The temptation to please everyone can be strong, making it difficult to know what limits to deliberately impose on your own business.

Did you know federal law prohibits vocational schools from making deceptive and fraudulent claims about career outcomes?

The beauty industry analyzed and discussed by economists, investors, journalists and CEOs has almost nothing to do with our work as licensed beauty pros. 

More than your potential, your performance impacts how others perceive you and whether they’re willing to give you additional opportunities.

From the least experienced students to the most recognized professionals, we share mutual interests that transcend our differences, cross boundaries and defy labels, political or otherwise.

Government, the aspect of the beauty industry that bores us most and we understand least, exerts the most control over our careers. 

Sadly, many salon owners refuse to accept the legal and financial responsibilities of having workers, and as a result, commit wage theft.

Regardless of past experiences and confidence in your judgment, you need to recognize what you don’t know and how it could hurt your career.

Finding balance between patience and passivity, perseverance and stubbornness, you will learn to adapt and discover giving up can be liberating.

Don’t waste your time or patience when you have the power to spend them on more worthy pursuits.