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To begin with, I want to say a personal thank you to the Veterans of our Country for all you do and for all you have done. This includes the Wives, Father’s, Daughters, Mother’s and Sons who have sacrificed the most important thing of our life…..time with a loved one. In the spirit of gratitude, […]

Since I shared with you last week, my life as a Salon Owner during Halloween…I thought I would continue the journey of “Life as a Salon Owner” during the Holiday season. After all, there are only 48 days left until Christmas. We go from Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas. The spooky decorations come down, the

As Foot Care Specialist, are you aware of the attention Skin Care is getting around the Country? There are Cleansers and Scrubs, Mask and Lotions. And, don’t forget Hot Towels, Massage and Aromatherapy. AND….the list doesn’t stop there. With so much to offer and so many techniques, how do the Estheticians continue to grow their

Much like buying a good pair of shears and/or clippers for cutting hair, it is as imperative, if not more, to purchase the right tools to be able to do your job effectively in your foot care rooms. Until just a few years ago, technicians world wide did not even know that quality tools were

For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to do something special, caring and giving to those in need. I’ve struggled with ideas that would really make a difference along with ideas that would be just so so. Through my years of being a Salon owner, I’ve done food drives, volunteered my

When Fall has arrived for us in the Beauty Industry, it means it’s time to begin getting ready for the Holiday Season. I can remember when I had my Salon, I would use the 1st day of Fall as the day to make my list of all that needed to be done for a successful

There are many conversations on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in questioning what we as Salon owners and/or Technicians can do to “up our game” in the Pedicure room. For many of us, it is more about the fluff and buff, the pampering and the Louis Vitton Nail Polish. However, be gentle about these subjects because

Whenever I present to the Students at the schools I am affiliated with, I always hope for them to learn at least “1” thing from my presentation. What is so great about presenting at the schools, is the complete obvious lack of interest most of the students have in learning about feet. The rolled eyes,

A public holiday or day of festivities held in honor of working people FUN FACTS The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5th, 1882, in New York City In 1884 the first Monday of September was selected as the “Labor Day Holiday” A PERSONAL NOTE There are so many people I know who

TEENS are more likely to be aware of the care needed regularly for their teeth, skin, eyes and bodies, but few understand the importance of caring for their feet. Since TEENS are visiting our Salons beginning as young as the age of 12…..We, as Foot Care Specialist need to educate them. THERE’S NO TIME LIKE