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.

Salon Benefits & Compensation: “What am I entitled to?”

"What are salon professionals owed in terms of service or retail commissions? What commission are we entitled to by law? How about benefits?" Unless you have...

Proudly Incompetent: No pride, no care, no shame, no remorse.

Lately, it seems like everywhere I go is staffed with incompetent, lazy people that just do not care about customer service or satisfaction. Yesterday,...

[AASM] “Can I sue for client theft?”

"I'm a renter. Another renter in my salon has stolen all of my clients. She's undercutting my prices and including more in her services....

Salon Owners: Start Acting Like Leaders

This is a post I link angry salon owners to. If you're one of them, welcome! If not, I hope you at least find...

How to Fire a Bad Client

We've all had them: clients who throw tantrums, walk out without paying, and treat professionals so disrespectfully that they've reduced them to tears. Bad...

Replying to Negative Online Reviews

So, you've finally gotten your first (and hopefully your last) negative review online. Many sites like Yelp allow you to respond to them. How...

Improperly Classified: What To Do When You’ve Been Misclassified as an Independent Contractor

I'm going to give a quick review here for those of you that hit this page before you read this article about how to...

6 Incredibly Unethical Ways to Increase Your Tips

Are you suffering in this struggling economy and more than willing to debase yourselves for a few extra bucks? Here’s a list of unethical...

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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.

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

What can you do when your booth renters are behind on payments and you don't have a written lease?

The Salon Owner’s and Booth Renter’s Guide to Avoiding an IRS Audit

Critical strategies for salon professionals to minimize the risk of an IRS audit. Essential practices such as: proper expense documentation, embracing digital transactions over cash, and ensuring accurate tax filings. Maintaining financial integrity and compliance within the beauty industry.
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