Be Healthy Initiative | Become a Community Health Ambassador Having loyal clients is the first indication that you are good at your craft, but it is also an indication of how much they trust you with how they appear to the world.  In a society where how you look is of...

Licensure of Barbers and Cosmetologists dates back to before most of us were born.  At that time, very few careers were licensed (less than 10%), but that number has grown, and now 32% of all occupations require a license.  The licensure of an occupation is directly...

As we move into year two of the COVID 19 pandemic, there has been so much change that it often seems that “normal” may never return.  That said, we see signs of a return to normalcy increasing almost daily – many of us are dining indoors, attending family gatherings...

Q:  “What is the protocol for servicing a client that tested positive for covid-19? When can they come back into a place of business?” L: When a client confirms that they have tested positive for Covid 19, first and foremost, be generous with your cancellation...

“As of this writing, there are currently two vaccines approved in the US – Moderna and Pfizer, with a third (Johnson & Johnson) pending approval.” Since I have received so many questions on the COVID-19 vaccine, I thought I would use this month’s article to...

Welcome to 2021!  One thing most people can agree on is that 2020 was a challenging year that had us all questioning a lot of things!  In the salon, even things that seemed routine, like infection control routines, started to be questioned.  This column is designed to...

Today we start the first “Ask Leslie” column.  If you submitted a question and do not see the answer, please visit us at Barbicide.com, where I have answered a few more! Q: Hello Leslie! What an awesome way of connecting with industry professionals! Question regarding...

“Most salons were doing infection control properly before COVID and their adherence to safety guidelines has meant they are not a part of most second wave shutdowns.”   Q: I am considering using a service that sprays down my entire salon and kills bacteria for 3...