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Human Trafficking Awareness for Salon Professionals

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I was washing my hands at the gas station and looked up at the corner of the mirror. A sticker with “Text BeFree” caught my eye. Chances are, you have seen it too. You might wonder why this is important to you as a cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail tech.

BeFree is a human trafficking hotline that can save lives. In California, a 14-year-old girl was able to save herself and two others by texting a crisis hotline and giving out her location. This led to the arrest of three traffickers in a sex trafficking ring.

In June, Florida took one big step this summer to help trafficking victims in a number of other ways. Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 851 to combat human trafficking. Currently, Florida ranks as the third-highest human trafficking destination in the country. This includes both labor and sex trafficking. The effective date of this Law was 7/1/2019.
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Tips for Dealing With “No-Shows” in Your Salon

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You glance at the clock. The client’s appointment was supposed to begin ten minutes ago. Are they coming? Should you call or text them just to see if they will be late (and throw off the rest of your day)? What about the missed income if they do not show?

Twenty minutes go by and nothing.

You take a deep breath and mark them down as a no-show.

Whether you are an independent booth renter or a salon owner, it can be so frustrating, disruptive, and sometimes infuriating when a client doesn’t show up.

Believe it or not, clients are not trying to ruin your day, business, or life by missing their appointment (even though it feels like it sometimes). Today, everyone (including your clients), live extremely busy and hectic lives. When too many tabs are open, things are bound to be missed and forgotten. This no-show issue is not a problem totally out of your control.

Thankfully, there are things you can do to help minimize the inconvenience and negative business impact a no-show creates.
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All About Becoming A Florida Nail Specialist

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There are very few things people like more than a really good pedicure.

Because that pedicure is followed with a pair of flip flops and getting that perfect picture of their toes in the sand. You know the ones that I am talking about. Legs stretched out while sitting on the beach or by the pool by someone on vacation while we are all at work.

Nail specialists make that Instagram or Facebook post happen.

In order to provide those jealousy-invoking services, you need a nail specialist license in Florida. Whether you are already licensed as a nail tech in another state and moving to Florida, or just thinking about finding a nail specialist program, let’s get started on answering some common questions.

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Tips for Choosing a Florida Cosmetology School

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Considering a career in the beauty industry either as a cosmetologist, barber, nail specialist, facial specialist, or full specialist? Maybe you think it is time to find a Florida cosmetology school. Not just yet.

Yes, it is true. No other industry has such a constant demand for creative, helpful, and well-trained graduates. Maybe you dream of owning your own spa, having a small salon in your home, doing nails in a cute boutique, or apply the perfect make-up for brides on their wedding days.

There are so many different opportunities.

But there is just so much to consider before choosing a career and school. I want to help you make sure this career is for you. And if it is. Let’s find the perfect school for you.

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How to Become a Facial Specialist in Florida

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Florida is a hot spot for sun-damaged skin and an aging population looking to bring out a youthful glow. As a facial specialist, you will spend your days remedying these common problems. There are so many different techniques you can use to bring out healthy, more youthful-looking skin. But many of those techniques can be done without a facial specialist license.

In Florida, skincare specialists, estheticians, or aestheticians are formally licensed as facial specialists by the board of cosmetology. You may even see a few of them refer to themselves as “full specialists”. A full specialist is a licensed professional with training both as a facial specialist and a nail specialist.

If you are considering a career as a facial specialist, you likely have a few basic questions.

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How to Open a Nail Salon in Florida

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Flip-flops are always in season in Florida, which means pedicures never go out of style. The combination of beautiful weather, year-round traffic from tourists, and Florida’s entrepreneur-friendly environment make Florida an ideal place to open a nail salon.

According to NailsMag, there are 34,000 registered nail specialists in Florida. This means Florida likely has a sizable share of the 8.5 billion dollar a year nail industry. Opportunities in the nail industry certainly exist.

Anyone can open a specialty, or nail, salon in Florida. You do not need to be a nail specialist, cosmetologist, or full specialist to obtain a Florida salon license.

However, opening and maintaining a successful nail salon takes lots of planning, patience, and attention to detail.

If you are ready for that challenge and thinking about opening your own specialty nail salon, this step-by-step guide will simplify the process. There are some things you should know before you build your polish display case.
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