Stephanie Jaynes

It’s hard to imagine barber problems and hair salon lawsuits when barbershops and salons, themselves, have always been places of community. After all, when it comes to culture, confidence, and craft, the barbershop is CEO. Barbering has been shaping men since Tutankhamun–no cap. And it’s because of the people and the place. Coming to the…

As a massage therapist, you want to give your clients a case of the ahhhs. You want to decrease their pain and soreness, improve their sleep, lower their stress, and help them relax. But massage therapy injuries can quickly turn your clients’ relieved ahhhs into pain-induced AAAHs! This happened to one woman in New Jersey…

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…

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…

$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…

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…

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…

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…

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…