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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’m sure you have heard the expression “jack of all trades, master of none”. I never really understood that statement until I became engulfed in Foot Care and found myself mentoring and educating others in our Industry. Actually, it was one of my team members at a trade show a few years back said “CJ, […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Santa Claus may have coined the phrase “checking it twice” and he was wise on seeing if we were “naughty or nice”. What does this have to do with the Beauty Industry? Keep reading….. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] Back in the day’s of my Salon Ownership, my Technicians were Independent Contractors earning commission on the services

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Are you one that drives yourself crazy when it comes to decision making? I am! Not always yet, there are just some things that I will ponder in my head over and over again….until it literally hurts. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] I am not at all trying to pat myself on the back. It’s those difficult

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I wasn’t sure what I wanted to title this article. The art of development seemed appropriate because developing services and protocols truly is an art. However, I am also regurgitating past articles of a topic which, I’ve spoke (and written) on many times. “The waterless Pedicure”. Should I have called it “regurgitation”? I don’t

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mrs. Jones scheduled a pedicure at the XYZ Salon. Her experience was great (so she thought). Her Technician greeted her, asked her to choose a color, walked her to the pedicure station and asked her to place her feet into the water. They had great conversation. Told stories and laughed. The Technician did all

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I shared this article on social media this past week. I thought it was important enough to share via my blog as well. When you think about it, the risk the public takes when choosing to receive a Pedicure service, are greater than they have ever been. In addition, the risk we as Technicians take

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I had a great conversation with one of my Beauty piers the other day which, could have gone on for hours if we both had the time. Our conversation was in regard to our Beauty image, Schools & Training and Price increases. Although I’ve covered in short version these topics in my blog in

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Can you believe we are already into 3 weeks of 2022? Are you excited?[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]I’ve been thinking a lot about what I wanted my first article of 22 to be. Should it be on a requested topic, or should it be 1 of the 100’s of ideas i’ve had swarming throughout my head. What I

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As I said in my opening page, regardless of where we come from or what we believe, the end result is all the same. We want to celebrate our belief, spend time with Family and take a big sigh after yet another crazy year. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] It got me thinking, the words Merry Christmas

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I never was into the whole Elf on the Shelf thing with my daughter. I couldn’t tell you why, maybe I just didn’t understand it? Does one of these little fellas occupy a place in your home during the Christmas season? I have friends who did and still do have an elf or two either