Finally Lisa’s Hair & Nail Salon wins SASSI® Salon Secrets Contest
The Southbridge, Mass. hair and nail salon stands out for its charitable involvement, commitment to staff excellence SASSI®, the Salon and Spa Specialty Insurance agency, announced Finally Lisa’s Hair & Nail Salon has won the agency’s inaugural Salon Secrets Contest, a nationwide contest recognizing the unique practices, services and traits that create successful salons. In […]
Introducing Finally Lisa’s Hair & Nail Salon, winner of the SASSI Salon Secrets Contest
Over the past few months, we have been lucky to read the stories of the salons and day spas that entered our Salon Secrets Competition. Salon and spa staff and owners from across the country shared compelling stories about what makes their businesses thrive—whether a unique specialty or a special touch with customer service. The […]
Why salon & spa staff need to know when to say “no”
Hair stylists, nail technicians, estheticians—they are all in the business of making people feel good about themselves. But sometimes, they have to say “no” to customers, as much as it may seem contrary to their mission (and their bottom line). Why would I encourage salons and spas to turn away customers or refuse their requests? […]
SASSI Salon Secrets Contest Gives Beauty Pros a Chance to Win Big
The winner will receive a prize package that includes entry, hotel and travel voucher for America’s Beauty Show March 25-27 in Chicago What’s your secret to success? That’s the question SASSI®, the Salon and Spa Specialty Insurance agency, is asking salon, spa and barber shop professionals in their Salon Secrets Contest. The person entering on […]
Why licensing is a crucial issue for salon safety: a case study
I think it is fair to say that everyone wants to trust their employees and colleagues. But when it comes to safety and a salon owner’s liability, trust isn’t enough. I recently had a call from a salon owner (I’ll call her Jane) who was upset about an injury to one of her clients. Jane […]
3 key questions about salon & spa workers’ compensation
Here in New York, there is a salon on every corner, usually right next door to a pizzeria. Each of these former “beauty parlors” seems to be blossoming into a full-service, diversified salon or day spa with luxury services ranging from simple haircuts and Keratin treatments to hot stone massage and anti-aging facials. More services […]
Nails Magazine: Insurance Checklist – Are You Fully Covered? (July 2017)
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best: Understanding unusual salon claims
Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome (BPSS) recently became a hot topic when Elizabeth Smith, 48, of California had her shampoo horror story picked up by Buzzfeed. Days after a normal trip to her hair salon, Smith felt weak on the left side of her body and couldn’t balance properly, until she eventually began vomiting and had […]
A slippery slope: when salons and spas don’t take slips and falls seriously
We have discussed slips and falls on this blog in the past, but I thought it deserved its own post. Slips and falls are a serious problem and source of insurance claims at salons and spas. Think about it: salon and spa environments are perfect for slip and fall accidents. There is constant foot traffic […]
5 Beauty Treatments That Support New Year’s Resolutions—And How to Keep Them Safe
“New year, new you!” In December and January, those words jump at us from magazine covers and Facebook posts. Some people take that cheery slogan as an order and seek to remake themselves. That’s when they call their favorite salon or spa for beauty treatments that promise to slenderize, slough and massage until you see […]