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The Presidential Inauguration, 2021
While most people were focused on security, Covid, and the politics of the new administration, your intrepid reporter was looking at the inauguration from another perspective...the top.
2 Hair Resolutions & Why They Matter
We're almost through our second month of the new year! Do you already have forgotten resolutions or failed New Year goals? Let me offer up two lifestyle tips that you can start now and aim for year after year.
The Importance of Taking Care of the Scalp
We all know that taking care of your hair is extremely important to keep it strong, healthy, and growing, but it is also just as important to take care of your scalp as well. Your scalp may be hidden under your hair, but that doesn't mean it doesn't need to be taken care of properly.
Navigating Your Business Through The Lunar Festival During the Pandemic
It is of no surprise that COVID-19 has drastically changed the way we live our lives and conduct our business. We are constantly adapting and reevaluating our strategies to provide quality service and products in a timely manner. That being said, the obstacles of dealing with international production and shipments during a pandemic has proven to be an immense uphill climb for vendors and hair replacement salons alike, not too mention the end user, the hair wearer.
An Industry In Crisis (Part 1)
At the beginning of 2020, a few salons were seeing increased revenue in comparison to 2019. One hair salon reported, "We were up 25%. And then we were shut down for six weeks.". The pandemic has not only made local impacts, but it also hit us all globally. It is important to remember the repercussions of covid-19 are happening worldwide, not just in our communities. From lockdowns to border closures, the coronavirus has disrupted the system of trade for goods and services in the hair industry around the globe.
Trichology: Back to the Basics
What is Trichology? Trichology is the branch of medical, cosmetic study, and practice concerned with the hair and scalp. How to recognize the primary scalp conditions contributing to thinning hair, hair loss and treat it. Recognizing scalp conditions that lead to thinning is the first step in our hair restoration journey. Here are some skin conditions that lead to thinning and hair loss, their symptoms, and what can be done to treat them.
Getting to the Bottom of Hair Growth
Hair loss can make us scramble for the next best thing, whether it be miracle shampoos, scalp scrubs, topical medications, implants, etc. But how invasive are we willing to go?
Wellness & Multi-level Marketing: What You Need To Know
The multi-level marketing(MLM) industry is booming. Brands are selling their products through our neighborhoods & online communities. In today's world, you have probably received a handful of invites to multi-level marking parties or groups on social media.
One on One with Lance “Energy” Centofanti
Get ready to have your socks blown off! Today, we are getting to know the infamous Lance “Energy” Centofanti. In the Hair industry for over 51 years, Lance is an industry icon and friend to all. He coined the phrase “Beauty Making”, as he likes to refer to the Hair industry. Lance’s most recent role was VP Marketing, Hair Visions International (or industry proclaimed “Ultimate Beauty Maker”). His endless capacity for energy garnered him the nickname of “Energy”.
DIY Hair Treatments: What Should You Be Doing At Home
Unless advised by a hair care professional, you don’t need to take matters into your own hands. Being proactive is a great approach, but before you rummage through your pantry for “do it yourself” hair treatments, let’s discuss your hair goals and the result of covering your head in kitchen ingredients.