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Salon Work is Energy Work

“All hairstylists work with energy,” says Nicole Cichocki, master stylist and founder of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness in New York City. “But most don’t have the knowledge or tools to...

Hair Detox: Cleansing the Scalp

It is fair to say that our cultural obsession with all things sparkling clean has gone way too far. Yes, life is messy, but our bodies are, for the most part, good housekeepers. Healthw...

Hairstory - Hats and Hair: Does Wearing a Hat Damage Your Hair?

Does wearing a hat damage your hair? Is wearing a hat every day bad for your hair or cause hair loss? How do you avoid hat hair? Whether you’ve thrown on a cap on a bad hair day, worn a w...

Spotting Silver Strands? How to Prevent Grey Hair (And Maybe even Reverse it)

For most of us, grey hair is inevitable – up to 23% of people will have half of their hair turn grey by the time they turn 50. Of course, many aren’t bothered by a few grey strands. And ove...

Advice for Women by Women: Salon Owners Speak Up

Hairdressing offers rewarding opportunities for entrepreneurs, especially women who create spaces that naturally inspire community, welcome diversity, and support individuality. The women i...

What Is Sustainable Packaging

Ever wondered what does sustainable packaging mean? Climate-neutral, net-zero, carbon zero, climate positive, carbon-negative – a new vocabulary is required to decipher the claims – and the...

Unmasking Imposter Syndrome

In a world of high-achievers, Imposter Syndrome is much more common than you’d imagine, especially among the most successful. The resulting efforts to build confidence may only yield tempor...

The Struggles of Running a Hairdressing Business

Running a hairdressing business can be one of the hardest things to do by far. Understanding where the money goes, how much to charge, paying taxes, monitoring expenses, and finding enough ...

The Post-Pandemic Salon: Tips to keep you and hairdressers healthy

Over these last few weeks, many of us have taken desperate measure to tame overgrown hair or send roots back into hiding. While not considered an “essential service”, this pandemic has help...