Salon Secrets

How to Make Your Own Sugar Wax

There are lots of pre-made sugar wax in the market right now. But if you want to make sure it doesn’t contain any harmful substance, you can always make your own. Here’s a basic DIY recipe you can follow.

What you’ll need:

• sugar
• lemon
• water
• pot
• stirrer

Procedure:

1. Boil water in a pot.
2. Add sugar.
3. Squeeze some lemon.
4. Stir until the sugar turns golden brown and reaches a “spreadable” consistency.
5. Turn off heat and store wax in a dry container.

You can use any type of sugar but we recommend white sugar as it has finer granules and thus melts faster. It also produces a gorgeous golden brown color as compared to brown sugar.

Is It Safe to Use Sugar Wax on Your Face?

Yes, it’s perfectly safe to use sugar wax on your face. It’s all natural so there’s less risk of irritation and won’t likely to trigger any allergies.

Besides, sugar is anatural humectant. Meaning, it draws moisture from the environment into your skin leaving it soft and moisturized.

Sugar is also a great source of glycolic acid which is typically used in  treating sun-damaged and aging skin. It also encourages cell turnover helping your skin to stay younger.

Wax vs. Sugar Wax for Facial Hair

Both traditional waxing and sugar waxing are great hair removal methods. But despite sharing a similar name, they couldn’t be any more different.

Some of the key differences between wax and sugar wax are:

• Sugar wax tend to be less painful as the paste is pulled in the direction of the hair growth.
• Traditional wax can be hard to DIY compared to sugar wax.
• Sugar wax leaves minimal bumps and irritation compared to traditional waxing.
• Traditional wax can be used on all hair types while sugar wax is recommended for sensitive hair.

FAQs:

1. How often should I sugar wax my face?

You should allow at least two to four weeks intervals between each round of sugaring.

2. Does sugaring eventually stop hair growth?

Sugaring pulls out hair from the roots. So every time you do sugar waxing, your hair follicles are destroyed. In time, this will eventually lead to reduced hair growth.

3. Does sugaring leave stubble?

Yes, sugaring can leave stubble, especially if not administered correctly. But since most facial hairs are already very fine as it is, they’re hardly noticeable.

4. How long does it take for hair to grow back after sugaring?

It depends on your hair cycle. But for most people, it takes about 4 to 6 weeks for their hair to start growing back after sugaring.

Why Use Oil-Free Mascara For Lash Extensions

Using oil-based or waterproof mascara on your falsies is a no-no since the oils in it can tear down the adhesive that holds your lash extensions in place, resulting in one of two potential outcomes:

• The glue on some of your flares loosens and re-dries, causing a few of your lashes to stick together. This will make the lashes appear lumpy and unnatural.
• The oils completely break down the adhesive, resulting in the loss of your eyelash extensions.

Protecting the adhesive between your extensions and the lash line is the most crucial aspect of making your falsies last longer. So instead of an oil-based mascara, use one with a water-based formula. You should also avoid mascaras that include glycol and carbonate since these ingredients may interfere with the glue on your extensions.

Which Mascaras To Avoid

Aside from oil-based mascaras, you should also avoid ones that have glycol and carbonate since these ingredients may interfere with the glue on your extensions. With that, here are the types of mascaras to avoid:

Waterproof Mascara

Waterproof mascaras can make your false lashes brittle and has ingredients that can harm your natural lashes too. Besides, removing a waterproof mascara involves tugging or pulling and using an oil-based makeup remover. All of which can damage your lash extensions.

Also, rubbing essential oils on your eyes may remove the mascara. However, it will cause the lash adhesive to dissolve, thus, ruining your falsies. It may even cause most of your natural eyelashes to fall off.

Tube Mascara

Unlike ordinary mascaras, tubing mascaras are produced with polymers that wrap around each lash, creating small tubes. They might look great on your natural lashes. But on your false lashes, they can stick like tar. As such, removing them can cause significant damage to your falsies.

Fiber Mascara

The purpose of fiber mascaras is to copy the appearance of extensions by adding microscopic fibers to extend your natural lashes. It typically contains silk, rayon, and nylon. All of which are dry fibers that can intertwine with your lash extensions. This makes them very difficult to remove and doing so may cause your extensions to fall off.

Choosing The Right Mascara Brush

Choosing the right mascara brush for the desired appearance of your lashes is also critical. There are several varieties of mascara brushes, and each type will give your lashes an entirely different dramatic impression.

There are at least three basic brushes recommended to use:

• Classic mascara brush – This brush’s thick bristles will make your lashes appear more voluminous.
• Tapered Comb mascara brush – This wand’s comb-like bristles will assist in separating the lashes. This style of brush works well for comprehensive coverage but not so well for volume.
• Curved Comb mascara brush – The brush replicates the natural curl of the lashes, while the comb prevents clumps from forming.

How to Put Mascara On Lash Extensions

Though its safe to put mascara on your classic lash extensions, improper application techniques, can still clump your lashes and smear the mascara. To avoid such, here is a complete step-by-step guide to putting mascara on eyelash extensions like a pro:

The two essential materials you will need:

• Mascara
• Eyelash curler 

Step 1: Begin by cleaning your lashes and eyes

When you apply the mascara, make sure your eyes are clean to avoid clumping and discomfort. It’s advisable to start with clean eyes.

Step 2: Dramatize your lashes look by curling them

Hold the lash curler at the root of your eyelashes while looking straight. Now lower your head and softly pinch your eyelashes with your lash curler. As you work your way up to the tip of your lashes, repeat until you achieve your desired results.

Step 3: Start from the bottom of your lashes

Ensure the excess mascara from your applicator is removed first by wiping it onto the mascara tube. While gazing directly in the mirror, apply the applicator to the base of your lashes. Slowly glide the brush upwards to coat your eyelashes from the base to the tip until you achieve your preferred mascara thickness.

Step 4: Enhance the corner side of your lashes

To avoid smearing or spreading mascara, simply use the applicator tip to cover the corner eyelashes. From the base to the tip, you can equally coat them. This will also make your lashes seem more defined since the lashes in the corners of your eyes will give you a wing-tipped impression.

Step 5: Use a clean spoolie brush to eliminate excess mascara

To prevent mascara clumping, gently brush your lashes from the base upwards with your spoolie. Do it before the first coat of mascara has completely dried. Otherwise, your lashes will appear lumpy and brittle.

Step 6: Apply your second coat of mascara 

Allow your initial application to dry thoroughly before proceeding to the next step. Then repeat the process with a second coat of mascara.

The Final Touch

Wipe away any extra mascara that may have touched your skin during application. Check to see whether you’re entirely pleased with your lash thickness, and there you have it! You’re ready to go.

Extra Guide: Applying Mascara On Lower Lashes

Most people only apply mascara to the upper lash line. But what about your bottom lashes? They, too, deserve to be seen and cared for! Lower lashes are often shorter and more refined, making it harder to apply mascara without smudging the makeup. So we came up with a few quick and easy ways to get that ideal bottom lash appearance.

Step 1: Use a dry cloth or paper towel

To preserve the under-eye region, place a dry towel beneath your lower lashes. Tilt your head down and look towards the mirror.

Step 2: Begin from the middle 

Wipe away any excess mascara and apply it to the center of your bottom lashes.

Step 3: Brush the inner lashes

Holding the brush vertically, coat each lash in the inner and outer corners of your eyes using only the tip.

Summing It Up

As they say, the eyes are the windows to the soul. And since your eyelashes highlight your eyes, it’s only fair to give it the best care possible. With the help of this guide, may you successfully apply mascara to your lash extensions without damaging them.

Funny Hairdresser Qoutes

If you need a laugh instead of good old inspirational quotes, these funny hair styling quotes will surely make you chuckle:

1. You know you do hair when  Tuesday is the first day of the week. – Brittany Bartages
2. I think that the most important thing a woman can have – next to talent, of course – is her hairdresser. – Joan Crawford
3. I’m a stylist, I make hair contact before eye contact. – Anonymous
4. Bangry is a type of anger experienced by stylists when clients cut their own bangs. – Anonymous
5. As a stylist, I have a new boss every 30 minutes and that is who I’m trying to please and my all is given to them. – Sherri Jones
6. My mother was a hairstylist, and they listen to everyone’s problems like a beauty therapist! – Beyonce
7. Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by someone who wanted their hair blonder… – SalonsDirect
8. I encourage all my clients to talk behind my back… right after I hand them a fistful of my business cards. – Anonymous
9. Clients be like…Got room for one more? – SalonsDirect
10. When you already know a new client has color on their hair…and you’re waiting to see what they say. – SalonsDirect
11. I’m a hairstylist and I could tell you stories that would curl your hair. – Anonymous
12. Even geniuses can get things wrong. Look at Einstein’s unfortunate choice of a hairdresser. – Joss Stirling
13. Always be nice to the person who is holding scissors next to your head. – Anonymous
14. I speak hair. English is my second language. – Anonymous
15. Beauty comes from the inside. Inside the hair salon. – Anonymous
16. Bangs are the mustache of the forehead. – Anonymous
17. Inflation is when you pay fifteen dollars for the ten dollar haircut you used to get for five dollars when you had hair. – Sam Ewing
18. The best advice I can give to young stylists is marry bald, so you have one less free haircut to do on your day off. – Anonymous
19. You can’t act like box dye & expect to be treated like balayage. – Anonymous
20. Be nice to your hairstylist. We can ruin your self-esteem for six months in fifteen minutes. – Anonymous
21. You know you’re a hairstylist when you tell your boyfriend you did 10 guys today & he doesn’t get mad. – Anonymous
22. Don’t mess with a hairstylist. We get paid to cut people. – Anonymous
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Hair Quotes for Your Salon Wall

Putting up hair quotes on your salon wall will not only give your clients something to ponder about while they’re getting their hair done. It’s a great salon marketing idea too. Here are some great hair quotes you can pepper your salon walls with:

1. It doesn’t matter if your life isn’t perfect as long as your hair is. – Stacy Snapp Killian
2. Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges, but eventually, you find a hairstylist that understands you. – Anonymous
3. A woman who changes her hair is about to change her life. – Coco Chanel
4. People are more apt to believe you and like you when you know you look fine. And when the world approves, self-respect is just a little easier. – Estee Lauder
5. A good stylist is cheaper than a good therapist. – Anonymous
6. You don’t have to be a movie star for me to do your hair, when you sit in my chair you’re my movie star. – Vincent Roppatte
7. There really is no such thing as people with bad hair. Just people who haven’t found the right hairstylist. – Anonymous
8. I do maintain that if your hair is wrong, your entire life is wrong. – Morrissey
9. I think that as good architecture enhances a city, a good cut enhances the definition and expression of a face. – Vidal Sassoon
10. The hair is the richest ornament of women. – Martin Luther
11. Whoever said money can’t buy happiness hasn’t found the right beauty salon. – The Hair Company USA
12. When a woman walks into a room, her hairstylist walks with her. – Kevin Givens
13. Life is more beautiful when you meet the right hairdresser. – Peter Coppola
14. Great hair doesn’t happen by chance, it happens by appointment. – Jamie Foster
15. You can’t act like box dye and expect to be treated like balayage. – Anonymous
16. Talking to your hairdresser is almost like talking to your therapist. – Andie McDowell
17. Friends come and go, but a good hairstylist is forever! – Anonymous
18. It’s an ill will that blows when you leave the hairdresser. – Phyllis Diller
19. People will stare. Make it worth their while. – Harry Winston
20. Gorgeous hair is the best revenge. – Ivana Trump
21. Hair that slays starts at the salon. – Redken
22. If your hair is done properly and you’re wearing good shoes, you can get away with anything. – Iris Apfel
23. Improve your selfies, see your stylist. – Anonymous
24. Hair doesn’t make the woman, but good hair definitely helps! – Anonymous
25. Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful. – Anonymous
26. I hope your day is as nice as your hair. – Anonymous
27. Life is short. You might as well live it with really great hair. – Anonymous
28. Good hair speaks louder than words. – Anonymous
29. When life does not allow you to change anything, get a new haircut. – Anonymous
30. Your hair is the crown you never take off. – Anonymous
31. Everything feels better after a haircut! – Anonymous
32. Your hair is 90% of your selfie. – Anonymous
33. For a girl – a haircut is not just a haircut. It means her life is changed. – Anonymous
34. Beauty comes from the inside. And by inside I mean inside the hair salon. – Anonymous
35. Keep calm, I do hair. – Anonymous
36. Life is short. Make each hair flip fabulous. – Anonymous
37. Give a girl a new hairstyle & see will conquer the world. – Anonymous
38. I didn’t want to go out, but my hair looked to good to stay in. – Anonymous
39. Happiness is a fresh new hair cut. – Anonymous
40. If you don’t look good, we don’t look good. – Vidal Sassoon
41. Beautiful hair comes with beautiful care. – William Jean Salon
42. Talking to your hairdresser is almost like talking to your therapist. – Andie MacDowell
43. While bangs don’t look good on everyone, confidence does. – Lauren Conrad

Salon Quotes

Now that you got your fill of hairdressing quotes, we’re giving you these salon quotes as a bonus too:

1. It was happening. At least in that little section of the salon, women were connecting and doing what women knew how to do, show compassion, nurturing, & helping someone fit in. – Terri Gillespie
2. What happens at the salon, stays at the salon. – Anonymous
3. To me, beauty and makeup and color is like the finishing touch on everything. – Marc Jacobs
4. Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical. – Sophia Loren
5. People often say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I say that the most liberating thing about beauty is realizing you are the beholder. – Salma Hayek
6. The best thing is to look natural, but it takes a lot of makeup to look natural. – Calvin Klein
7. Real beauty is to be true to oneself. That’s what makes me feel good. – Laetitia Casta
8. Beauty salon is a female space that offers the sense of being in a community. – Rachel Heinrichsmeier
9. Salon brings people together from different intellectual walks of life. – Eric Kandel
10. In a salon, hair stylists can take time to make sure customers are satisfied with the results of their work. – Margaret McAlpine

Wrapping It Up

There you have it, our list of hairstyling quotes and sayings that aren’t only inspiring but will look great on you salon walls too. Remember that despite the difficulties of the job, being a hairstylist is still one of the best jobs there is. And if you ever need some motivation or a good laugh to keep going, you can always turn back to these quotes.

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Barbers in Florida must pass a licensure exam administered by The Barber’s Board in order to operate in the state. Applicants for a Florida barber license must be 16 years old or older and have completed at least 1,000 hours of training at a school. A school administrator may declare them competent to take the barber’s exam at this point. Additionally, students may enroll in 1,200 hours of training. Moreover, the Barber’s Board requires barbers to complete two hours at least of an approved HIV/AIDS course.

In Florida, there are two categories of barber licenses. One type of license is for barbers, while the other type is for restricted barbers. Barbers operating under a restricted license are not permitted to perform chemical services. They are capable of cutting hair, shaving, shampooing, and blow-drying hair. Additionally, they can apply hair sprays as well as tonics.

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What to Include in a Salon Business Plan

Your hair salon business plan does not have to be hundreds of pages long; keep it as brief as possible. You’ll almost certainly want to include the following sections:

1. Executive summary
   1. Introduction
   2. Management
   3. Customers
   4. Business Target

1. Company summary
   1. Owner
   2. Why the salon will start
   3. How the salon will start

1. Products and services
2. Marketing analysis
   1. Market trends
   2. Marketing segmentation
   3. Business target
   4. Products and services pricing

1. Marketing strategy
   1. Competitive analysis
   2. Sales strategy
   3. Monthly sales
   4. Yearly sales
   5. Sales forecast

1. Management team
   1. Staff
   2. Salary

1. Financial plan
   1. Assumptions
   2. Break-even analysis
   3. Projected profit and loss
      1. Yearly profit
      2. Gross monthly margin
      3. Gross yearly margin
   4. Projected cash flow
   5. Projected balance sheet
   6. Business ratios

One of the characteristics that differentiate a salon business plan from other service-based company plans is the possibility of offering a variety of products and services.

Perhaps you’ll sell hair care products, beard oil, cosmetics, and other beauty products in addition to haircuts, manicures, and massages. If that is the case, include those ideas for promoting and selling products to customers in order to maximize the value of each appointment you book.

Things to Consider

Always include both qualitative and quantitative objectives in each section. Indicate any potential barriers along the process and how you intend to overcome them. Keep your information brief and, whenever possible and/or suitable, incorporate visuals. As the last point, don’t be embarrassed to ask for assistance.

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How Much Does “Profitable” Really Mean?

Before you invest in owning a nail salon, you should understand how much money you can realistically earn. Of course, numerous variables may influence this figure, but an average nail salon owner can earn between $40,000 and $75,000 per year. 

These figures may vary depending on a variety of factors.

Factor 1: Location

This is most likely the crucial and defining factor in determining whether a nail salon will be profitable or not. 

You must ascertain that you open a nail salon with no direct competitors. Opening a nail salon adjacent to another with established customers is a very risky proposition. 

Additionally, opening a nail salon in a shopping mall may ensure increased walk-in traffic at the expense of significantly higher rent. Whatever you do, always ensure that your customers have a parking space unless your salon is located in a city where most people do not drive.

Factor 2: Supplies, Equipment, and Staff

These three factors may also affect how much money you earn. Maintaining a balance will always yield the greatest profit. 

We strongly recommend investing in high-quality equipment, as this will eliminate the need to continually purchase salon chairs or nail stations after attempting to save money by purchasing inexpensive ones. 

While the staff is essential, you must also be prudent and strike a delicate balance if you wish to continue making money. Hiring a few untrained individuals to get things started will help keep costs down, but this may appear to be a poor investment in the long run. 

You could also go in the opposite direction and hire a few trained professionals, but the real question here is whether you can afford them.

Conclusion

So, is opening a nail salon profitable? As with any type of business, you need a solid plan and the discipline to stick to it. 

While you can always use a dash of luck, it ultimately comes down to you and how you handle situations. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for turning your nail salon profitable. However, if you arm yourself with knowledge and patience, you stand a good chance of success.

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