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The health and safety rules a salon must meet
Bottom line: Salon health and safety requirements begin with documented risk assessments, sterilized tools between every client, and annual electrical testing (PAT every 12 months in the UK). Clean brushes and clipper guards after…
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Rough dry or section dry: when each one wins
The essentials: Rough drying vs section drying: rough drying uses fingers and moving airflow to remove excess moisture;…
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Dryer weight, wrist strain and a full shift
The gist: Hair dryer weight directly affects wrist strain: dryers heavier than 500 grams (about 1.1 pounds) fatigue…
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Chair count: sizing a blow dry bar to its demand
The quick version: A blow dry bar typically needs 4 to 8 styling chairs. A small studio starts…
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Smoothing wavy hair without flattening it
In a sentence: How to blow dry wavy hair smooth: rough-dry to about 80 percent dry on medium heat first, then section…
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Microfibre or cotton: what the towel changes
In a sentence: Microfibre towel vs regular towel hair: choose microfibre and blot rather than rub. Its smoother surface is less likely…
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Filling empty chairs: what works for blow dry bars
What to know: Blow dry bar marketing ideas include 5 practical tactics: optimise your Google Business Profile, post client-approved before-and-after videos, reward…
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Blow drying a fringe so it sits flat
Short version: How to blow dry bangs: use medium heat and brush side to side before shaping. Start with damp bangs. Hold…
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Diffuser or concentrator: which nozzle when
The gist: Diffuser vs concentrator: use a diffuser on low airflow to preserve curls; use a concentrator to smooth hair with a…