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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Cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabis continue to be hot in the beauty industry, with more and more salons, spas and cosmetic manufacturers seeking ways to integrate this ingredient into their menu offerings. In fact, according to a recent study, the CBD-based skin care market is expected to exceed $3.45 billion by 2026, a staggering figure indicative of
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As the economy continues to reopen and travel returns, business owners nationwide have an opportunity to grow and expand their client base. For the beauty business, in particular, people will be excited to return to salons and spas to receive treatments they have anticipated for well over a year. To capitalize on this opportunity, salon and spa
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The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season is officially underway, and with another active season expected, beauty businesses should make sure they are adequately prepared for potential risks. The 2020 hurricane season was record-setting. It caused nearly $65 billion in economic damages and was buoyed by a record 30 named storms including a staggering
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As we continue navigating the pandemic, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by suggesting spa and salon owners take some time to make employee mental health and well-being a priority. For more than a year, salon and spa staff have provided services during a time of uncertainty and under challenging working conditions, often with increased
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Even before the pandemic, salons and spas faced a number of risks that could threaten their business, from slip and falls to faulty product issues and treatment risks. Now, beauty businesses must also consider the risks involving sanitization to keep their clients and employees safe. Like all risk management, proper training for both new and
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As spas and salons move past the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdowns, it’s a good time to reflect on the enormous challenges presented by the pandemic. Salons and spas across the country were closed for months, and even when they were able to reopen, they had to brainstorm creative solutions and observe new safety measures.
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Skincare treatments are one of the most regularly requested services at salons and spas. Face masks, peeling treatments and CBD-infused skincare are just some of the many ways that salons and spas are able to respond to the latest trends and help customers maintain the glowing skin everyone is seeking. However, these treatments are not risk-free,
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Many salon insurance claims stem from slips and falls, as they do for many businesses. However, injuries and errors related to salon services and treatments can also result in lawsuits — which may also damage your reputation — and costly insurance claims. Hair color services are a source of salon insurance claims, as some of the components
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