Tina Alberino

Beauty industry survivalist, salon crisis interventionist, tactical verb-weapon specialist, and the leader of at least a hundred workplace revolutions, Tina Alberino is known as much for her extensive knowledge as for her sarcastic wit and mercilessly straightforward style. She’s the author of The Beauty Industry Survival Guide and Salon Ownership and Management: A Definitive Guide to the Professional Beauty Business. When she’s not writing, educating, or consulting, she can be found overthinking everything, identifying problems people didn’t know existed, and stubbornly working to change the things she cannot accept.
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How to Build a Book: Three Big Lies You’ve Been Told

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Debunking common myths about building a client base in the beauty industry. Effective marketing strategies for salon professionals. How to grow your clientele base intelligently and sustainably.
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The Silencing of the Writer’s Voice: Bitch, don’t kill my vibe.

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Over the last few years, I've noticed a shift in the way editorial content is written. Each article is presented in an identical tone....
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The 20 Factor IRS Test: Independent Contractors in the Salon

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An in-depth analysis of the IRS's 20-factor test for determining whether salon workers are employees or independent contractors. This guide provides clarity on each factor, tailored specifically for the beauty industry, helping salon owners and professionals navigate the complexities of employment classification.
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Tis the Season for Classification Lawsuits….fa la la la la?

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A look at the surge in classification lawsuits during tax season as salon professionals grapple with the implications of being labeled as independent contractors versus employees. Guidance on how both employees and salon owners can navigate these legal waters, emphasizing the importance of understanding and adhering to IRS guidelines.
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Report & Enforce

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The importance of using legal avenues to address workplace violations in the beauty industry. Why you should report and prosecute bad business owners for wage and labor abuses, and the role individuals play in advocating for industry-wide change. Learn tactics to help you fight for fair treatment, wages, and employment conditions.
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The Great Commission Failure: A Tale of Three Nail Techs

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The potential losses salons face with commission-only pay structures. The benefits of hourly wages plus commission, and its impact on both salon profitability and employee earnings.
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Giving Up: Is it Time to Throw in the Towel?

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Motivation and guidance for beauty professionals contemplating leaving the industry. Addressing feelings of disillusionment. Practical advice on evaluating one's career and making empowered decisions. A beacon of support for those facing professional crossroads.
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Contracts 101: Debt Bondage through “Training Agreements”

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The potential pitfalls of training agreements in the beauty industry How training agreements can unfairly bind employees to employers. How training agreements can be overly burdensome and legally questionable. How salon owners and professionals can navigate these tricky arrangements.
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A Brush with the Law: The Debate Over Cosmetology Licensing

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Help! My booth renters aren’t paying their rent!

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