When trying to figure out how to market your med spa, your brain probably jumps straight to running ads, maybe posting on social media, or running an undeniable promotion. That makes sense on the surface or initially because, yes – visibility matters. At the same time, most owners didn’t struggle because they lacked exposure per […]
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When you start noticing more hair in your brush, or a ponytail that feels thinner, it’s normal to feel a little freaked out. Our hair plays such a pivotal role in our lives and how others perceive us. So, if you’re researching the best personalized hair growth products, you’re definitely not overreacting! As a licensed
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If you’re Googling “Happy Head vs Strut,” you’re probably past wondering if you should do something about your hair loss. Now it’s time to find the right products for your specific needs. I’m Shelby, a hairdresser and barber with 15+ years of experience, and I’m deeply familiar with both of these options, so I can
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If you have fine hair, you already know the routine: you walk into the salon feeling hopeful, walk out with gorgeous, full hair, and then somehow, 24 hours later (or less) you are feeling like it might be a hat-wearing day. Don’t get me wrong, hats are great, but I’d rather use them as an
There are few hot tools as prolific as the hair dryer. Found in almost every home bathroom cabinet and hotel bathroom, if someone owns a hair tool, it’s likely a hair dryer. But not all hair dryers are the same. Famously, some cause significant heat damage over time, causing breakage, frizz, and a decrease in
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If you’ve ever owned a BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium flat iron, you already know why people swear by it. It heats up fast, glides like butter, and can tame thick, unruly hair in just a couple of passes. But it’s far from the only tool that can get the job done. If you’re looking for something
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Finding more hair in the shower drain than on your head lately? The panic that sets in when you realize your hair is shedding faster than it’s growing is real, and I’ve seen it firsthand in my 15+ years as a licensed hairdresser. But the hardest part might be that moment when you start shopping
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Whether you want to avoid harsh chemicals or leave a smaller footprint on the environment, you still need products that get the job done well. The problem is that the “plant-based” label gets slapped on seemingly everything these days, from genuinely botanical-powered formulas to products that just swapped one synthetic ingredient for another. And all
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Salon ownership just isn’t about escaping commission splits… What you’re really doing is trading a typical stylist’s workday for quarterly tax payments, creative marketing campaigns, and getting to truly control your salon’s vibe. After 15 years as a licensed hairdresser and 10 years managing salon operations, I’ve watched some stylists make this leap successfully —
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You can be an incredibly talented stylist, but to turn your knowledge into a career, you have to keep your customers happy and get them to rebook — which is arguably more difficult than the work itself. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be overly complicated. There are six great rules of
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