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There’s always been misconceptions on what is legal with salon booth rental situations. Are booth renters employee’s? Do they pay their own taxes? How does the owner of the salon deal with certain rules of conduct when someone within their business is self- employed? The answer is, get it in writing.

Here’s a simple least agreement that salon owners can use, so there are no surprises in the management of the overall salon.

The Leasee:

_________Salon, grants to the Leasee the right to use one space inside the premises. This space is rented for the purpose of cosmetology, manicuring or aesthetics. The Leasee is allowed to use common areas such as, the waiting area, the shampoo area, break room and restrooms. ________Salon will provide all utilities, heat, air conditioning, electricity, and water.

Terms:

This agreement is for a one year period. From,_________to_________. Renewal is at the end of this term, and the amount of rent is subject to change.

Rent, in the sum of, ____________, per week, shall be paid at the end of each work week.  Failure to pay rent on time, will result in a monetary penalty of _____per day until full rent is paid.

Conditions:

*the Leasee understands that they are an independent contractor and are not an employee. The Leasee is responsible for paying all taxes related to their income according to the state and local authorities.

The Leasee waives any right or claim to any workman’s compensation or unemployment benefits.

*____________Salon will provide a clean atmosphere in all common areas and the Leasee is responsible for keeping their work area clean and sanitized.

*the Leasee is responsible for purchasing their own supplies relating to their business.

*the Leasee as well as their clients are responsible for respective behavior and

__________Salon has the right to refuse service to anyone with disruptive behavior.

*____________Salon has zero tolerance for drug use during working hours and can result in a cancellation of this lease agreement.

*Leasee must have their own professional liability insurance and must show proof of purchase to__________Salon.

*Leasee has the right to advertise using the salon name.

*Leasee acknowledges all rules of the salon in conducting oneself with professionalism.

*Leasee acknowledges that, at any time, a client is not satisfied with a service, the Leasee is responsible for rectifying the situation. If the situation is not corrected by the Leasee,__________Salon reserves the right to immediately terminate this agreement.

Continuing Education:

*Continuing education is required to uphold the skill level, __________Salon has a reputation for. (personalize hours, classes, or shows for continuing education)

Termination

*violations to this lease agreement may result in termination of this lease.

*in the event a Leasee has to terminate this agreement, a 30 day written notice must be provided and all rent be paid in full up to that date.

_________________Lessor _______Date

_________________Leasee________Date

Judy DeLuca’s latest novel, Towel Dry and a Good Cry

It’s about two Italian bff’s doing hair in the 80’s and the lives they touch through their clients. Guaranteed to make you laugh your ass off and shed a little tear.

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You never know what can happen in the salon, ‘chemically’. Hair is not made of steel. All hairdresser’s know what a chemical haircut is, and that is something we want to avoid at all costs. But hey, shit happens, it’s not intentional, that’s for sure but, chemically damaging hair happens.

I hate to even say this but, it’s not common practice for hairdressers to make their color clients fill out a Release Statement. Why is that? Damn right you always remember after a chemical issue arises, right?

So why is it that we don’t have chemical clients sign a Release Statement? Don’t want to offend them? Forgetting to? Or have the attitude, you can fix it.

Hair is an important part of someone’s well being. You never know how a client is going to react if something unexpected happens to their hair. Even your best client can turn on you like a dime.

Do yourself a favor, have your chemical clients sign a Release Statement. A Release Statement is used when a hairdresser performs the service of hair coloring or any other chemical service. The statement releases the hairdresser from all responsibility for accidental, or damages, incurred by the hairdresser.

Below you will find an example of a Release form

RELEASE STATEMENT

Clients Name______________________Address_______________________

Conditon of Hair__________________________________________________

Chemical service given_________________Given by____________________

I fully understand that the hair coloring treatment which I have requested and am about to receive is ordinarily harmless to normal hair, but may damage my hair because of its present condition.

In view of this, I accept full responsibility for any possible damage that may result, directly or indirectly, to my hair

Signature of Client____________________________Date________________________

Witnesssed by____________________________________________Date_____________

Judy DeLuca’s latest novel, Towel Dry and a Good Cry

It’s about two Italian bff’s doing hair in the 80’s and the lives they touch through their clients. Guaranteed to make you laugh your ass off and shed a little tear.

http://www.amazon.com/toweldryandagoodcry

Or your favorite ebook store

View the book trailer: www.youtube.com/toweldryandagoodcry

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With everything blooming and buzzing right now, I am reminded of how much I hate flying insects. When I was a kid, I’d I would scream bloody murder, and run for dare life if I saw a bug that was known as the sewing needle.

Now, as an adult, I know the sewing needle is a dragonfly. And I’d like to think, when I see one, rather than being terrified by the thing, I’d like to think of what the dragonfly symbolizes, instead.

 The dragonfly, which has been around 300 million years, symbolizes our ability to overcome times of hardship. And to remember our inner strength, our courage, and our inner peace.

Have you read my eBook, Towel Dry and a Good Cry?

It’s about two Italian bff’s doing hair in the 80’s and the lives they touch through their clients. Guaranteed to make you laugh your ass off and shed a little tear.

http://www.amazon.com/toweldryandagoodcry

Or your favorite eBook store

View the book trailer: www.youtube.com/toweldryandagoodcry

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We’ve all seen that bizarre haircut Monks sport. It’s called the tonsure, derived from the Latin word, tondere, meaning to shear.

The haircut was meant to mark a certain stage in a religious journey which had deep emotional significance.

Maybe it’s the hairdresser in me but, I can think of much more interesting ways to cut someone’s hair as they climb up the spiritual ladder. I mean, what exactly is the tonsure representing? A halo? A sunny side up egg? What?

Hair has always been viewed as an adornment. One that can be used for sexual arousal, eroticism, and a means to attract the opposite sex.

The last thing a Monk would want, is to bring any sexual attention to themselves because of their celibacy vow. The tonsure, and it’s simply my opinion, achieves the goal of unattractiveness. It’s unknown who inspired the tonsure, but I tip my hat. Mission accomplished, well done!

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HAVE you read my ebook, Towel Dry and a Good Cry?

It’s about two Italian bff’s doing hair in the 80’s and the lives they touch through their clients. Guaranteed to make you laugh your ass off and shed a little tear.

http://www.amazon.com/toweldryandagoodcry

Or your favorite ebook store

View the book trailer: www.youtube.com/toweldryandagoodcry

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When I was in one of my Covid entrapment cleaning frenzies, I came across a heap of silk flower cemetery arrangements, I had bought off season. I had thrown them in a corner of the basement with the thoughts I’d put them away later. That was almost a year ago. But, it got me thinking o f Memorial Day and decorating the graves of family members, and a story my father told me about leaving a coin on the gravestone of a Veteran.

The tradition of leaving coins on top of the gravestones of Veterans began in the United States during the Vietnam war, to pay respects of fallen servicemen.

Placing a coin on top of the gravestone gives a message for the deceased Veterans family.

Each coin represents its own meaning.

A penny means, the gravesite has been visited.

A nickel means, the person visiting went to bootcamp with the deceased.

A dime means, the person visiting served with them.

And a quarter means the visitor was with the Veteran when they were killed.

This is a story worth sharing and a really cool thing to do for a family of a deceased serviceman.

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HAVE you read my ebook, Towel Dry and a Good Cry?

It’s about two Italian bff’s doing hair in the 80’s and the lives they touch through their clients. Guaranteed to make you laugh your ass off and shed a little tear.

http://www.amazon.com/toweldryandagoodcry

Or your favorite ebook store

View the book trailer: www.youtube.com/toweldryandagoodcry

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In 1966, Leonard Lewis celebrity hairstylist, also known as Leonard of Mayfair, Britain’s most influential hairdresser, created a very distinct haircut for model, Twiggy.

Twiggy was the ambassador for L’Oréal and that innovated cut launched her modelling career.

Leonard of Mayfair sparked a new wave of short cuts for women and helped the careers of many other hairdressers.

Judy DeLuca’s Latest Novel

HAVE you read my ebook, Towel Dry and a Good Cry?

It’s about two Italian bff’s doing hair in the 80’s and the lives they touch through their clients.

Guaranteed to make you laugh you ass off and shed a little tear.

http://www.amazon.com/toweldryandagoodcry

Available at your favorite ebook store

www.youtube.com/toweldryandagoodcry

www.facebook.com/judydelucaauthor

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While Hiram Maxin, inventor of the machine gun, is known to have obtained the first patent for a curling iron in 1866, it’s Marcel Grateau who is credited for actually inventing the curling iron in 1990.

The Marcel iron, was a revolutionary breakthrough for women and their hair

. Salons boomed with business from woman wanting the new hair trend.

Little did Hiram Maxin or Marcel Grauteau know was, that for one hundred and thirty years and still counting, the curling iron revolutionized the way women do their hair.

Have a look at my photo Museum of Hair History to look at some cool pictures of the past tools used in the Beauty and Barber industry.

HAVE you read my ebook, Towel Dry and a Good Cry, yet?

It’s about two Italian bff’s doing hair in the 80’s and the lives they touch through their clients.

Guaranteed to make you laugh you ass off and shed a little tear.

http://www.amazon.com/toweldryandagoodcry

Or your favorite ebook store

View the book trailer: www.youtube.com/toweldryandagoodcry

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Wearing foundation softens the appearance of fine lines, brightens skin, and hides discoloration that comes along with mature skin.

Choosing the right foundation and color are crucial to the outcome of younger looking skin.

Have you ever seen someone wearing the wrong shade of foundation and you can see a distinct line of demarcation along their jawline?

Picking the right shade will give you a natural look rather than a caked on look.

Mature skin needs color and concealment. When choosing a foundation, remember, it comes in two basic formulas, oil and water based. Water based foundations are sheer but don’t necessarily cover blotches or discoloration. Oil based foundation has the best coverage for evening out the skin.

Choosing the Right Shade:

For ruddy skin, Yellow based shades such as golden beige or honey beige are the most flattering.

For sallow complexions, Rose or ivory undertones look best.

Very pale skin, looks best in ivory, rather that yellow undertones, such as alabaster.

Always remember before applying foundation it is imperative to hydrate the face prior to using any foundation.

Seal your foundation with a loose or pressed powder geared for mature skin. Powders for mature skin contain more moisturizers and don’t make your skin look dry. Follow with blush. follow my next blog post on blush for mature skin!

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I want to share something UPLIFTING with you all, especially in these trying times, that will cure your stay at home blues and make you feel so proud of our profession!

You HAVE to read my ebook, Towel Dry and a Good Cry!

It’s about two Italian bff’s doing hair in the 80’s and the lives they touch through their clients.

Guaranteed to make you laugh you ass off and shed a little tear.

http://www.amazon.com/toweldryandagoodcry

Or your favorite ebook store

View the book trailer: www.youtube.com/toweldryandagoodcry

Follow me on Pinterest for more beauty info and tips

I’m sure I’m not alone when I say sometimes, I read up a storm and other times I may not read a book for months. Sometimes, a book devours all my time and stirs me so much that there’s just not a book worthy of following that one. And sometimes, I will read a line from a book that just floors me. Floors me enough to reread the line several times and possibly write it down because the line is so brilliant.

I have been in what I call, reading mode, chomping down on a stack of books I’ve had awaiting me for quite some time. I opened the book Blue Diary by Alice Hoffman and reached the second sentence and had to stop for one of those reread moments and for sure, this time, I had to write this sentence down because this was writing at its finest.

On this glorious day, the brilliant sky is filled with banks of motionless clouds, fleecy as sheep, but so obedient and lazy they haven’t a need of a Shepard or fence.

Enough said.

Have you checked out my book trailer yet? Get a glimpse into my novel.

www.youtube.com/toweldryandagoodcry

You can purchase Towel Dry and a Good Cry at your favorite eBook store.

My last two blog posts, Conceal Age-related skin Imperfections and Mature Skin and Foundation, talked about the best way to conceal undereye dark circles, broken capillaries on the cheeks and choosing the best foundation for mature skin.

As we age older skin becomes more sallow. Blush can help mature skin recapture the rosiness of youth.

Blush comes in three forms: cream, powder and cream-powder. cream blush works best on dry skin because it adds a little more moisture. Powder blush is great for normal to oily skin, reducing shine and giving more holding power on the skin.

Warm shades of blush contain more yellow and red such as peach and pink. They are more forgiving on mature skin.

Gray or white haired look best in pink, rose, plum, mauve because it compliments cooler skin.

To minimize wrinkles, be sure to apply blush to the apples of your cheeks.

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I want to share something UPLIFTING with you all,especially in these trying times, that will cure your stay at home blues and make you so proud of the hairdressing profession!

You HAVE to read my novel, Towel Dry and a Good Cry! It’s about two Italian BFF’s doing hair in the 80’s and the lives they touch through their clients. Guaranteed to make you laugh your ass off and shed a little tear.

Purchase at your favorite ebook store.

Book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/toweldryandagoodcry