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.

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Best state for estheticians: Where do estheticians make the most money?

By Stephanie Jaynes / May 27, 2024

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…

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How to Deal with Difficult Clients as a Massage Therapist

By Stephanie Jaynes / May 13, 2024

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…

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Women holding brush and colored eyeshadow palette that could carry toxins in makeup like carcinogenic makeup

How Cosmetologists Can Avoid Toxins in Makeup

By Stephanie Jaynes / April 29, 2024

$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…

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How to Avoid Contact Dermatitis in Hairdressing

By Stephanie Jaynes / April 8, 2024

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…

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Calm salon floor with white and yellow candles and flowers, a carpet, and a white and brown bowl of water. Pedicure client places feet in the water, near hovering steam and a graphic of a red thermometer. Portrays the risks and dangers of nail salon burns from hot water.

Burning up: Risks and Dangers of Nail Salons

By Stephanie Jaynes / March 18, 2024

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…

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Male esthetician performs anti-aging procedure on male client at cosmetic clinic. Working with upset clients is one of many challenges of being an esthetician.

Is being an esthetician worth it? 4 Risks and Challenges of Being an Esthetician

By Stephanie Jaynes / March 11, 2024

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…

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Female spray tan specialist wearing a blue uniform and using a spray bottle on a female client. Specialists like this should follow spray tan tips like standing farther away from clients.

Best Spray Tanning Tips to Fix a Bad Tan: Solutions for Spray Tanning Gone Wrong

By Stephanie Jaynes / March 4, 2024

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…

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Woman analyzes strands of hair with a disgruntled look on her face, as if considering a hair care claim for overprocessed, bleached hair.

Hair Salon Lawsuits: How Overprocessed Hair Can Lead to Claims

By Stephanie Jaynes / February 12, 2024

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…

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Close up of a cosmetologist or other beauty specialist using tweezers to select eyelash extensions. Clean tools can prevent some eyelash extensions gone wrong horror stories.

Eyelash Extensions Gone Wrong: Top 6 Risks of Eyelash Extensions

By Stephanie Jaynes / January 22, 2024

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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