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.

Wage Theft: What it is and what you can do about it.

Learn how to identify wage theft in the beauty industry and what steps to take action against it. Salon professionals should be aware of their rights and the mechanisms in place to protect them.

Building a Better Beauty Industry Together

A motivational wake-up call, emphasizing the value and professionalism in the beauty industry. Recognize your worth, challenge exploitative practices, and take control of your professional life. Affirmations for both salon professionals and owners, promoting respect, collaboration, and proactive change to foster a healthier industry environment.

5+ Lies Every Beauty Professional Has Heard

Debunking common myths in the beauty industry, offering insights and truths to counteract misinformation that can hinder professional growth. Providing clarity and encouraging a proactive approach to career development.

How to Establish a Home Salon

The essential steps of setting up a salon at home, emphasizing the importance of compliance with state cosmetology regulations, zoning laws, and insurance requirements. Practical advice on planning, licensing, and marketing to ensure a successful home salon business.

Working from Home: The Pros and Cons of Home Salons

An analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of operating a salon from home, covering topics such as investment costs, privacy concerns, professional standards, and client attraction strategies. This comprehensive guide is essential for anyone considering transitioning their salon business to a home-based model.

Are Renters Right for Your Salon?

Considerations salon owners should make before deciding to incorporate booth renters into their business. Learn the implications of transitioning from a salon owner to a landlord.

Changing the Booth Rental Salon Structure Entirely: Don’t Be “Just a Landlord”

Innovative ways for salon owners to offer additional business services to booth renters. Create a supportive environment through training, marketing support, and operational assistance, transforming the traditional landlord-renter relationship into a partnership that fosters growth for both parties.

Independently Together: Encouraging Self-Employed Renters to Behave as a Team

Strategies for salon owners to foster a team environment among independent booth renters. How to motivate individual professionals to collaborate and support each other while maintaining their autonomy. Practical tips for creating a cooperative atmosphere in a shared workspace, enhancing both individual and collective success.

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The 2024 DOL Rule Change

The Department of Labor (DOL) is reintroducing the six-factor "economic realities" test to distinguish between employees and independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act, abandoning the 2021 rule which emphasized control and profit opportunity.

Highlighting Humanity: Embracing Gender Diversity in Salons

Learn the harmful impact of discriminatory practices and receive actionable advice for embracing diversity, ensuring respect, and advocating for change. Learn about the legal and ethical responsibilities of salon professionals and discover best practices for promoting inclusivity in your salon, transforming it into a space where every client feels valued and respected.

A Brush with the Law: The Debate Over Cosmetology Licensing

Uncover how targeted certifications can break barriers for aspiring salon professionals, streamlining their path to entrepreneurship without the need for extensive, irrelevant training. This article sheds light on the impact of these licenses on the beauty sector, offering key insights for those aspiring to join the professional beauty industry.

Do booth or suite renters have to accept the salon owner’s gift certificates?

Is your salon landlord being a Grinch this holiday season?

Your Day in Court: How to Behave in Front of a Judge

Essential tips for maintaining proper decorum in a courtroom. How to dress, behave, and communicate, as well as the importance of respect and professionalism to make a positive impression on the judge. Invaluable guidance for anyone in the beauty industry or elsewhere who finds themselves in a legal setting.
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