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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] No, I’m not talking about a soap opera. I’m talking about life in general and how it doesn’t matter where we start, it’s always so interesting to me where we end up. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] It was 1989, 33 years ago. I was a new Salon owner of just 2 years when a rep from […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With 6 trade shows behind us and 1 more to go, all within a 7 month period, it is fair to say I’m a bit exhausted. I am also exhilarated at all the prospects for the coming year and feeling blessed to have seen old faces and the opportunity to meet new. My take

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I had an “expected” curveball this past week. I don’t want to share what it is with you at this time.  However, it is interesting to me how even I notice the changes in my attitude, tone and disposition when placed into crisis mode. Crisis is a harsh word for this situation. In fact,

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Over the years I have been asked the question “why do my feet hurt”? It’s so interesting to me how really obvious it is, yet our client (ourselves) choose to ignore it.   [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] The answer is simple yet, there are many answers to that question. However, it is human nature to be

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I was brushing my teeth this morning and for the first time in a long time I spent the time flossing between my teeth which have a metal brace behind them. Those who have this type of retainer, understand. You just can’t use a floss stick or even regular floss. You have to attach

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The purchase of an autoclave is an investment. An investment if taken care of properly should and can last you a lifetime. When choosing an autoclave, you not only need to consider brands. It’s important to consider where it’s made, is it repairable, is there a warranty and mostly…how will support be if needed.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] So often I am speaking with clients and I am STILL appalled about what they don’t know about proper cleaning, disinfection and sterilization. Because of this, I spent 3 years developing the Infection Prevention manual for Salons. A manual of basic “need to know” information which, if purchased and used would answer any and

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I am piggybacking on my blog of last week. I wasn’t intending for that to happen. However, if you continue reading, you’ll see how the other side of creativity lives.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]Last week I spoke about the idea of always having to be creative. It should be Business 101, as it is the guts of what

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Many of you may not realize, I have been writing weekly articles since roughly 2004. I first started when Cosmoprof offered their on line blog. I was approached about writing the articles for their nail section. I remember the Executive in charge “Bart Foreman” told me. ‘The first article is the easiest. The more

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The theme for this article came from a client I like to call a friend. We’ve been around the block in this industry for a while together now, and I highly respect her. When she made a suggestion on writing an article on inventory control, I thought it was a great idea but wanted