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Visionary artists take top honors at PBA's NAHA 2026
Below is the link to an article from American Salon about this years NAHA Awards https://www.americansalon.com/salon-news/these-are-beauty-pros-who-ruled-evening-naha-2026 #hikari #shisato #yasaka #JRL #via #diane #fromm #gmj #scissors #shears #irons #flatirons #blowdryers #dryers #combs #brushes #clippers #trimmers #hairdressers #barbers #haircutting #styling

bruceh001
Jun 101 min read


Should salons, stylists and barbers raise their prices? The answer is yes.
This article contains some important information about protecting the future of your business. Now is the time for salons/spas to answer...

bruceh001
Aug 24, 20211 min read


Why it's importand to make your salon greener
There are a few easy ways to work towards becoming a “greener” salon, and these strategies require more of a change in your mindset than...

bruceh001
Aug 5, 20211 min read


Starting a rainy day fund for emergencies
This is an article from the new Stylist News newspaper that I think is really important. I am going to copy and pasted some of it but the...

bruceh001
May 23, 20212 min read


The latest guidlines for Salons during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Here is an article from the new Stylist Newspaper that has the latest guidelines for salons. Our partners at the Centers for Disease...

bruceh001
Apr 15, 20215 min read


Should salons be involved in civic engagement?
Salon owners have two options, stay silent and allow people to speculate on their position or be proactive and make a statement on racial...

bruceh001
Sep 11, 20201 min read


How to reduce last minute cancellations and no shows
Here are some suggestions on how to reduce last minute cancellations and no shows. Replace the word appointment with reservation, make...

bruceh001
Aug 10, 20201 min read


Why continuing education is important.
Individual stylists, booth renters and salon owners need to continue to educate themselves on new hairstyle trends, techniques,...

bruceh001
Feb 20, 20201 min read


How California's new booth renter law can affect you
Since California is a leader in what many other states do concerning cosmetology rules and regulations, this new law could affect you...

bruceh001
Jan 25, 20201 min read


New Oregon State Board Rules Effective January 1, 2020
These new rules are effective January 1, 2020 so it's important to read them https://www.stylistnewspapers.com/online_edition/2019_online...

bruceh001
Dec 22, 20191 min read


A finance tool to help independent stylists save for their estimated tax payments
This was something that was always hard for me to do. Save enough money to make my quarterly estimated tax payments. But if you fail to...

bruceh001
Dec 21, 20191 min read


How getting a haircut can save lives
I saw this article in the newspaper and thought stylists should consider looking into how to spot skin cancer. You can also join the...

bruceh001
Dec 18, 20191 min read


Mt Hood School of Cosmetology might close
I saw this video posted on Facebook yesterday and was shocked. This is a vital cosmetology school here in Portland and if it closes it...

bruceh001
Dec 10, 20191 min read


New Proposed Rules Changes
I am posting a link to an article in NW Stylists about new proposed rules. You can comment on these new proposed rules until Nov. 28th.

bruceh001
Nov 20, 20191 min read


To do a good haircut you need good scissors.
A good haircut that keeps the hair healthy, without split ends soon after the cut, requires a good pair of scissors that are sharp so the...

bruceh001
Nov 6, 20191 min read


The long term effects of booth rental
This has been a controversial topic for many years and for many reasons from unreported income lowering credit ratings as well as taxes...

bruceh001
Oct 20, 20191 min read


Is your business consuming your life?
When you are a salon owner or self employed your business can start consuming your life. It is important to have down time to spend with...

bruceh001
Oct 16, 20191 min read


Changes are coming to our industry
I am going to post links to article from NW Stylist that I consider pertinent for stylists and barbers. Since NW Stylist no long has a...

bruceh001
Oct 2, 20191 min read


Welcome to my Blog!
Hi there, I decided to write this blog because I wanted to provide more than just great salon and barber tools. To help you grow your...

bruceh001
Sep 27, 20191 min read
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