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How to Save Money on Traveling to Conferences and Spas for Young Beauty Professionals Entering the world of beauty as a young professional is exciting and full of opportunities for growth. One of the best ways to expand your knowledge and network is by attending conferences and visiting renowned spas. However, the costs can … Read more
Bloodborne Pathogens Training for estheticians, nail techs, waxers and more BBP Course Requirements Depending on the country, city, province/ state you live in, there may be a variety of requirements. You are responsible for ensuring that you take the proper course for your area. Call your local public health office to find out what type of … Read more
What are the best professional depilatory wax ingredients I’m a wax junkie. I’ve been a professional waxer for over 12 years, during which time I have had the pleasure of trying out dozens of wax types from multiple companies. My entire business is waxing, so I order a lot of it. I also … Read more
Navigating Health & Sanitation in Saskatchewan Salons and Spas If you’re running a salon or spa in Saskatchewan, you know how crucial health and sanitation are to your success and client safety. But let’s face it, sometimes the rules can feel like a maze – a bit vague and hard to navigate. … Read more
Accounting and taxes for self-employed estheticians, nail techs, lash techs, and more. [lwptoc] Navigating Your First Year in Business Entering the world of self-employment in the beauty industry, like esthetics, nail technology, or lash tech, brings its own challenges, especially regarding taxes and accounting. If you’re in your first year and feeling overwhelmed, remember … Read more
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[lwptoc] How do I become a Lash Technician and start a business? A guest blogpost from Britta Krueger–https://www.flirties.co.uk To start your own lash business (no matter if you want to offer lash extensions or lash lifting or any other lash enhancement), you will be very excited. But there are so many things to do … Read more
How to get your salon or spa on Google One of the most frequent questions I’ve had in the last couple of months is, “How do I get my salon or spa on Google?” Sometimes the advertising part of your business can be completely overwhelming. If your one of those people, then this is an … Read more
How to get free books from Amazon (This may be only available in some countries!) As a new esthetician, you may be a little strapped for cash and have a lot of time on your hands. That’s normal. But what you need to do with this time is to get as much free education as … Read more
Spa & Salon Sanitation, Disinfection, and Sterilization Why should we put spa & salon sanitation, disinfection and sterilization at the top of our continuing education? Public health and safety should be the most critical aspect of our work. Anyone who has basic training can provide a service or apply a set of acrylic or gel … Read more
List of 50+ Study Guides for Beauty Professionals Do you have an exam coming up? Are you feeling a little less than confident when it comes to writing exams? These study guides will help you pass your upcoming exams. I know what it’s like. I passed my Beauty school certification and then … Read more
Podcasts for the Beauty Business industry If you are anything like me or any other business owner, you want to get all the information you can on growing your business. You read blog posts (I appreciate it), books, and watch Youtube videos. But have you heard of podcasts? What are podcasts? A podcast is a … Read more