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Being a successful beauty professional isn’t just about perfecting your craft—it’s also about managing your finances. Whether you’re a hairstylist, barber, esthetician, nail technician, lash artist, or another Lifestyle Professional, understanding how to budget your income can help you build a more stable and profitable business. One of the simplest budgeting methods is the 50/30/20 […]

When you’re looking for a salon suite, the weekly rent is only part of the equation. What’s actually included matters just as much. Some salon suite providers advertise a low rate, only for beauty professionals to discover they need to purchase equipment, cover utilities separately, or manage additional operational costs on their own. Others offer

If you’re researching the salon suite business model, you’re probably asking a real question: Is this actually a smart way to build a real business, or just another version of working under someone else? For a lot of hairstylists, barbers, nail artists, estheticians, lash artists, and other Lifestyle Professionals, it’s a real business path. According

Over the past seven years, commercial real estate has steadily shifted into a landlord-favored market. Rising construction costs, limited availability of ideal spaces, and evolving tenant expectations have made it more challenging for operators to secure and build out large-format locations efficiently. At the same time, tenant turnover across traditional retail categories has increased, creating

Charlotte Tilbury bronzer, Kérastase hair gloss, and By/Rosie Jane’s deliciously coconut-y perfume oil are perfect for brightening up routines. Flowers are blooming, it’s starting to get warmer, and I’m ready to put away my sweaters and brighten up my beauty routine. I’m switching out my rose blush for a radiant bronzer from makeup artist Charlotte

With the arrival of spring there is a desire to update both closet and makeup – but what images are appropriate for March 2026, and which will be labeled “anti-trend”? Our new column with manicure ideas for next month. In the last article we told you about the trends for March 2026 – so if you haven’t

I’m always asked, “What are your favorite beauty products?”—and honestly, I find that question hard to answer. My role as Bazaar’s beauty director requires me to test hundreds, if not thousands, of launches yearly, so my favorites change daily as I discover what’s new. I’m not alone in this. My colleagues also have access to the

The Ultimate Winter Self-care Product Round-Up 5 Beauty Essentials for January January is the month when skin really starts to feel the effects of winter. Cold air, central heating and post-festive fatigue can leave lips chapped, hands dry, and skin craving extra hydration. It’s the perfect time to slow things down and focus on gentle,

Christmas is already here. If you celebrate Christmas, you know it’s a magical time of the year. It’s also an EXPENSIVE time of the year.  Taking the Christmas presents down a notch for some can not only save you some serious cash, but it can also bring back the true holiday spirit. Some options are:

I’m always asked, “What are your favorite beauty products?”—and honestly, I find that question hard to answer. My role as Bazaar’s beauty director requires me to test hundreds, if not thousands, of launches yearly, so my favorites change daily as I discover what’s new. I’m not alone in this. My colleagues also have access to the