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When my parents moved our family to Florida in 1976; I was taken from a private all girl catholic school and put into a public city school. This was January of my Jr year of high school. Pure culture shock.  Amongst many stories which I would now find funny or endearing there is one for […]

It is always crazy to me, how and where inspiration hits. I know I have sang this tune before, yet…if you truly open yourself up to the world around you, you can learn so much. Here I am 35 years in this industry. I have been writing articles every week since about 2008. Yet, almost

I shouldn’t write while I’m in a fit of rage. However, thoughts running through my mind far surpass what I know is right. Back in May I ordered a shelving unit from a Company called Origami.  The reviews appeared great which I know now are probably ALL fake. The unit came in damaged. I called

This is a subject I have been asked on numerous occasions to discuss. Since a lot of my articles tend to be “in the moment” articles, I had to change course this week and chalk a topic off my list. DO WE, OR DO WE NOT PUT ACRYLIC ON TOENAILS? I know there are many

My husband and I have been traveling for Business almost every weekend since May. Time home is far and few between. This weekend is the first in many, many weeks that I haven’t worked a weekend. However, I did offer my Professional thoughts to the son of my new Massage Therapist and Esthetician. He is

I have the utmost respect for anyone in our Industry who takes the time to help others learn. In this age of social media, it is truly over-whelming how many post and short videos are being made in an effort to either sell their products, or sell themselves. Myself included. After all, the days of

Our Beauty Community is extremely fortunate to have so many mentors from not just all over our Country, all over the world. There is certainly no shortage of trade shows, retreats and classes. In fact there is no shortage of any education if you count Utube, IG and other forms of social media. What’s missing,

I had a conversation a couple of weeks ago with a client who is struggling with what products to use in her service arena. She is not the only client I have had this conversation with. In fact, I would not hesitate to say, I have this conversation at least 1X per week. After much

For several years now, I have religiously taken care of myself by getting a massage 1x per month and a facial 1x per month. It’s easily justifiable as I know the value in both. Both physically and mentally. In the beginning, I was getting my facial by one girl and my massage by another. My

My last article on bits was packed with information “about” bits. What effort goes into the making of a bit and what amount of quality control is put into assuring the bits you use are safe, I’m sure differ from Mfg. to Mfg. I can only speak for the Mfg. I represent. Busch. I am