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Would you pay hundreds of dollars for luxury men’s grooming? Perhaps not. But would you be open to earning hundreds of dollars from a single visit, if it means offering luxury barbershop services? Now we’re talking. Around the world, premium barber services are fusing sophisticated, clean, classic aesthetics with spa-like care. Beyond the simple cut…

People love a one-stop shop. They frequent big-box stores to buy their groceries, electronics, clothing, and home goods. They order everything from birthday gifts to toilet paper from Amazon. And even when they aren’t shopping at a quintessentially full-service retailer like Walmart, they’re having a more all-in-one experience at their specialty stores. (Who hasn’t bought…

How many people see continuing education for estheticians as a burden, or simply a means to an end? For those who live in states with licensing requirements, continuing education units (CEUs) might be the thing you “get over with” to renew your license. They’re a chore—another box to tick off. If you live somewhere without…

In 2019, a woman in North Carolina visited her local nail salon and requested a dip powder manicure. Days later, her nail beds were swollen, bleeding, and oozing pus. Her nail technician had accidentally cut one of her fingers while filing—then proceeded to dip that same finger into the powder. A doctor later diagnosed her…

Sabrina has been running her salon for five years. She’s making money, has some loyal clients, and loves her day-to-day work. But Sabrina wants her beauty business to grow. Problem is, she’s not sure how to make it happen. She’s a beauty professional—not a marketer. With so many avenues for beauty industry marketing, it’s hard…

When you do hair for a living, there are a few obvious occupational hazards you’re trying to prevent. You or your clients could slip, trip, or fall. There’s contact dermatitis in hairdressing and repetitive strain injuries in barbershops. Folks may sue your hair salon for complaints like cuts, infections, and burns.  Considering all the ways…

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…

From Ariana Grande’s classic French nail to Anok Yai’s subtle glimmer, the 2025 Oscars saw no shortage of popular nail trends. But it’s Cynthia Erivo’s mani masterpiece that continues to haunt us (in the best possible way). Featuring intricate, hand-drawn, 3-D clocks, chains, and jewels in mesmerizing golds and emeralds, nail artist Mycah Dior transformed…

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.…