The perfect booking platform for your lash studio depends on where you are in your journey in the business. Solo techs will need something more affordable with features to help build the books; established and growing studios will want more automations. What do all lash techs need, no matter what? Detailed client notes, various business…
If you’re still managing paper intake forms, tracking memberships in a spreadsheet, or wondering why it’s so hard to stay on top of your calendar, the right scheduling app solves most of these headaches! However, finding the right option is a more complex decision than you might anticipate. Most scheduling software wasn’t built with esthetics…
When it comes to choosing a booking platform, choosing the right one can make or break your beauty business. Your booking system is like the backbone of your operation. Whether you’re a solo stylist handling business from your phone or a salon owner handling multiple stylists regularly, you’re going to need to pick the system…
Running a beauty business today means juggling a thousand things at once. You’re trying to keep your appointment book full, process payments smoothly, track inventory, manage your team, and somehow still have energy left to actually provide the services you’re passionate about. The good news is that modern beauty business software can genuinely transform how…
Looking for the best FSA-eligible sunscreens this summer? I have 6 for you, but first, consider what each one has to offer. I learned the hard way that sunscreen isn’t a one-size-fits-all deal. My daughter breaks out in hives if anything with fragrance or avobenzone hits her skin. Also, a medication I take makes me…
I have always enjoyed lipstick. Lipsticks are my favorite part of any makeup routine. Regardless of the trends, I always know that having great lipstick is a reward, especially after all the hard work with other steps. I enjoy discovering different techniques, finishes, and ways to use and apply makeup, specifically lipstick. I was dying…
I wish I weren’t so familiar with the topic that I jumped at the chance to talk about the best foundation for rosacea. But I have years of research behind me, prompted by personal experience and loads of desperation. I was a beauty and fashion writer (and before that, a salesperson, working directly with customers)…
“Nobody’s perfect.” It is one of my favorite mottos in life. Surprisingly, it applies to almost everything, even our skin complexions. Whether we admit it or not, none of us have a perfectly even skin tone. Besides, we cannot always hide from the sun. So, it is normal to have parts of your body that are…
If you have been having trouble finding your perfect match when it comes to a moisturizer, it might be time to look into K-Beauty. I first discovered Korean skincare while working as a makeup artist. Back then, it was an open secret in the industry that some of the best moisturizers in the business were…
Makeup has been women’s best friend for decades. It makes us feel confident and ready to take on anything life throws us. In my opinion, lipstick is the only thing that can make or break your desired look. I may not be a professional makeup artist, but I am extremely fond of doing my makeup….
