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Lindsey Nelson

Dec 28, 20237 min read

The Culture of Counterfeit Cosmetics

I am an affiliate, and I may earn a commission on the sale of these products if you decide to purchase them. The public's affinity for...

5 Must-Have Gifts for the Beauty-obsessed Girl on Your List

Lindsey Nelson

Dec 14, 20233 min read

5 Must-Have Gifts for the Beauty-obsessed Girl on Your List

It's almost Christmas, and the pressure is on to find that perfect gift. If you're anything like me, you struggle to find a meaningful...

5 Reasons Why Getting Your Hair Done Costs So Much!

Lindsey Nelson

Nov 28, 20234 min read

5 Reasons Why Getting Your Hair Done Costs So Much!

If you have gone to the hair salon in the past several years, you'll know firsthand that getting your hair done is less affordable than...

Lindsey Nelson

Nov 16, 20235 min read

Nailing Your Salon Interview

Congratulations! You passed your State Boards, and you're now a licensed Cosmetologist! It's time to start scooping out salons. It's time...

Claiming Your Income as a Cosmetologist: Let's keep it legal.

Lindsey Nelson

Oct 30, 20234 min read

Claiming Your Income as a Cosmetologist: Let's keep it legal.

As a Cosmetologist, it is essential to understand the importance of claiming all your income in your taxes. While it may be tempting to...

Alternative Ways to Earn Money as a Cosmetologist

Lindsey Nelson

Oct 12, 20233 min read

Alternative Ways to Earn Money as a Cosmetologist

Becoming a Cosmetologist is a passion and a pathway to various income opportunities in the beauty industry. Many Cosmetologists can earn...

10 Ways to Succeed as a New Cosmetologist

Lindsey Nelson

Oct 3, 20234 min read

10 Ways to Succeed as a New Cosmetologist

So you want to be a Cosmetologist? That's awesome! A career in Cosmetology can be rewarding, profitable, and fun. Not only can you build...

The Inside Scoop on Salon Apprenticeships with Carly Zanoni

Lindsey Nelson

Aug 15, 20235 min read

The Inside Scoop on Salon Apprenticeships with Carly Zanoni

There has been a lot of buzz around the topic we will discuss today. The new Cosmetologist should hear different perspectives before...

10 Reasons Why Cosmetologists Should Start an Email List.

Lindsey Nelson

Apr 27, 20236 min read

10 Reasons Why Cosmetologists Should Start an Email List.

On October 4, 2021, both Facebook and Instagram crashed due to "Configuration changes on the backbone routers that coordinate network...

Growing Your Salon Business by Using Google Business

Lindsey Nelson

Apr 9, 20234 min read

Growing Your Salon Business by Using Google Business

Over the course of my 18 years of being a Cosmetologist, I have tried many ways to gain new clients. Some tactics worked and I gained a...

5 Ways to Lose a Client-What Not to Do in the Salon Business.

Lindsey Nelson

Jan 19, 20233 min read

5 Ways to Lose a Client-What Not to Do in the Salon Business.

Are you losing clients and you don't know why? It might actually be your fault. Here are 5 ways that you might be losing clients.

Level Up Lab | Target Market Marketing Strategies for Cosmetologists.

Lindsey Nelson

Dec 4, 20224 min read

Level Up Lab | Target Market Marketing Strategies for Cosmetologists.

Welcome back! In the last 2 classes, we talked all about Instagram & Facebook. If you missed those, be sure to head back and catch what...

How to Give an Amazing Client Experience-Growing Your Career in Cosmetology.

Lindsey Nelson

Nov 17, 20225 min read

How to Give an Amazing Client Experience-Growing Your Career in Cosmetology.

Have you ever walked into a business and no one came up to greet you or even called out from behind the counter, "Hey! How's it going?"...

Claiming Your Confidence as a Hairstylist- How I Revived my Career in Cosmetology.

Lindsey Nelson

Oct 25, 20225 min read

Claiming Your Confidence as a Hairstylist- How I Revived my Career in Cosmetology.

Disclaimer: The topic that we are discussing today is a little triggering for me because I'm still working through some of this. These...

Having a Goal Mindset as a New Cosmetologist.

Lindsey Nelson

Sep 26, 20226 min read

Having a Goal Mindset as a New Cosmetologist.

In the last post, we talked about mentors and how anyone would benefit from having someone in their life to guide them through their...

Mentors in the Beauty Industry. A How-To Guide on Finding a Mentor as a Cosmetology Graduate.

Lindsey Nelson

Aug 23, 20228 min read

Mentors in the Beauty Industry. A How-To Guide on Finding a Mentor as a Cosmetology Graduate.

In my last post, I talked about my past mistakes and how I would advise a new stylist to possibly avoid making those mistakes. Some...

Lindsey Nelson

Jun 5, 20223 min read

Level Up Lab | Instagram Profile-How a Cosmetologist Should Set Up Their Instagram Bio.

Welcome to class! This will be the most fun lab class you will ever attend. I will be your lab partner and I promise to pull my weight...

Lindsey Nelson

Jun 2, 20227 min read

My Story as a New Cosmetologist-Part 1

In my previous post, I explained my purpose for this blog; to educate, inspire and guide freshly licensed hairstylists and help them make...

My Why- Mentoring the Cosmetology Graduate.

Lindsey Nelson

Apr 30, 20224 min read

My Why- Mentoring the Cosmetology Graduate.

I am launching this passion project in hopes that my personal story--my feast AND famine journey--to becoming the successful business...