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Ensure the Health and Safety of Your Workplace 

Beauty 

Business Buzz 

Charlene Abretske 

The worst environmental disaster in 

American history began to unfold on April 

20, 2010. We all watched, stunned as we saw 

the cataclysm develop slowly in the Gulf of 

Mexico. 

Day after day, the destruction worsened 

and heartbreaking photos of wildlife caught 

up in the devastated ecosystem reflected 

the damage in a very real way for the whole 

country. 

As the fishermen were being employed to 

clean up the spill, allegations concerning the 

treatment of the workers by BP surfaced. 

OSHA regulations were not being followed, 

MSDS sheets were not given out and 

proper safety equipment was not provided to 

workers. Furthermore, many were discouraged 

from wearing the protective equipment 

that was issued, and were allegedly told, “it 

would give the wrong impression” if they 

wore it. 

Watching this unfold brought to mind 

all of the hazardous chemicals we come into 

contact with in our salons. More importantly, 

it made me think about what we need to do 

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on a daily basis to ensure the health and safety 

of our co-workers, customers, and ourselves. 

OSHA began operating in 1971 as a result 

of The Occupational Safety and Health Act 

of 1970 to protect workers from harm on the 

job. This Act established for the first time a 

nationwide, federal program to protect almost 

the entire work force from job-related death, 

injury and illness. 

Unfortunately, the subjects of health and 

safety do not come up as often as they should 

when we think about the salon industry. We 

all like to focus on the artistry, glam and glitz 

of beauty. However, without following the 

proper procedures in our salons, we can face 

fines, loss of license, or worse, face a lawsuit 

or cause harm to someone’s health. OSHA 

has a detailed process all business owners and 

employers must follow to protect their workers 

and their customers from risky substances 

and ensure safe practices. 

A great resource to begin with is the 

OSHA website. There is a plethora of information 

on their website to get you started. 

Try the free “on- site consultation service” for 

small and medium sized businesses. Consultants 

from state agencies or universities work 

with employers to identify workplace hazards, 

provide advice on compliance with OSHA 

standards and assist in establishing safety and 

health management systems. There will be 

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no fees or penalties associated with consultations, 

and they are meant to be a means to 

help you protect yourself as a business owner. 

For more information, go to: www.osha. 

gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/consult.html 

Who is responsible? Business owners 

need to be very aware of the status of the 

people operating in their business. Simply 

having booth rental contracts in place does 

not make the relationship legitimate. To 

double check your employment statuses, 

refer to the guidelines from the IRS, listed on 

the IRS website www.irs.gov. 

If there is a complaint filed or an incident 

occurs, each salon will be evaluated on an 

individual basis. Booth renters must provide 

information for any hazardous chemicals they 

are using to all employees and other workers 

in the salon. It is also recommended that 

you give MSDS sheets to the salon owner if 

you are using products that are different from 

what others are using. 

If you are a salon owner, it is a good idea 

to make sure you have a MSDS binder with 

all the information on all the products used 

from the manufacturers. In addition, make 

sure you are familiar with ingredients, know 

proper usage and recommended clean up 

when dealing with hazardous chemicals. 

For more information on how to practice 

safely in your salon or spa, make sure you 

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visit your state board of barbering and cosmetology 

website. Many of these sites will offer 

you information on board of health inspections, 

including what the most common violations 

are, photos of what violations look like 

and how to avoid them. There may be quality 

control services in your area that provide inspections 

by former health inspectors to make 

sure all your ducks are in a row prior to your 

next visit from the health department. 

What is safe? An important thing to remember 

is that, just because a product manufacturer 

sells something, does not mean it is 

completely safe. Large exposure to chemicals 

deemed safe in small quantities could be an 

enormous detriment to your personal health 

and safety and the health and safety of your 

salon. Products do not have to be harmful 

to anyone in the salon in order to yield great 

results. Use your discretion wisely before you 

add new products or services. 

Remember the old adage “It hurts to be 

beautiful.” Maybe it is time to let that go. In 

this day and age, it should not hurt you or 

your workers to continue to create beauty. 

Remember, your clients depend on you. 

Charlene Abretske is an independent business advisor. To reach her email 

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Beauty Business Buzz 

What do we need to do on a 

daily basis to ensure the health 

and safety of our co-workers, 

customers, and ourselves? In this 

day and age, it should not hurt 

you or your workers to continue 

to create beauty. 

Blue Highways 

When it comes to the standards 

of artistry and technical mastery, 

there are never enough days 

in the month for us to work on 

improving our skills. However, 

when it comes to client 

protection, do we give them the 

same level of care and concern? 

Retail Matters 

When a potential client walks into 

your salon for the first time, their 

first impression is the lynchpin on 

whether or not they become a 

loyal customer. Not only is a dirty 

salon a hazard to acquiring new 

clients, it is a hazard to the retention 

of your current clients. 

Beauty Business Buzz . . . . . . . . . . 3 

UV Nail Lamps Safe . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Esthetic Endeavors . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Blue Highways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Retail Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Turn Service into an Experience . . 10 

Technology at the Color Bar. . . . . 15 

Flying Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Better Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Ohio Cosmetology News. . . . . 18-19 

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

What’s New in the Market . . . . . . 23 

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Experts Rebut Claims that UV 

Nail Lamps are Unsafe for Skin 

by Doug Schoon, M.S. Chemistry, Chief Scientific Advisor, CND 

Recent reports incorrectly claim that UV 

nail lamps are a source of “high-dose UV-A” 

and also inaccurately compare UV tanning 

beds with UV nail lamps by overestimating 

the exposure of client skin to UV light emitted 

from UV nail lamps. 

I worked with two other leading industry 

scientists and others in the Nail Manufacturers 

Council (NMC) to review these claims and 

verify the facts. Using an independent laboratory 

to test leading UV nail lamps, we measured 

how much UV-A and UV-B is emitted 

and then compared that to natural sunlight. 

We tested popular UV nail lamps designed 

to utilize four 9-watt UV bulbs, as well as 

lamps with two 9-watt UV bulbs, so that the 

results would be applicable to the vast majority 

of salons. The UV nail lamps selected for testing 

are likely representative of more than 90% 

of those used in salons. 

We used an independent 

scientific laboratory 

not in the business of 

manufacturing or selling 

UV nail lamps. Highly 

sensitive UV detectors 

were placed where client 

hands would normally reside 

while inside a UV nail 

lamp. To ensure a proper 

comparison, the same test 

equipment was used to measure the UV-A and 

UV-B light found in natural sunlight. 

We have determined that the original dermatogist’s 

report was flawed in several ways, 

e.g. authors incorrectly conclude that putting a 

hand into a tanning bed with twelve 100-watt 

UV bulbs is the same as putting that hand 

into a UV nail lamp with four 9-watt bulbs. 

This is incorrect because: 1) tanning bed users 

typically use these devices more often and for 

much longer periods than seen with nail salon 

services, 2) the authors mistakenly assumed 

that UV bulb “wattage” is a measure of UV 

exposure to the skin, when wattage is actually a 

measure of energy usage, 3) the authors erred 

significantly by relying solely on UV bulb 

wattage to estimate the actual amount of UV 

exposure to skin, and 4) they neglected to consider 

that UV light reflects many times inside 

the tanning bed and these internal reflections 

further increase UV exposure to skin. Therefore, 

their “estimates” of UV exposure to skin 

are not scientifically valid. 

Since each of the client’s hands are placed 

into the UV lamp for intervals of two minutes 

or less, for a total of 6-10 minutes, our study 

assumed the highest level of exposure: 10 

minutes per hand, twice per month. Here is 

what we concluded: 

Client hands are likely to 

be exposed to more UV 

light while driving their 

cars than they will be from 

UV gel nail services. 

1. UV-B output for both UV nail lamps was 

less than what was found in natural sunlight. 

The bulbs used in UV nail lamps contain 

special internal filters which remove almost 

all UV-B, so this result is not surprising. The 

test results show that the amount of UV-B to 

which client skin is exposed is equal to what 

they could expect from spending an extra 17 

to 26 seconds in sunlight each day of the two 

weeks between nail salon appointments. 

2. UV-A exposure is much lower than suggested 

by the dermatologist’s report. 

Test results show that UV-A exposure 

for client skin is equivalent to spending an 

extra 1.5 to 2.7 minutes in sunlight each day 

between salon visits, depending on the type 

of UV nail lamp used (2 or 4 bulb). This is 

equivalent to spending 10 to 20 minutes eating 

lunch outdoors in natural sunlight once per 

week. These are relatively low levels of UV 

light and these exposure 

levels are considered 

well within safe 

levels when they are 

used to perform UV 

artificial nail services 

in nail salons. 

The dermatologists 

claim that two 

patients’ skin cancer 

was caused by UV nail 

lamps, but both of 

their patients live in Texas, a climate where significant 

incidental UV exposure from sunlight 

is inevitable even in the absence of deliberate 

recreational exposure. One patient had been 

exposed to a UV nail lamp only eight times 

during the same year, and the authors admitted 

their patient had “moderate recreational UV 

exposure”. It seems unreasonable to conclude 

that this case of nonmelanoma skin cancer was 

caused by these eight exposures to a UV nail 

lamp. 

A fair examination of the facts supports the 

conclusion that UV nail lamps are safe when 

used as directed and brief client exposures are 

as safe as brief exposures to natural sunlight. 

Client hands are likely to be exposed to more 

UV light while driving their cars than they will 

be from UV gel nail services. 

Please read the full report to get more information, 

e.g. what to recommend to clients 

who express anxiety. www.schoonscientific. 

com/downloads/UV-Nail-Lamp-Facts.pdf. 

Doug Schoon, M.S. Chemistry, UC Irvine, is an internationally known scientist 

and lecturer with 20 years experience as a scientific researcher in the professional 

nail industry and has many years experience developing UV cure nail 

products. Schoon is author of Nail Structure and Product Chemistry, 1st & 2nd 

editions, many dozens of trade magazine articles and chapters in the textbook 

Milady’s Standard Nail Technology, as well as chapters on cosmetics in a variety 

of different reference books for Dermatologists. 

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Esthetic Endeavors 

Judith Culp 

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By now, most of us have heard of community-acquired 

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus 

Aureus, also known as Ca-MRSA, 

a form of staph infection on the skin that is 

resistant to common antibiotics. 

I wonder how many estheticians are aware 

that their work brings them close to its favorite 

places on the body to hide. 

The highest concentrations of staph on the 

body are found in the nose, underarms and 

groin. Even an eye infection can be considered 

suspicious. 

Most commonly, staph presents itself as a 

skin infection, rash, boils or pimples. Technicians 

with a suspicious rash should have 

it checked by a medical professional. If it is 

staph, it is contagious and they must follow 

their state guidelines about when they can return 

to work, and what special safety measures 

they must follow. 

Transmission may be direct – personto-person, 

or indirect – person to inanimate 

object and then to another person. To prevent 

introducing staph to the treatment room, 

clients with a suspicious rash should have 

it checked by a medical professional before 

any treatments are performed. Even if they 

want the treatment in a different area of the 

body from where the rash is, there is a risk 

they could touch or scratch the rash, and then 

touch a surface in the treatment room, depositing 

microorganisms. 

If you get the client to the treatment room 

and then discover a suspicious rash, you need 

to use your best diplomatic skills and refer 

them to a physician for diagnosis. Then, thoroughly 

disinfect the room and any areas the 

client may have touched. 

As a technician, your best protection is 

hand-washing. Always wash hands between 

clients and as frequently as necessary to 

prevent cross-contamination. While some 

people feel it is always best to use an antibacterial 

cleanser, the reality is that this is not true. 

The guidelines for these products recommend 

they not be used more frequently than once 

every 4-6 hours. If used more frequently, they 

destroy the skin’s natural protection and leave 

the hands more subject to dryness, irritation or 

infection. 

Standard liquid hand cleanser is adequate 

for most uses outside the medical community. 

If you wash your hands frequently, it also 

makes sense to be applying a good lotion to 

help maintain / restore the natural barrier. 

Wearing gloves is another key protective 

method, but it does not take the place of handwashing 

following standard hand washing 

protocols. 

If the facial client has a little bit of a runny 

nose – even if they think it is just their allergies, 

wearing gloves helps protect the technician 

from picking up any potential staph 

microorganisms onto their skin. Our skin may 

look intact, but over-washing, cuticle irritation, 

nicks and cuts from working in our home, 

kitchen or garden all leave portals of entry for 

microorganisms. Wear non-latex gloves and 

change them as frequently as needed to ensure 

infection control. 

Some of the more popular areas to have 

waxed are also high staph zones. Wearing 

gloves can protect in the same way as just 

described. Some people think that wax cannot 

harbor germs, or that its warmth will kill those 

germs. Today’s waxes are applied in a temperature 

range between 99°F to about 120°F. This 

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makes them more of a potential incubator. As 

we move to more botanical based products, 

the risk does not decrease. All botanicals have 

a natural decay potential because they are 

plant based. Decay is intrinsically linked to 


There have been claims that waxing has no 

more risk of germ transmission than applying 

nail polish. However, there are inherent 

differences. Polish is applied to intact nails, not 

to exfoliated skin. When we wax, we remove 

layers of the stratum corneum along with the 

hair. Even if there is no apparent injury, we 

have stripped off the skin’s protective barrier 

and created a non-intact skin. It is what we 

cannot see that can be the problem. Wearing 

gloves for waxing just makes good sense. 

The makeup counter is also an area where 

we need to be pro-active to prevent cross 

contamination. Cosmetics should never be 

directly applied to the client. The product 

should be decanted onto a work pallet that can 

be disinfected, or is disposable, and then applied 

to the client’s skin from the pallet. If you 

work with loose powders, use a small spatula 

to scoop some onto the pallet. If you work 

with pressed powders, use the spatula to gently 

scrape some of the product onto the pallet. For 

lipsticks, use the scrape technique and a gentle 

touch so you do not break the lipstick. 

No products should be applied directly 

from their container, except mascara. For 

mascara or liquid liner, the wand that comes in 

the tube should be cut off. Instead, use disposable 

applicators and never re-insert them into 

the tube after touching the client. Sharpening 

pencils between clients is necessary to completely 

remove anything that may have come 

in contact with the client. 

Many professional makeup schools are 

now teaching their students to do makeup 

wearing clear vinyl gloves. This allows them 

to use the warmth of a finger to blend things 

like concealer, without putting the technician’s 

oils onto the client’s face. The back of a gloved 

hand can make a lovely pallet to blend stiff 

camouflage creams or lipstick tones. It works 

extremely well and enhances infection control. 

If the bride has developed a last minute 

acne lesion but needs her makeup applied, 

wearing gloves reduces the risk of spreading 


In addition to protecting our health and 

the health of our clients, infection control has 

the added bonus of showing our clients an extra 

level of caring. They like to see the steps we 

are taking to prevent problems from occurring, 

so do not hide what you are doing to ensure 

infection control. Instead, make it part of your 

marketing, showing you go the extra mile to 

care for your clients. 

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Lack of Salon Compliance Could Prove Devastating to Industry 

Blue Highways 

Jerry Tyler 

As I travel the blue highways of our industry, 

I am often confronted with some rather 

bizarre misconceptions. 

These myths are passed around as truth 

like potato salad at the company picnic. 

Myth Number One: The concept that 

there are two different sets of health and safety 

standards, one to be followed during beauty 

school, and a different set out in the salon 

world. 

During school, we learn about the state 

board world of salon and professional compliance. 

When we receive our licenses and enter 

the salon workforce, we sometimes wind up 

with a different viewpoint as to health and 

safety standards. 

Truth: The truth is that our success is 

based on our guests’ confidence. They must 

be assured that every facet of our service is the 

best that can be offered, no matter what the 

price point. 

When it comes to the standards of artistry 

and technical mastery, there are never enough 

days in the month for us to work on improving 

our skills. However, when it comes to client 

protection, do we give them the same level 

of care and concern? 

In the world of psychology, these areas 

are referred to as hygienic. (Hygienic: a system 

of principles for promoting health). The client 

does not come to the salon to check to see 

if the change room is clean, the combs in 

the barbercide are 

completely submerged 

or the licenses of the 

salon professionals are 

valid and current; they 

expect it. They expect a 

clean brush, free of the 

last client’s hair from 

her blow dry. 

They do not go to the salon because of 

these dynamics, but they will leave if these 

expectations are not met. One industry leader 

offered a great template to gage the true value 

of any business. Go to the bathroom. Whether 

they do or do not provide a hygienic environment 

there will usually be an accurate 

indicator of how they run every facet of their 

business. 

As the former State Board President of 

California, home to the largest license population 

in the US, I can just imagine the overall 

impact salon compliance or the lack thereof 

could have on our client base. With close to 

half a million licensees, over 40,000 licensed 

Standards were in place and 

they were not followed. Who 

paid for that? We all did. 

establishments and close to 300 beauty and 

barber schools, the potential for devastating 

consequences is huge. 

We refer to consumer protection, and who 

is that consumer? It is our client. 

I have seen some real crimes of fashion 

when it comes to a bad hair day; we all have. 

However, no one 

has ever been placed 

on high dose antibiotics 

for over a year 

due to bad hair. 

In one outbreak 

of micro bacteria 

due to below standard 

disinfection 

of foot spas, over 200 people were infected. 

Standards were in place and they were not 

followed. Who paid for that? We all did. The 

confidence in the integrity of our profession 

was dealt a serious blow, one that will take 

years to recover from. After all, a pedicure is 

not worth dying for. 

Many salon and spa owners understand the 

real world impact a clean and safe environment 

can have on the bottom line. Yet, they 

feel they cannot get their staff to buy into the 

concept. I have heard this repeatedly in disciplinary 

review cases. To these owners, I offer 

what I call the “one minute miracle.” At some 

predetermined time, have the salon coordinator 

or assistant manager go to each working 

station and stylist and whisper these simple 

words, “State Board is in the neighborhood.” 

Miraculously, missing licenses go from the 

trunk of a car to the stylist’s station, brushes 

become hair free and clean and you can actually 

see through the barbercide. Amazingly, 

Board rules and regulations appear framed on 

display for clients to see at the front of the salon, 

bottles become properly labeled and dirty 

towels disappear. A clean and compliant salon 

in only minutes, now that is what I call a “one 

minute miracle.” 

In the end, the reason we regulate establishments 

and licensees is to assure our clients 

that we are maintaining a standard that will 

guarantee their safety. In addition, we must 

provide an environment that reflects the same 

high regard for their well-being as we do for 

the quality of services we provide to them. 

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Clean Up Your Act in the Salon 

Retail Matters 

Steve Sleeper 

An old adage goes, “You have one chance 

to make a good first impression.” 

This holds true in the beauty business. 

When a potential client walks into your salon 

for the first time, their first impression is the 

lynchpin on whether or not they become a 

loyal customer. 

Would you rather them see a floor strewn 

with hair, sloppy stylists and messy workstations, 

or a salon that sparkles with professional-looking 

stylists? 

Not only is a dirty salon a hazard to 

acquiring new clients, it is a hazard to the 

retention of your current clients. 

Put Your Salon’s Best Face Forward 

Your salon’s appearance is the very first 

thing a client sees. If you have faded or peeling 

paint, give everything a fresh coat. A color 

theme running throughout the salon is very 

appealing and eye pleasing. Keep your fixtures 

updated and working; if something is broken, 

have it fixed immediately. Make sure the 

salon is well lit and bright. Consider featuring 

local artists each month to keep your salon’s 

art fresh and unique. 

Dress to the Nines and Act Like a Ten 

A good-looking stylist is a successful 

stylist. No, it is not about pre-conceived 

notions of physical beauty; it is about overall 

appearance. A client who sees a stylist in 

sloppy, ill-fitting clothing, last night’s makeup 

and ratty hair is not going to feel comfortable 

entrusting the stylist with their own appearance, 

and why should they? A clean, polished 

stylist is essential while lending credibility to 

your salon. 

Stylists do not have to wear a ball gown 

and tiara, but make it a policy that clothes are 

clean, hair has been washed and styled, and 

makeup is fresh. If your stylists wear aprons, 

make sure they are clean and absent of stains. 

Hold your stylists accountable for putting 

their best foot forward when it comes 

to customer service. Make it a policy that, if 

they are running late, they must call to let the 

salon know so it can alert any waiting clients. 

If they are running over with an appointment 

and have another client waiting, they 

must make it a point to let their next client 

know what’s going on and that they will be 

with them shortly. Instill in them that communication 

and individual attention go a 

long way in making a client feel like they are 

valued. 

No Hair, Anywhere 

Make sure the floors are swept after every 

hair cut. Piles of hair all over the floor are 

considered, well, gross to clients and can be 

a slipping hazard if walked on. Make sure all 

areas of the salon are well swept at the end of 

the day to capture stray hair and dirt, including 

back rooms, bathrooms, under workstations 

and even by the front desk. 

Get rid of the hair on all hair tools and 

disinfect them after each use, no exceptions. 

Rinse out the sink after each shampoo, preventing 

clogs and contributing to a neaterlooking 

salon. 

Do the Laundry 

There is almost nothing more horrifying 

to a client than having a stylist use a used 

towel on their hair or wrap a cape around 

their neck that has a previous client’s hair all 

over it (yes, salons like that do exist). Keep up 

with the laundry and make sure your salon 

always has clean towels and capes for clients. 

Do the Dishes 

Your salon’s color bowls and bottles 

should be cleaned immediately after each use. 

If they pile up around the sink, there is potential 

for a spill, which just leads to another 

mess to be cleaned up. 

If you offer clients complimentary beverages 

while they wait, make sure the cups, 

mugs, carafes and coffee pots are thoroughly 

cleaned after every use. 

Yes, you may feel like Cinderella, but 

there is quite a bit of surface area in the salon 

that must be wiped down daily. Doing this at 

the end of the day only takes a few minutes 

and will save you lots of extra work later 

down the road. Wipe down the workstations 

and make sure they are free of hair, styling 

product residue and dye. Give mirrors and 

windows a good scrubbing and make sure 

they are splatter-free. Wipe down products 

and display areas; it is hard to entice clients to 

buy bottles of dust-covered shampoo. 

Keep Supplies Neat and Tidy 

This is especially important for salons that 

value efficiency. Not only that, but disaster 

could strike if things are out of place (for 

example, haircolor in the wrong spot). Make it a 

policy to keep styling carts tidy and well stocked 

so stylists don’t have to spend time rooting 

around for a bobby pin or a piece of foil. 

Make sure you keep inventory and are 

mindful of what is in stock and what is running 

low. Always order more of something 

before you run out completely. 

With a little hard work and an eye for detail, 

salon owners and their stylists can ensure that, 

when it comes to clients, they are making the 

right first impression with a squeaky-clean salon 

and professional employees. 

Steve Sleeper is the Executive Director of the Professional Beauty Association 

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Turn Service into an Experience 

by Amy Colvin 

Customer Service is the phrase of the 

decade. It is defined as: “The provision of 

service to customers before, during and 

after a purchase,” and “A series of activities 

designed to enhance the level of customer 

satisfaction. That is, the feeling that a 

product or service has met the customer’s 

expectation.” 

Although this may be the definition of 

customer service, the issue is that everyone 

knows this, expects this and seeks a place to 

experience more than just this. 

Factually, we may please our client. They 

may get more happiness from you than any 

other salon. They even may see the value for 

the money they are spending. 

All these facts are essential for good 

customer service. However, is that enough 

to keep a client? You probably are a great 

stylist. Heck, you may even be the best in 

your state. Nevertheless, if you are not doing 

more than the above, you may be at risk of 

losing business. 

So, how do we step up customer service 

these days? What do clients want when they 

step into a salon? Let me begin by saying 

this, clients are not simply customers, they 

are people. They live, breathe and feel. We 

have turned into a professional industry, 

and customer service has lost its feeling and 

emotion. Thank goodness we are serious 

about being professional, but why can’t we 

combine the emotional connection of yesteryear 

with the professionalism of today? 

Stylists want to be taken seriously. We are 

often compared with the medical profession, 

but doctors have time restraints, and 

only enough time to diagnose and prescribe. 

We have time to listen, diagnose, prescribe, 

teach, bond and care. Do not miss this opportunity. 

The power we hold is underrated. 

Think about this…a big part of a person’s 

mood and personality for the day is influenced 

by how their hair looks. 

Most chose this profession due to their 

love of people. Care “about” your clients 

instead of “for” them. Help them achieve a 

great mood every day. Instead of just giving 

customer service, start giving a customer 

experience, which begins the moment you 

greet them. 

Smiling is your first interaction with 

your client. They see it before they even 

meet you. Welcome them to your salon 

as if you are meeting a long lost friend for 

lunch. Introduce yourself, look them in the 

eye, shake hands or even hug them if it is 

appropriate. Maybe throw in an icebreaker 

about the weather. Make them feel at ease, 

at home. Take your time even if you are 

rushed. They need to sense they are the 

only one on your mind. They are the most 

important subject for you at that particular 

time. Stay “in the moment.” 

Guide them to your chair. Stay close as 

opposed to rushing back and expecting them 

to follow. Make sure to consult with each 

client, even, and especially, the ones who 

have been your clients for years. The goal of 

a consultation is more than just talking with 

them. It is about gaining their trust, listening 

to them, and repeating their words back to 

them. One small thing that makes a notable 

difference while consulting is raising the 

chair to your eye level so you are not talking 

down to them. Listen while in front of them 

instead of through the mirror. 

Let me give you a profound statement 

that will change how you consult: “It’s not 

the client’s responsibility to communicate 

how they want their hair. It is the stylist’s 

responsibility to find out what would make 

the client happiest.” How often do you hear 

clients say, “I’m not sure if I’m explaining 

this right,” or “I’m not sure if this makes 

sense, but…?” It is our job to help them 

communicate. The worst statement ever said 

in a consultation is “How would you like me 

to cut your hair today?” 

Listen, repeat, ask intelligent, inquisitive 

questions, understand and communicate always. 

Teach them. Remember the old Vidal 

Sassoon commercial that said, “If you don’t 

look good, I don’t look good”? That is, oh, 

so true. If you teach them to do their hair, 

they are a walking advertisement for you. 

Do you ever hear a client say, “I’m not sure 

if I’m doing this right (referring to the 

styling)”? When I hear that, I tell them, “If 

it looks good, then you did it perfectly.” 

Products are a large part of this lesson. Remember, 

you are not “selling” them; you are 

“helping” them. They want help, and if they 

don’t get it from you, they will get it from 

someone else. 

When completing the service, the worst 

phrase to use is, “Call me if you have any 

problems.” If you tell them they might 

have problems, then they will. Replace that 

phrase with, “Call me if you have any questions.” 

It works. 

These are just a few tips to help transform 

our service into care and concern for 

not the money that sits in our chairs, but the 

people. Change their lives. Make a difference. 

Connect with them. Take the time to 

be more than just a professional to them. 

You will never regret working your career in 

this style, I promise. 

Amy Colvin is the one who created the “Foolproof Updoing” system. 

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10 | SEPTEMBER 2010 | OHIO STYLIST & SALON

Point, Click, Color 

Modern Technology Takes Off at the Color Bar 

by Debbie Miller 

Industry statistics tell us that 54 percent 

of all women in the United States over the 

age of 25 are altering the natural pigment of 

their hair. 

These statistics also tell us that “color” 

service is now the most requested service in 

all professional hair salons. 

Today, 80 percent of the salon’s technical 

work is related to haircolor, making it the 

premier service ticket driver. 

By the close of 2010, the number of teens 

in the United States will grow to a staggering 

35 million, with the average teenager spending 

$80 each week on themselves. The data 

also points out that in the span of 2006-2016, 

a growth of 47 percent of 55 plus boomers 

will go into the workforce and stay well into 

their retirement years. 

Considering all these statistics, we must 

begin to recognize 

how much opportunity 

the color category 

offers, as well 

as figure out how to 

take advantage of it. 

Some salons 

have made costly 

changes building 

a state of the art 

“color bar” showcasing the salon professional 

mixing a color formula, but, for the most 

part, that is where the technology stops. 

The cost of maintaining a color inventory 

has escalated over 300 percent over the past 

15 years. Color once priced at $1.50 per two 

ounces is now approximately $5.50 for the 

same two ounces. 

The average eight-stylist salon will perform 

approximately 9,600 color services per 

year and the cost of color (two ounce tubes 

averaging $5.50 each) can average $52,800 

(color only -- no developer, shampoo, conditioner, 

gloves or foils). Results of the “Fishbowl 

Exercise”* tell us that approximately 25 

percent, or one ounce of the color formula 

mixed is poured down the drain. 

Cleaning up the waste in the color bar 

could be a click away by applying technology 

in three important areas: 

• Digital scales connected to salon software 

• Controlling the developer 

• Security for the owner 

Digital Scales Connected to Salon 

Software — Traditional methods of measuring 

color are inefficient and costly. Pouring a 

cream developer and transferring to a bowl 

leaves an average of half an ounce of developer 

“clinging” to the beaker for inaccurate 

measurements, and wastes an average of 25 

percent of the formula. 

When adding color from a tube, one is 

Statistics have shown that, over the past 18 

months, 15 percent of existing color clients 

chose to color their own hair, but kept the professional 

cut. Gaining back that lost 15 percent 

of color business (1440 clients year x $50 per 

service) for a salon that sees 800 clients per 

month could be as much as $72,000 found. 

prompted to “squeeze to a line,” thus making 

it impossible to identify smaller amounts, 

such as a quarter ounce. Furthermore, an 

independent study found that the best efforts 

using tube markings were only accurate to + 

/ - 50 percent. 

Controlling the Developer — Controlling 

the developer also means controlling 

the cost. Using computer-guided software 

that supports the ratio of colorant to developer 

will automatically re-calculate batch 

sizes with correct proportions of multiple 

shades. Downsizing batches by one ounce 

per retouch can save the owner an average of 

$13,440 per year. 

Controlling the dispensing of the 

developer allows the stylists to be creative 

and artistic in color choice, and provides a 

tracking system for the owner. Through the 

reporting capabilities of software today, the 

inventory can be 

easily ramped up 

for busy seasons 

and promotions, 

or scaled down for 

slower periods. 

Security for 

the Owner — A 

high-tech, savvy 

color bar protects 

inventory from “disappearing” and can access 

detailed reports of all color activity with one 

click. This provides security for the inventory 

and important data that will be useful when 

coaching and mentoring the salon team on 

growing their color business. 

Understanding Your Color Business 

Unfortunately, many salons experience 

25 percent of color waste and 15 percent of 

shrink with the total loss as high as $950 per 

month. Understanding how the inventory is 

moving “tells the story of the numbers.” It is 

imperative that the salon owner have all the 

information available to shift an inefficient 

color room into a lucrative profit center. 

If you think the cost of technological advancement 

is high, then wait until you get the 

bill for hanging on to the good ole’ days. If 

your clients are choosing to be more careful 

how and when they spend their money, what 

are you doing as a business owner to encourage 

them to spend it with you? How are you 

letting your clients know that you can take 

better care of them than someone else can? 

Debbie Miller is a salon professional from the Midwest who as a Global Performing 

Business Artist for Redken Fifth Avenue has created and developed 

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Connection and The Assistant Training Program. For more information on 

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Flying Lessons 

By Observing the Migration of 

Geese We Learn How Flying in 

Formation Allows Us To Soar 

By Jenny Hogan 

The next time you look up at the sky and 

see geese or other birds flying in the “V” formation, 

you may want to consider the reason 

why they fly in this very precise manner. 

Every year we witness migrating birds 

and the familiar V shape they naturally form 

while flying. It’s a wonderful reminder of the 

benefits of teamwork and how the synergy of 

a group serves to enhance momentum and 

boost each individual up. 

Lauren Gartland, founder of Inspiring 

Champions, tells how we can learn some 

important tips on life from observing how a 

flock of geese fly together. 

Teamwork Is Uplifting — Geese fly in 

a V formation because as each goose flaps 

its wings it creates uplift for the remaining 

birds. Flying in this manner adds 71 percent 

more efficiency than if the birds were to fly 

alone. “Working as a team in your salon or spa 

provides this same type of supportive boost to 

your workplace,” Gartland compares. 

“The momentum provided by the combined 

efforts of a group working towards a 

common goal greatly enhances efficiency and 

results while also lifting morale.” Create an 

inspiring vision for your business that will 

guide your team members. Think up ways 

your team members can work together for 

the common goal of business success. You 

could create an incentive program where 

salon service and retail goals are rewarded 

with prizes like new hairstyling tools, a gift 

certificate for a nice dinner or theater tickets. 

Avoid Flying Solo — When a goose falls 

out of formation, it quickly feels the drag and 

resistance of flying alone. “When we humans 

fly solo we also feel the weight of life’s 

pressures. Our burdens are much lighter if 

we share them with others and get the help 

and support we need,” notes Gartland. She 

advises business owners to hold regular team 

training sessions and meetings. 

“Productive, inspiring meetings will keep 

everyone in sync with your company’s mission 

and ensure every member feels included 

and listened to.” Make sure there is ongoing 

communication in your business and that everyone 

participates in creating new goals and 

projects. Hold regular training sessions where 

new skills and trends are covered, so that 

there is always backup in your salon or spa if 

an individual needs some technical advice or 

just a helping hand. 

Rotate The Point Position — If you are 

the head of a business, you may feel the sole 

weight of the responsibility it bears. Consider 

that the lead goose in a formation constantly 

rotates back, letting another goose take its 

place. Gartland suggested, “Learn to delegate 

in your workplace and share leadership 

responsibilities. We each have skills and capabilities 

that enhance each other and create a 

better workplace with many resources.” 

Train and coach your team members 

to grow their skills and performance. By 

unlocking your employees’ potential, you 

ultimately improve your business which will 

become much more powerful than if you always 

try to do everything yourself. Step back 

and allow your team members the chance to 

grow. Monitor their work but don’t micromanage; 

show confidence in their abilities 

and empower them to become leaders too. 

Keep On Honking! — Geese in formation 

honk constantly while flying to encourage 

those up front to keep up their speed. 

“Working in an environment where there 

is regular encouragement ensures that your 

team members feel appreciated and acknowledged, 

while leading your business to thrive,” 

Gartland said. 

Show your thanks and gratitude to your 

team members often, both verbally and also 

with rewards. Have regular employee outings 

or parties in the salon for birthdays, seasonal 

events or in celebration of an individual’s 

personal success. You could even have an 

awards ceremony and give away silly trophies, 

or put gold stars on salon stations. The point 

is to recognize every accomplishment team 

members achieve in some way and let them 

know you rely on them and appreciate their 

hard work. Studies on work behavior have 

consistently found employees actually favor 

recognition for their work above salary increases 

or other benefits. 

When A Goose Is Down — Finally, when 

a goose flying in formation is sick, wounded 

or shot down, two geese also drop out of 

formation. They follow the wounded goose 

to the earth to protect it and stay with it until 

it recovers, or dies. Then they later catch 

up with the flock or join another formation. 

“Standing by your workmates through 

difficult times as well as good ones ensures a 

strong, coherent group,” Gartland declared. 

Being flexible in your business may just allow 

your downed goose to return to the flock if 

the team dynamic is strong enough to prevail. 

“We want to lift people up, support 

people’s dreams and fuel the spark of greatness 

within them,” concluded Gartland. By 

creating a strong vision for your business and 

actively engaging your team members to be 

a part of that vision, you ensure that instead 

of many strong individuals flying solo, you 

become a powerfully cohesive, soaring team. 

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Pruning the Salon Grapevine 

How to Eliminate Unproductive 

Communication In Your Salon 

Better Business 

Neil Ducoff 

It grows in every business, whether large 

or small. Owners fear it or, at the very least, 

are disturbed and annoyed by it. 

Employees, even the ones who fan the 

flames, constantly question when they will 

be the next victims. “It” is the company 

“grapevine.” 

By virtue of the kinds of businesses they 

are, salons and day spas are particularly susceptible 

to incendiary gossip and the telling of 

half-truths. The highly interactive environment 

and continual flow of clients through 

the premises provides ever-fresh food for 

thought and topics of discussion. 

But what happens when a client overhears 

her colorist is “lazy” or “untalented,” or she 

has discovered previously unknown shades 

of green by formulating incorrectly? What 

happens when a client overhears disparaging 

comments about another client — one who 

may be a friend, brother, sister or daughter? 

What if she discovers comments are made 

about her in her absence? 

Time to Bring Out the Shears 

The grapevine must be pruned before 

the business suffers serious ill effects. One 

unhappy client can cost a salon or day spa 

thousands of dollars in lost revenues. One 

unhappy staff member may cost tens of 

thousands or more. But there is no way to 

estimate the cost of a tarnished reputation. 

• Nip it in the bud: Anyone new to the 

salon should learn immediately that gossip 

will not be tolerated. Veterans must be 

charged with setting an appropriate example. 

• Create an open environment: One 

in which staff feel comfortable communicating 

troublesome issues. The longer a 

perceived hurt or insult goes unaddressed, 

the more difficult it is to resolve. 

• Provide appropriate outlets: 

Huddle, huddle, huddle! Create a system for 

presenting issues (and resolving them, if not 

too time-consuming). Longer meetings or 

personal conferences may be necessary for 

long-standing problems. 

• Institute a refuse-to-listen policy: 

Advise team members not to listen or respond 

to any “juicy morsels” that do not pertain 

to their own professional development 

— or ones that may be potentially detrimental 

to someone else’s. 

Productivity Required Here 

It is impossible to maintain productivity 

while participating in the spread of gossip. 

The cascade of conversations and the seeds of 

thought they plant distract technicians from 

the clients at hand, increasing the probability 

of error. Such conversations, conducted 

in the clients’ presence, may very well send 

them away forever. Most salon and spa clients 

are uncomfortable hearing tales of “who did 

what with whom.” Beyond that, such behavior 

is simply rude. The client deserves to be 

the focus of attention. 

In most circumstances, it is far more 

productive to talk about oneself than about 

others. When not done to excess or in a 

domineering manner, the willingness to share 

information can be wonderfully effective for 

building client confidence and trust. 

Communication is a tool. Used wisely, it 

can be a business’ greatest customer service 

ally. Left unchecked, the tendrils of the grapevine 

can choke your salon. 

Neil Ducoff is the founder and CEO of Strategies, and the author of Fast Forward, 

the business resource book for salons and spas. Ducoff’s new book, 

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Choose the best way for you to update your 

address with the Board: 

If you cannot pay online you must come 

in person to the Board office located at: 1929 

Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio 43123 

Renewal Fees 

Individual License $45.00 

Instructor License $45.00 

Independent Contractor $60.00 

Renew prior to Jan. 31, 2011 to avoid late fees. 

• Visit us online https://license.ohio.gov 

(user name and password required) 

Select “Update Address Information” 

Enter User Name and Password 

Select “Address Change” 

Update “Credential Mail Address” / “Main” 

• Fax: 614-644-6880 or Email: 

ohiocosbd@cos.state.oh.us 

Be sure to include the following: 

Name and Board ID # 

Updated address 

Current phone number 

Email 

• Call (614) 466-3834 and speak to a 

customer services representative. 

This is a sample of how 

the 2011-2013 licenses 

will look. Please keep 

in mind that a recent 

Board approved photo 

must be posted with all 

licenses. The photo must 

be updated every five (5) 

years. 

This portion of the 

license contains the User 

ID and Password information. 

It is important to 

retain this information 

for future reference. 

New addition to license in 2011-2013… 

2011-2013 Renewal 

Information Flyer 

Mailed… 

Watch your mail… this 

flyer contains important 

information for the renewal 

process. The User ID 

and Password needed for 

online renewal is included 

in this flyer. 

This card is intended to be a convenient 

way to verify your licensure with supply 

houses, CE providers and other vendors. It 

is also a handy reference guide for Board 

contact information. 

This card will be located in the upper right 

hand corner of license. Please remember 

this card is not an official license, and cannot 

be used for the purpose of working. 


Ohio’s First Cyber Safety Week 

by Richard Cordray, Ohio Attorney General 

As both a father and as one of Ohio’s top 

law enforcement officials, I understand that 

while technology provides us with many 

resources for finding and sharing information 

and staying in touch with friends, too often it 

is used by those with dangerous or unseemly 

intentions. Ohio’s young people need support 

and guidance from us to help them steer clear 

of the bad guys and use the Internet, online 

video games and cell phones safely and wisely. 

In honor of Ohio’s first Cyber Safety Week 

– October 3-9 – my office will be crossing the 

state speaking to student assemblies, parents 

and law enforcement officers about how they 

can promote safe Internet usage. If you or 

someone you know would like more information 

about the presentations, please visit www. 

OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/ CyberSafetyWeek. 

I’d like to encourage you to discuss online 

safety issues with the kids you care about. My 

office offers many publications and online 

resources for adults to help start the conversation 

including: 

• Kids Safety Passport – Our most popular 

publication, the passport is a pocket-sized 

workbook for parents and kids that includes 

space for fingerprints, dental records and social 

media passwords. This is an invaluable resource 

for law enforcement in the unfortunate 

What is the OICBA? 

by Robert Costa, OICBA Board Member 

event that a child goes missing. 

• Stay Cyber Safe Brochure – Includes tips 

for parents on setting rules for technology use 

at home. 

• Keep Kids Safe Online Bookmark – An 

abbreviated version of the Stay Cyber Safe 

Brochure. 

• Online Safety Bookmark – Provides tips 

for online safety for kids and teens. 

• Avoid Cyber Bullying Bookmark – Provides 

tips for kids and teens for dealing with 

inappropriate or threatening e-mails or text 

messages. 

Visit www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/ 

Publications for a complete listing of publications 

or to view them online. Place an order 

for hard copies any of our publications by calling 

the Ohio Attorney General’s Help Center 

at (800) 282-0515. 

I hope you can help us observe Cyber 

Safety Week by sharing these important 

messages within your home and community. 

Together, we can help Ohioans understand 

that technology can and should be a powerful 

force for good. 

Richard Cordray is Ohio Attorney General. For information about his office, visit 

www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov. For information about the office’s Cut It Out 

program, which teaches salon professionals about how to recognize the signs 

of domestic abuse, visit www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/CutItOut. 

The Ohio Independent Cosmetologists and Barbers Association (OICBA) was formed 

in 1997 to protect independent cosmetologists and barbers from House Bill 490 designed 

to abolish booth rental in the state of Ohio. They were successful in defeating that legislation 

and, since that time, have been very active in monitoring not only the Ohio legislature, 

but also the State Board of Cosmetology and eventually obtained a permanent seat for an 

independent cosmetologist on the State Board of Cosmetology. 

Dedicated to the slogan “We’re Looking Out for You” the OICBA has worked tirelessly 

to support independents by acting as “YOUR Legislative Watchdog”. In May of 

2003, OICBA was present when then Governor Bob Taft signed into Ohio law an update 

of Ohio’s antiquated cosmetology laws. Furthermore, OICBA was successful in defeating 

a potential law that would have mandated “hair services” be subject to the state’s sales 

tax. Those are just a few of the main achievements they have been able to accomplish during 

the last few years. 

OICBA will be conducting their annual education meeting on November 7-8, 2010 at the 

Ramada Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Columbus. 

Packed with “must know” information and excellent speakers, the main theme for this 

years’ premier statewide event for Ohio’s Independent Cosmetologists and Barbers will be: 

“Using Technology to Maximize Your Profits (and Your Independence)”. It will feature 

Don Snyder “The Idea Guy”, Joy Hart – “Face book”, Beth Graves with Salon Text.net, 

and Mike Lang CEO, Paul Mitchell Ohio. Finally, back by popular demand, Kevin Miller, 

Executive Director of the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology will present recent and future 

regulations that impact the independent cosmetologists and the industry in general as well 

as conduct the ever-popular question and answer session. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to earn valuable CEU credits, learn priceless information 

about the industry and Ohio’s legislative process and network with your colleagues from 

across the state. For tickets, membership and additional information contact David Corey or 

Linda Martin at the OICBA Office (614) 784-9772 or log on to www.oicba.com. 

3 DAYS, 60 MILES TO END BREAST CANCER 

WE ARE WALKING 

The Stylist Newspaper is teaming up with Doug Schoon’s Beauty and the 

Breast team to take an incredible journey to help end breast cancer forever. 

On November 19-21 in San Diego, we will walk 60 miles in the Susan G. 

Komen 3-Day for the Cure TM and raise funds for breast cancer research and 

community-based breast health and education programs. 

One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast 

cancer in her lifetime. That’s why we are walking in the 3-Day 

for the Cure. Because everyone deserves a lifetime! 

Help us raise money to make a cure for breast cancer 

a reality rather than a dream for the future! 

Mail Your Tax-Deductible Donation to: 

The Breast Cancer Three Day 

c/o Stylist & Salon Newspaper 

1750 SW Skyline Blvd. #24 

Portland, OR 97221 

(make check out to The Breast Cancer Three Day) 

or Call (503) 297-7010 x207 

To donate online go to 

www.the3day.org/goto/lisa.kind 

For more information 

visit www.the3day.org 

The Susan G. Komen 

3-Day for the Cure. TM 

BECAUSE EVERYONE 

DESERVES A LIFETIME.® 


SALON OPENINGS 

BOOTH RENT Bridge town / Western 

Hills area. Seek ing Styl ist & 

Part-time / Full-time Nail Tech - com petitive 

rent, great location, parking, spa cious, 

custom sta tions. Call (513)256-6996 

NORTH ROYALTON ~ OUT STAND- 

ING BOOTH RENTAL RATES Set your 

own hours and prices, Be your own boss! 

$150.00 per week, or 65% com mission. 

Three sta tions avail able. Nail Tech po sition 

avail able also, es tab lished cli en tele pre ferred. 

(440)665-6000 

NW CO LUMBUS ~ BOOTH 

RENTAL Pres ti gious sa lon seek ing Stylists 

to be in dependent busi ness owners. 

Take your ca reer to the next level, set your 

own hours and work with a great team. Call 

Lui (614)571-7699. 

WINTANA’S BEAUTY SA LON Seek ing 

Cos me tol o gists, Nail Tech ni cians, Mas sage 

Ther a pists! Pur su ing ex pe ri enced tech ni cians 

to serve growing cli entele. Must be en thusiastic 

and a team player. Com mission, Education, 

Paid Va cation offered. (614)235-1628 

 

HILLIARD, OHIO Up scale Sa lon 

and Day Spa seeking ex perienced Styl - 

ists, full-time or part-time Mas sage Therapist, 

full time Manicurist and Li censed Acu - 

punc tur ist. In de pend ent Con trac tors only. 

Call Karla 614-736-1374. 

LEASE OFFERS 

 

MAN AGER’S SPE CIAL (4) 

WEEKS FREE RENT & / OR AF- 

FORDABLE PART-TIME RENT for 

Stylist, Barbers and Nail Tech. Private, af - 

fordable SUITES. We are lo cated at 6120 

Boardwalk Street, Columbus, OH 43229, 

off 161 and Busch Blvd. Call Ms. Tammy 

or Mrs. Betty ‘aka’ Mrs. Angelique at 

(614)985-5920. 

BOOTH RENTAL SA LON IN NW 

CO LUM BUS (BETHEL ROAD 

AREA) Seek ing fun, en ergetic Styl ists for 

newly re modeled, up scale sa lon. $150 weekly 

rent. Paid va cation. Great op portunity! Call 

Tracey (614)565-4096 

70% FOR IN DE PEND ENT CON- 

TRACTOR ~ 44124, BE TWEEN SOM 

& LANDER ~ SEEK ING A FEW 

GOOD STYL ISTS in our positive 

atitude, #1 cos tumer service, friendly, 

clean & Green sa lon. Call Mona Lisa Sa lon 

& Spa @ (440)449-1111 monalisaspa.com 

PARMA - GREAT OP PORTUNITY TO 

BE YOUR OWN BOSS! Man ag ing Hairstylist 

wanted. Chair rental avail able. Great 

location in Parma! Call Nick for more in formation 

@ (440)842-5665 

LEASE OP POR TU NITY FOR THREE 

STYL ING STA TIONS in spa cious, nicely 

dec o rated sa lon. Cen trally lo cated, ac ces si ble 

from many Cinti neighborhoods with avail - 

able parking. New to booth rental? We will 

help you get started. First two weeks free. 

Call Barb for more info and in centives. 

(513)561-2022 or (513)479-1774. 

NEW, AF FORD ABLE SA LON SUITES 

FOR LEASE (Sa lon 101) ~ Seek ing es tablished 

Hairstylist / Nail Tech / Mas sage Profes 

sional, In de pend ent Con trac tor ~ spacious 

parking, great lo cation! 101 Hill Road 

North, Pickerington, Ohio ~ Con tact 

(614)599-2543 

 

NORTH CO LUM BUS, 

CLINTONVILLE BOOTH 

RENTAL Bring your cli entele. En joy af - 

fordable grad uated rent as you build your 

business. Call Linda (614)268-3755 

IT’S A GREAT TIME TO AD VERTISE 

IN THE Ohio Stylist Classifieds! If you place 

your ad online you will get $10 OFF YOUR 

SECOND MONTH OF AD VERTIS- 

ING! www.stylistnewspapers.com 

SHOPS FOR SALE 

COLUMBUS, OHIO ~ SA LON FOR 

SALE LO CATED IN AN IN DEPEND- 

ENT LIV ING FA CIL ITY Great op portunity! 

Built in cli entele. Owner re tiring. Call 

for more in for ma tion (614)579-9364. 

USED EQUIPMENT 

HYDRAULIC CHAIRS FROM $75 Sta - 

tions starting at $80. Reception desks from 

$75. Shampoo bowls from $80. Man icure ta - 

bles from $40. Mir rors, mats and more. BUY - 

ING USED EQUIP MENT. (419)215-7009 

Toledo www.salontechnical.com 

SALON EQUIPMENT - EXCEL- 

LENT CON DI TION Takara Belmont 

Shampoo Bowl / Chair, Wa ter Fall, chairs, 

Facial / Mas sage Bed, Make-up Ta ble, spa 

towels, misc. prod uct, etc. (614)985-5920 

www.angeliquedayspasuites.com 

TANNING BED - WOLFF SYSTEMS 

232PF 10 min ute bed, used lit tle, in cludes 

new lamp set, lo tions, gog gles $2200. PEDI 

CART, un der seat drawer and side rack storage 

hardly used $50. Call for more in formation 

(419)448-0303 

SELL YOUR USED EQUIP MENT IN 

THE CLASSIFIEDS! Reach al most 18,000 

beauty pro fes sion als. For in for ma tion 

Call (503) 297-7024 or visit 

www.stylistnewspapers.com. 

NEW EQUIPMENT 

EL E GANT NAIL SUP PLY: We wholesale 

and re tail New & Used Sa lon Equip ment, Sa - 

lon Fur niture and all brand-name products 

OPI, IBD, Gena, Creative, LaPalm… We of - 

fer on line con tin u ing ed u ca tion. Please visit 

our website for more in formation: 

WWW.ELEGANTNAILSUPPLY.COM 

Phone: (937)258-0608 or 1-888-308-6308 


EDUCATION 

 

LEARN NEW TECHNIQUES 

THROUGH DVD’S - FREE 

CAT A LOG Hair cut ting & styling, clip - 

per & ra zor cut ting, hair col oring, wed ding 

styles & updo’s, makeup, fa cials, man icures 

and ped icures, waxing & hair re moval, 

massage, and spa & body treat ments. 

800-414-2434 - www.VideoShelf.com 

CON TIN U ING ED U CA TION FOR 

OHIO SA LON PRO FES SION ALS. 

Completing your re quired CE hours has 

never been so easy. Download and com plete 

our course and we re port your hours to your 

state. Board ap proved courses. 

www.elitecme.com 

MISCELLANEOUS 

LORAIN COUNTY JVS CON TINUED 

ED U CA TION & AD VANCED CLASS 

INFO www.lcjvs.com — Adult Ca reer Cen - 

ter (440)774-1051 ext. 2254 — Man aging 

Esthetician, Man aging Man icurist Classes to 

begin Oct. 4, 2010 

LOOKING FOR THE FUN NIEST & 

MOST TAL ENTED STYL IST! 

www.worldsfirstcomedyhairshow.com/ 

BUSINESS 

OPPORTUNITIES 

MAKE $100 PER HOUR SHARPENING 

SCISSORS AND CLIP PERS. I will beat 

anybody’s price on any equipment and 

train ing. (408)439-9161 

SERVICES 

 

SALES AND WAR RANTY ON 

Hikari - The Ul timate Haircutting 

tools ~ Sensei Shear Sys tems ~ Shisato Mi - 

rage YSPark Products ~ Visa. MC ac cepted ~ 

Mas ter Sharp ener (216)346-9764 

IN STRUC TORS ONLY 8 Ohio CEU’s 

Tools of Suc cess...Crit i cal Think ing Skills 

Needed For Suc cess. The lit tle bit of 

something that could be Ev erything! 

Pamela Lewis (419)357-3138 

pamela8989@aol.com 

NOW EN ROLL ING – CON TIN U ING 

ED U CA TION COURSES. The Sa lon 

Professional Acad emy Perrysburg. For more 

details con tact Char lie Soto (419) 873-9999 

x2 www.tspaperrysburg.com. En dorsed by 

Redken for Ex cel lence in Ed u ca tion. 

FOOLPROOF UPDOING 8 CE Hour 

Sem i nars of fered throughout Ohio. Intense 

hands-on, low student to teacher ratio for personal 

ed ucation. Learn a “system” that teaches 

you how to do ANY updo. You can look at any 

picture and know ex actly what to do to recreate 

it. www.foolproofupdoing.net or call 

(419) 346-7699. 

HEALTH COVERAGE MADE EASY. 

We of fer Health Cov erage for: self-employed, 

small busi ness, in di vid u als with out 

group cov er age, in de pend ent con trac tors. 

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in dividual 

health care plans are de signed to fit your 

unique life style, so al low us to help you find a 

good fit for your health care needs. Call Lou 

Ann Madsen at (614) 433-8741 or ap ply on - 

line at www.louannmadsen-insurance.com. 

INSURANCE STYLED YOUR WAY. 

We in sure: tan ning sa lons, hair sa lons, franchises, 

booth rent ers, nail salons. Spe cializing 

in the in surance needs of today’s salon. Call 

for a free quote 1-800-862-7767 or visit 

www.ohiosaloninsurance.com 

REACH OVER 18,000 BEAUTY PRO - 

FES SION ALS IN OHIO. For as lit tle as 

$40/month you can ad vertise to ev ery salon 

and bar bershop in Ohio. Go to 

www.stylistnewspapers.com to place your ad. 


SEPTEMBER 2010 

18-19: Peel’s Creative Edge Show, Council Bluffs, IA www.peels.com 

19-20: Empire and ARROJO present Masters of Beauty Skills 

Certification Program, Chicago, IL MastersOfBeauty@empire.edu 

26-27: International Congress of Esthetics and Spa, Long Beach, 

CA 1-800-471-0229 tradeshow@LNEONLINE.com 

26-27: Armstrong McCall 28th Annual Worlds Fair of Cosmetic 

Arts and Sciences, Austin, TX www.armstrongmccall.com 

26-27: Beauty School Forum, Barristar Productions, Pasadena, CA 

www.barristar.com 800 SHOW-432 

28-29: Spa & Resort Expo and Conference, New York, NY 

www.spaandresortexpo.com www.medaestheticsconference.com 

OCTOBER 2010 

1-31: BeautyTech’s 12th Annual Strut Your Stuff Nail Art and 

Enhancement entry acceptance - www.beautytech.com 

2-3: Peel’s Creative Edge Show, Denver, CO www.peels.com 

3: 16th Annual Central Coast Hair Design & Beauty Expo 

- Beauty at the Beach, Santa Cruz @ The Cocoanut Grove 1-800- 

303-3630 www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com 

3-4: Premiere Beauty Classic, Columbus, OH 1-800-335-7469 

www.premiereshows.com www.beautyclassicshow.biz 

3-4: Esthetique Spa Intl, Montreal, Canada www.spa-show.com 

3-4: ColorAmerica presented by Cosmetologists Chicago, Oak 

Brook, IL www.AmericasBeautyShow.com 

3-5: Strategies Salon / Spa Game-Planning Workshop, Strategies 

Business Academy, Centerbrook, CT www.strategies.com 

9-10: Day Spa Expo, Atlanta, GA www.dayspaexpo.com 

10: Nailpro 2010, Sacramento, CA nailprosacramento.com 

11-12: No-Compromise Leadership Boot Camp, Strategies Business 

Academy, Centerbrook, CT www.strategies.com 

15-19 4th Annual NW Nail Tech Networking Retreat @ Camp 

Burton, Vashon Island, WA 1-877-88-NAILZ www.nwnailtechs.com 

16-17: International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference 

IESCS Florida, www.iecsc.com 

17-18: Premiere Birmingham 800.335.7469 premiereshows.com 

17-18: Strategies High-Performance Front Desk Training, San 

Francisco, CA 1-800-417-4848 ext. 202 

17-18: InSalon 2010, Saint Paul, MN www.insalonpro.com 

1-888-213-0949 

17-18: Grand Rapids Salon Forum 2010, Grand Rapids, MI 1-800- 

336-2597 www.malys-midwest.com 

17-21: Bronner Bros. Seminars by the Sea, Atlantis Resort, Paradise 

Island, Bahamas www.bronnerbros.com 

18: SalonCentric’s RISE Business Forum, Phoenix, AZ www.malys. 

com/web/shows 1-800-446-2597 

24: Beauty School Forum, Barristar Productions, Indianapolis, IN 

www.barristar.com 800 SHOW-432 

Foolproof Updoing 

Take the Guesswork Out of Updoing! 

Intense hands-on, low student to teacher ratio for 

personal education. Learn a “system” that teaches 

you how to do ANY updo. You can look at any 

picture and know exactly what to do to recreate it. 

8 CE Hour 

Seminars Offered 

Throughout Ohio 

For a Seminar Near You Visit 

www.foolproofupdoing.net or call 419-346-7699 

24-25: International Congress of Esthetics and Spa, Philadelphia, 

PA 1-800-471-0229 tradeshow@LNEONLINE.com 

24-25: Texas Beauty Show, Dallas, Texas - Convention Center 

http://www.texasbeautyshow.com/ 

24-25: Esthetique Spa Intl, Edmonton, Canada www.spa-show.com 

31-11/1: San Juan Beauty Show, www.sanjuanbeautyshow.net 

31-11/2: Destination Rejuvenation Fall 2010, Surf and Sand 

Resort, Laguna Beach, CA (949)716-2723 

NOVEMBER 2010 

1: SalonCentric’s RISE Business Forum, San Francisco, CA www. 

malys.com/web/shows 1-800-446-2597 

7-10: Strategies Incubator, Strategies Business Academy, Centerbrook, 

CT www.strategies.com 

8: KM Impressions presents Airbrush Makeup Training, Rockford, 

IL (210)655-4624 www.kmimpressions.com 

8-11: Maly’s Redken Exchange, New York, NY www.malys.com 

10-12: Cosmoprof Asia, Hong Kong, www.cosmoprof-asia.com 

26-28: Wellness Asia Exhibition, Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, 

India www.wellnessasiaexpo.com 

JANUARY 2011 

9-10: Empire and ARROJO present Masters of Beauty Skills Certification 

Program, Minneapolis, MN MastersOfBeauty@empire.edu 

14-22: Nail Those Profits at Sea Cruise, St. Martin, St. Kits, St. 

Lucia 1-800-809-6623 www.nailthoseprofitsatsea.com 

17-18: Beauty Expo USA, Las Vegas www.beautyexpousa.com 

29-31: Long Beach International Salon & Spa Expo, Long Beach 

Convention Center probeauty.org/ISSE 

FEBRUARY 2011 

6-7: Empire and ARROJO present Masters of Beauty Skills 

Certification Program, Kentucky - MastersOfBeauty@empire.edu 

 

27-28: Day Spa Expo, Las Vegas, NV www.dayspaexpo.com 

MARCH 2011 

6-7: Prof. Beauty London, www.professionalbeauty.co.uk/london 

6-8: IBS New York, Jacob Javits Center www.ibsnewyork.com 

6-8: International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference 

IECSC New York, www.iecsc.com 

12-14: America’s Beauty Show (traditionally Midwest Beauty 

Show), Chicago, IL www.americasbeautyshow.com 

13-14: ABA Canada, Montreal, Quebec www.abacanada.com 

18-21: Cosmoprof Bologna, Italy www.cosmoprof.com 

20-21: Spectrum International Beauty Expo, Los Angeles, CA 

(310)680-7367 www.spectrumintlbeautyexpo.com 

26-28: Midwest International Salon & Spa Expo, Rosemont, IL 

probeauty.org/ISSE 

27-28: ABA Canada, Toronto, Ontario www.abacanada.com 

SEPTEMBER 2010 

19: Amy Colvin Concepts presents Foolproof Updoing, Dayton, 

OH (419)346-7699 www.foolproofupdoing.net 

19: Lorain County Joint Vocational School presents Continuing 

Education Classes for Hair, Skin & Nail Care Professionals - call for 

information (440)774-1051 ext. 2254 www.lcjvs.com 

19: Clipper Cutting (4 CEU’s) or Professional Stone Massage (8 

CEU’s) presented by Joyce Provens, Columbus, OH (614)353-5091 

19-20: Tim Maurer, Mukha Custom Cosmetics presents Makeup 

Your Mind - Mastering Makeup to Increase Your Bottom Line (15 

CEU’s), Columbus, OH (614)294-7546 ext. 94 

19: Songs of the Sidhe Day Spa presents Massage Certification, 

Kent, OH (330)592-0874 sidhedayspa.com 

20: Premiere Beauty presents Look & Learn Keratin Complex, 

Carmel, IN www.premierebeautysupply.com or (847)459-8020 

20: Songs of the Sidhe Day Spa presents Aromatherapy Signature 

Services, Kent, OH (330)592-0874 sidhedayspa.com 

20: Best Hair Cutting Hand On Workshop in the Nation presented 

by Hair America Members & Sanders & Grove Design Team 

America, Beachwood, OH (440)823-7823 (513)651-1166 

20: Mixed Media Nail Art (4 CE), Columbus OH (614)570-2153 

20: How To Stay Ahead of the Game (Instructors Class - 8 

CEU’s) by Donna Felkley, Kettering, OH (937)572-4244 

20: Brazilian Keratin Straightener Certification (4 CEU’S), 

Cincinnati, OH info@attitudeforhair.com or call 513-533-0109 

20: Review for Successful Salon management testing (8 CEU’s); 

How Money Works or Show Me the Money(4 CEU’s) presented by 

Joyce Provens, Columbus, OH (614)353-5091 

26: NovaLash Eyelash Extension Class (8 CEU’s), Cincinnati, OH 

(513)520-3929 or (513)871-7394 

26: Focus On Image presents Training the Trainer, Lancaster, OH 

(740)687-1171 

26: Inner State Beauty School’s CEU LIVE presents Cutting in 

Style, Thrive During a Challenging Economy & Massage Certification. 

(440)442-4500 innerstatebeautyschool.com 

26: Professional Stone Massage (8 CEU’s) presented by Joyce 

Provens, Columbus, OH (614)353-5091 





27: Strategies Salon / Spa Business Training & Coaching presents 

FREE WEBINAR - Go Team! Staff Appreciation - visit www.strategies. 

com or 1-800-417-4848 


Cincinnati www.premierebeautysupply.com or (847)459-8020 

27: North Coast Salon Systems presents Keune Intro to Color, 

Broadview Heights, OH 1-800-465-5887 

27: How To Stay Ahead of the Game (Instructors Class - 8 

CEU’s) by Donna Felkley, Kettering, OH (937)572-4244 




Oct 2 (8CEUs) | 9am-5pm 

Novita Clinicals presents 

SPA IN A BOX 

Drury Inn & Suites, Columbus 

Convention Center 

$74.00 Register early! 

Limited seating available. 

888-738-0701 • www.NovitaClinicals.com 




30: Instructors Only - Tools of Success...Critical Thinking Skills 

Needed for Success (8 CEU’s) By Pamela Lewis - Cosmo Prof 

- Sandusky, Ohio (419)624-0076 

OCTOBER 2010 

2-4: Megan DiMartino’s Novita Clinicals presents Spa in a Box, 

Building a Profitable Business the Easy Way, Columbus, OH 1-888- 

738-0701 www.NovitaClinicals.com 

3: Amy Colvin Concepts presents Foolproof Updoing, Lima, OH 

(419)346-7699 www.foolproofupdoing.net 

3: Introduction to Swedish Relaxation Massage , Middleburg 

Heights, OH (330)273-3707 

3: Clipper Cutting (4 CEU’s) or Professional Stone Massage (8 

CEU’s) presented by Joyce Provens, Columbus, OH (614)353-5091 

3-4: Redken Specialist Program, Perrysburg, OH www.malys.com 








4: Mixed Media Nail Art (4 CE), Columbus OH (614)570-2153 


Columbus www.premierebeautysupply.com or (847)459-8020 

4: Brazilian Keratin Straightener Certification (4 CEU’S), Cincinnati, 

OH info@attitudeforhair.com or call 513-533-0109 




4: How To Stay Ahead of the Game (Instructors Class - 8 CEU’s) 

by Donna Felkley, Kettering, OH (937)572-4244 

10: Inner State Beauty School’s CEU LIVE presents The Art of 

Foiling, Holiday Nail Art & Bikini to Brazilian Waxing. (440)442- 

4500 innerstatebeautyschool.com 



10: Professional Stone Massage (8 CEU’s) presented by Joyce 

Provens, Columbus, OH (614)353-5091 



Challenging the Beauty Industry to 

Take a Stand Against Domestic Abuse 

Cut It Out has been hailed from coast-to-coast as an innovative solution to a chronic and 

difficult problem: raising awareness on the epidemic of domestic abuse and helping victims 

receive the resources they need. Cut It Out is a program of the Salons Against Domestic 

Abuse Fund dedicated to mobilizing salon professionals and others to fight the epidemic 

of domestic abuse in communities across the United States. Cut It Out builds awareness of 

domestic abuse and trains salon professionals to recognize warning signs and safely refer 

clients to local resources. Salon professionals have a unique and trusting relationship with 

their clients. The intimate work of a salon professional creates situations in which many 

telltale signs of domestic abuse can be identified. 

Cut It Out 2010 will challenge the professional beauty industry to take a stand against 

domestic violence, and ask that 2,010 salons and/or individual beauty professionals make 

a pledge to use the power of beauty to end domestic abuse in America by displaying Cut It 

Out awareness materials at their front desk, individual stations and bathrooms. 

To sign the pledge and receive materials to display in your salon, please visit www.cutitout.org. 

To donate to The Salons Against Domestic Abuse Fund, call 866.871.0656. 

If you or someone you know is the victim of domestic violence and in need of help, 

please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline toll-free at (800) 799 SAFE (7233). 


WHAT’S NEW IN THE MARKET 

1. Turn Your Smartphone into a Credit Card Machine 

As a chair renter or owner, have you ever shared a credit card terminal with other people and had 

problems? Have you ever had to deal with canceling your account, or had to sign up for a new one because 

you moved? If so, this little device will eliminate all of those headaches and save you a lot of time. 

This credit card reader plugs into the audio jack of any iPhone and most Android devices. The app itself, 

however, is compatible with over 170 smartphones. Want to charge your customer? Launch the app built for 

your phone, and if you have a compatible phone, simply enter the amount and then swipe the card. 

You can easily send your customers a receipt, too. Simply enter their email address and when the 

transaction is completed the receipt will be sent automatically. Learn more by visiting www.SalonSwipe. 

mobi on your smartphone, www.SalonSwipe.com on your computer or call 1-877-725-6690. 

2. New All-Natural Keratin Retexturizer System 

The Hapuna Keratin Retexturizer System from Paul Brown Hawaii is an all natural, all organic extract 

formulation that offers the best solution for calming the thickest, most inflexible hair into a smooth, supple 

and manageable style. 

The Hapuna Keratin Retexturizer formulations have been carefully scrutinized and tested to ensure 

they are effective, high performing solution-based treatments that are safe for our environment and are 

entirely free of formaldehyde, aldehyde and thio. 

Specially formulated with Paul Brown’s proprietary Hawaiian Protein Flora Complex, kukui nut lipids 

while infused with sea salts, sea algae, plankton and a variety of other rich sea and plant derivatives, the 

Hapuna Keratin Retexturizer System is a superb line of retexturizing products that gently and effectively 

work to eliminate 100% of all frizz and reduce curl between 60% to 80%. 

For information on Paul Brown Hawaii and the Hapuna Keratin Retexturizer System, call 1-800-338- 

0033 or visit www.PaulBrownHawaii.com. 

3. Protect and Prevent with Rain Drops Oil Treatment 

Sidlab Haircouture, based in Portland, Oregon has created a dynamic hair product that is both protective 

and preventative. Rain Drops is an argan oil treatment that is nourishing, quenching, deep penetrating, 

and adds brilliant shine to parched hair. 

Rain Drops is an anti-oxidant and vitamin E rich treatment that will restore luster and tensile strength 

to all hair types. Unlike the real thing, Rain Drops will protect hair from the effects of humidity by weighing 

down frizz and fly-aways. Much like an umbrella, Rain Drops also uses UV filters to protect the hair 

from future damage caused by the sun. Use as a leave in treatment after cleansing and conditioning to 

maximize these benefits. 

All Sidlab products are Paraben and Sodium Laureth Sulfate free to preserve color and promote health 

and Rain Drops is no exception to this rule. For more information visit www.sidlabhair.com, call (503) 

358-0782, or e-mail sales@sidlabhair.com. 

4. An Infinite Color Palette with Tinta Color 

Keune Tinta Color offers the hair colorist an infinite color palette. It provides unlimited options for 

creative minds in all color applications; color accents, highlights and lowlights. It leaves the hair with 

incredible shine and superb condition. Tinta Color gives 100% grey coverage. Shades range from natural 

tones to deep reds and sparkling blondes. 

The advanced formulation of Tinta Color offers improved coverage and unsurpassed brilliance and 

shine. Solamer and Silk protein protect the hair from UV damage, prevent fading and enhances shine. LP 

300 color stabilizer insure maximimum binding to the internal hair structure and ehnahced durability. 

For information in Ohio call North Coast Salon Systems at 1-800-465-5887. For general information 

visit www.keune.com or call 1-800-330-9302. 

5. Awaken the Senses with Luxurious Lotions 

Tantalize and treat clients with the two new Warm O Lotions by Gena Laboratories. Designed to be 

used with the Gena Warmer, the intoxicating aromas of the new lotions transport users to a place of tranquility 

and relaxation while the health benefits have clients coming back for more. 

The gorgeous scent of Green Tea Warm O Lotion will nexcite users as they reap the benefits of the 

ingredients. Green tea extract has been known to improve skin conditions, fight inflammation of the skin 

and rejuvenate skin cells. It can also help prevent and repair sun damage. 

Made from moisturizing coconut oil, Gena Coconut Warm O Lotion has many health benefits, from 

fighting premature aging to protecting skin from excess sun exposure. Coconut oil is known for its healing 

abilities as well as its antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. 

Trusted by salon professionals, Gena’s Warm-O Lotions condition nails and moisturize the skin, providing 

clients with the ultimate mani/pedi. Its rich and greaseless formula makes it perfect for all-over the 

body and is easy to warm in a manicure heater for a relaxing massage. 

For more information, visit www.aiibeauty.com. 

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Featuring 

Intro Kits 

All Awapuhi Wild Ginger intro kits feature the tools that 

your salon needs to address the challenges of dry, 

damaged or color-treated hair. 

“93% OF CONSUMERS DESCRIBE 

THEIR HAIR AS DRY, DAMAGED 

OR COLOR-TREATED.” Mintel Consumer Reports 

Awapuhi Salon Kit 

FOR THE STYLIST STATIONS & TAKE HOME 

5 – Moisturizing Lather Shampoo, 8.5 oz./250 ml 

5 – Keratin Cream Rinse, 8.5 oz./250 ml 

5 – Keratin Intensive Treatment, 5.1 oz./150 ml 

5 – Styling Treatment Oil, 3.4 oz./100 ml 

5 – Texturizing Sea Spray, 5.1 oz./150 ml 

5 – Shine Spray, 3.3 oz./125 ml 

5 – Finishing Spray, 9.1 oz./300 ml 

FOR GUEST SAMPLING AND/OR TAKE HOME 

3 – Essentials Kits 

FOR PROFESSIONAL TREATMENTS 

20 – KeraTriplex Treatment, 0.33 oz./10 ml 


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1 – Keratin Cream Rinse, 33.8 oz./1 L 

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1 set – Awapuhi Double-Sided Ellipticals 

1 – Awapuhi Brochure 

1 – Awapuhi DVD 

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SAVE on the purchase of: 

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1 – Texturizing Sea Spray , 0.85 oz./25 ml 

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SAVE on the purchase of: 

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