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I recently opened my own salon and went through the process of setting up a website for the business's retail. Previously I rented a chair and also managed my own product lines, but running a salon in partnership with another stylist required revamping my approach and making it accessible to people other than myself. Having learned a lot during the process, I wanted to put together a post sharing insights and guidance for anyone else going through the same experience.

Shampoos contain cleansing agents, preservatives and fragrances that can sometimes cause irritation. This can occur simply because they were not rinsed out well enough, if you have sensitive skin or if a certain ingredient causes an allergic reaction. People who have experienced the latter two scenarios may also find that some hair styling products irritate their skin as well. In this post, I give an overview of common ingredients that cause irritation and what to do when it happens to you. Hair Styles, Business Marketing, Allergic Reaction, Sensitive, Irritated, Shit Happens, Reactions

Reactions To hair Products

Shampoos contain cleansing agents, preservatives and fragrances that can sometimes cause irritation. This can occur simply because they were not rinsed out well enough, if you have sensitive skin or if a certain ingredient causes an allergic reaction. People who have experienced the latter two scenarios may also find that some hair styling products irritate their skin as well. In this post, I give an overview of common ingredients that cause irritation and what to do when it happens to you.

Initially, in the context of beauty routines, the term "slugging" referred to a skincare tip. The tip suggested applying a layer of petroleum jelly (for example, Vaseline) to your face as the last step of a skincare routine. The intended effect is to prevent dryness by sealing in moisture. Now, the hair care community is buzzing on TikTok with the term "hair slugging", which can be used interchangeably with the term "hair oiling". Read on to learn more. Design, Thinning Shears, Damp Hair Styles, Wet Hair, Curly Hair Styles, How To Apply, Sleeping With Wet Hair, Oily Scalp, Deep Conditioning

Sleeping With Wet Hair

Oily Scalp

Deep Conditioning

HAIR SLUGGING

Initially, in the context of beauty routines, the term "slugging" referred to a skincare tip. The tip suggested applying a layer of petroleum jelly (for example, Vaseline) to your face as the last step of a skincare routine. The intended effect is to prevent dryness by sealing in moisture. Now, the hair care community is buzzing on TikTok with the term "hair slugging", which can be used interchangeably with the term "hair oiling". Read on to learn more.

For decades, sun or heat activated lightening sprays (a.k.a. sun-in) have promised sun-kissed hair. These sprays have a soft brightening effect that ideally results in a natural looking highlight that you’d get from sun exposure. Many people opt for these sprays when going for a DIY approach, but are unfortunately unaware of the repercussions of unwanted outcomes, which can be worse than expected. Read on to learn more about how sun-in works and what to be aware of if you want to try it. Diy, How To Lighten Hair, Natural Looking Highlights, Sun Kissed Hair, Unwanted, Lightening, Spray, Heat

Diy

How To Lighten Hair

Natural Looking Highlights

Hair Lightening Spray

For decades, sun or heat activated lightening sprays (a.k.a. sun-in) have promised sun-kissed hair. These sprays have a soft brightening effect that ideally results in a natural looking highlight that you’d get from sun exposure. Many people opt for these sprays when going for a DIY approach, but are unfortunately unaware of the repercussions of unwanted outcomes, which can be worse than expected. Read on to learn more about how sun-in works and what to be aware of if you want to try it.

Starting out in the hair industry can be intimidating. You're running your own book of business and there is no straight forward playbook for navigating the path to your success. Luckily, there are an abundance of hair professionals giving out information on what it takes to thrive in this industry. In this post, I share podcasts that barbers and stylists can use to stay on top of their game and advance their careers. Hair Beauty, Professional, Professions, Podcasts

Hair Professional Podcasts to Check Out

Starting out in the hair industry can be intimidating. You're running your own book of business and there is no straight forward playbook for navigating the path to your success. Luckily, there are an abundance of hair professionals giving out information on what it takes to thrive in this industry. In this post, I share podcasts that barbers and stylists can use to stay on top of their game and advance their careers.

Licensing

Argument

Debate

The License Debates

Often the majority of hair industry training starts after you graduate, depending on the school and state, because of this. The argument for enforcing cosmetology licenses among anyone who practices hair is the goal of upholding the training for these sanitation procedures. Observing the spread of a disease like Covid is a reminder about how important training on this can be.

Corporate image or discrimination? With bipartisan support, U.S. states are lining up to consider laws that support an individual's preference on how they style their hair at school and work. For years dress codes have discriminated against hairstyles commonly associated with African American and Black cultures. The CROWN Act addresses just that! Textured Hair, Acting, African, Discrimination, Style, Social Justice

Hair Discrimination II

Corporate image or discrimination? With bipartisan support, U.S. states are lining up to consider laws that support an individual's preference on how they style their hair at school and work. For years dress codes have discriminated against hairstyles commonly associated with African American and Black cultures. The CROWN Act addresses just that!

Best-in-Class Practices for Hair Professinals

Use these best practice reminders to promote and manage your business. Includes tasks like branding, marketing, staying connected with clients and leveraging tech tools.

Covid-19 Downtime II

My COVID-19 blog post was extremely popular, so adding more information in a follow-up post here. In it, I've continued to compile a list of relevant resources and ideas for stylists/barbers on how to prepare for, and make good use of, the downtime. It's not intended to tell you what to do, but rather give information that will help you make better decisions depending on your situation.

Customer Feedback

Survey Questions To Ask

Surveying Customers

All businesses need to track customer feedback, and individual hairstylist stylists are no exception to this rule. One effective way of measuring customer satisfaction (MCS) is by using surveys. With each survey, you run there should be clear objectives about what you want to know from your clients. Read on to learn more.

Having a client list simplifies staying connected with new and old clients, which empowers you and your ability to curate your chair. A well-prepared list allows you to develop a stronger relationship with your guests, and to uncover the wants or needs of your client base. Knowledge around this allows you to personalize your communication, and serve them better in the long run. How To Run Longer, Email Campaign, Text Service, Strong Relationship, Social Media Instagram, Development, Salon Marketing

Social Media Instagram

Development

Salon Marketing

Build Your Client List

Having a client list simplifies staying connected with new and old clients, which empowers you and your ability to curate your chair. A well-prepared list allows you to develop a stronger relationship with your guests, and to uncover the wants or needs of your client base. Knowledge around this allows you to personalize your communication, and serve them better in the long run.

Almost every state has a cosmetology license but may require additional licenses, hours, or exams for you to operate as a barber, esthetician, nail tech, makeup artist, permanent makeup artist, or instructor, as well as to offer hair braiding or electrolysis services. This guide will help you think through transferring a cosmetology or barbering license via reciprocity. Make Up, Hairdresser, Makeup Artist, Nail Tech, Permanent Makeup, Tech, Barber, Esthetician, Offer

Hair License Reciprocity

Almost every state has a cosmetology license but may require additional licenses, hours, or exams for you to operate as a barber, esthetician, nail tech, makeup artist, permanent makeup artist, or instructor, as well as to offer hair braiding or electrolysis services. This guide will help you think through transferring a cosmetology or barbering license via reciprocity.

Learning

Connect

What We Do at HairLooks

At HairLooks, we're reinventing the way people connect with hair professionals. This pin links to a blog post on our site titled "What We Do". Hair pros can also learn more here: https://youtu.be/5UuAYvHdiMY

Seven of the 50 states in the USA having passed a bill into law called the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for "Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair". Founded in early 2019, the bill prohibits race-based hair discrimination in the form of denying employment or education opportunities because of hair texture or preferred style. Christian Quotes, Relationships, Christian Women, Sisters In Christ, Christian Faith, Christian Friends, Christian Inspiration, Christian Friendship, Hope Verses

Christian Inspiration

Christian Friendship

Hope Verses

Hair Discrimination Update

Seven of the 50 states in the USA having passed a bill into law called the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for "Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair". Founded in early 2019, the bill prohibits race-based hair discrimination in the form of denying employment or education opportunities because of hair texture or preferred style.

Information on The Crown Act

The absence of hair in U.S. legislation is rapidly changing, with 7 of the 50 states having passed a bill into law called the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for "Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair". Founded in early 2019, the bill prohibits race-based hair discrimination in the form of denying employment or education opportunities because of hair texture or preferred style. Check out this post to learn more.