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You’re cutting another client’s hair–the sixth of the day. As you run their hair between your fingers to trim the ends, your hand holding the shears begins to feel pins and needles. It’s going numb. You pause a moment, surprised, thinking that it must be because you haven’t let go of your shears in a…

$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…

Whether you’re an experienced esthetician or you’re hoping to get licensed in the near future, you’ve probably had these questions: Can I use my esthetician license in another state? Or can I transfer my esthetician license to another state if I move? And are other state requirements for estheticians trickier than my current state? You…

The year was 2006, and a Maryland woman was getting a pedicure. As her nail technician was working on her calluses with a credo blade (also called a callus cutter), it slipped and cut the woman’s toe. Her toe began to bleed, which the technician immediately addressed with a first aid kit, but that was…

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…

You visit a client, a bride, to apply makeup before her wedding. Halfway through your application, she mentions that her eyes feel strange, and you notice the skin around her eyes swelling. You try to clean off the makeup, but the swelling continues, and an hour later, her eyes have nearly swollen shut. As she…

Why are hair and makeup artist service agreements important?  In nearly every service industry, providers establish terms that protect themselves and their clients in worst case scenarios. You encounter them often as a consumer—when you’re joining a new gym or sending your kid to a new daycare, for example. In a conflict, the purpose of…

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…