read MoreBurning up: Risks and Dangers of Nail Salons
The moisturizing, the rejuvenating, the refreshing: All these cosmetic and therapeutic benefits can come with a paraffin wax. A good dip-and-sit leaves you with the supple, soft skin of a baby. But a bad one? In 2010, one Maryland woman experienced the extreme end of nail salon risks. She dipped her hands in a hot…
Read MoreIs being an esthetician worth it? 4 Risks and Challenges of Being an Esthetician
Many new beauty enthusiasts want to know: Is being an esthetician worth it? What are the realities of an esthetician career? In truth, there are lots of benefits of being an esthetician. For example: A growing job market. The opportunity to help clients feel confident. A love of skincare. Flexible scheduling. But for those who…
Read MoreBest Spray Tanning Tips to Fix a Bad Tan: Solutions for Spray Tanning Gone Wrong
We’ve all seen those lotion and spray tanning gone wrong horror stories. Many of them happen with even the best intentions. For example, in preparation for the 2018 Met Gala, singer and actress Selena Gomez reached for a bottle of tanning lotion. But instead of getting a sunkissed glow, the star felt she channeled her…
Read MoreHair Salon Lawsuits: How Overprocessed Hair Can Lead to Claims
In 2010, a 14-year-old girl went to a hair salon to get highlights. The stylist colored her hair, then started to blow dry. That’s when the girl started to feel a burning sensation. The product had burned the girl’s hair and scalp. According to Miller & Zois, who reported on the verdict, the client settled…
Read MoreEyelash Extensions Gone Wrong: Top 6 Risks of Eyelash Extensions
Looking for fuller and fluttery eyelashes, retiree Sherie Johnson took a trip to Vicky Nail Spa to get eyelash extensions. While Johnson left with length and lift, she left with something else she hadn’t anticipated: vision loss. Johnson had blurry vision in one of her eyes. That blurry vision lasted about two weeks. The cause…
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