June marks the beginning of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season and the storms are already underway. Hurricane Agatha made landfall in southern Mexico on May 29 with winds as high as 105 mph. These storms pose significant threats to business and commerce, including salons and spas. Last year was the third costliest hurricane season on record
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In recent years, salon and spa owners have become all too familiar with shutdowns and slowed appointment bookings. From unforeseeable, longer-term circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic to annual weather events that seem to worsen every year and disrupt both the beauty business and daily life, salon and spas owners know the resulting
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Wedding and prom season is quickly approaching and with fewer COVID-19 related restrictions, and more weddings expected in 2022 than the industry has seen since 1984, salon and spa owners can expect to see higher store traffic and more requests for off-site work. Although the return of large events offers more opportunities for beauty
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The beauty industry is known for innovating products by incorporating ingredients that bring new benefits to consumers, and CBD has been a hot topic in this space. This past January was the second annual National CBD Month, created by CBDmd to highlight the advantages and increased popularity of the ingredient from skin care products to salon
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The current economic climate has presented challenges and opportunities that have resulted in many hairdressers and beauticians seizing the chance to start their own businesses or turn to gig-work. The appeal of working for oneself is clear: Strategic control, financial freedom, being selective with prospective clients and even setting one’s own
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New Year Similar Risks New Year’s is traditionally a time for resolutions to start the year off right. For salon, spa and barbershop owners, prioritizing risk management and training measures should be a top resolution. Understanding the risks related to salon services and having the right training procedures in place can protect businesses
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On issues of public health, safety, the economy and others, 2021 has been a year rife with uncertainty and 2022 promises little difference. While the beauty industry was hit hard by the pandemic, salon, spa and barbershop owners worked to adapt and overcome challenges to see success this year. To continue this pattern of success in the year ahead,
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Salons and barbershops are the epicenters of their communities; places to gather, share stories and boost confidence. Despite limitations caused by the pandemic, the industry worked to continue supporting their communities throughout 2020 while getting creative and being themselves supported by their communities in 2021. As Thanksgiving
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As winter quickly approaches, so does the ever-dreaded winter weather. The Farmer’s Almanac predicts that this winter will be one of longest and coldest in history. The cold temperatures are set to accompany snow and extreme weather for some areas of the country as well. Winter weather such as snowfall, icy roads and freezing rain can bring
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As Americans resume travel and gather with friends and family, beauty businesses have seen their business traffic increase. Beauty business owners have been able to grow their clientele as people aim to look their best before traveling for vacations or long-awaited social gatherings. With traffic increasing at salons and spas, business owners
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