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.

Post-Curve, Pre-Vaccine: Where do salons go from here?

As of the day I write this, efforts to flatten the curve seem to be working, but we can't stay inside forever. Within the...

Troubleshooting Your Salon: What to do when you aren’t breaking even.

Today, I’m not going to talk about respirators, beds, or masks. I’m not going to talk about what the pandemic could mean for our...

COVID-19: Our New Economic Reality

If you’re seeking comfort, look elsewhere. I’m a pessimistic realist and I’m not pulling any punches today. None of us has time to waste on carefully crafted introductions that state the obvious, so let’s get right to it: Now that COVID-19 has upended everything, what the hell do we do as individuals, employees, employers, small business owners, parents, and as an industry overall? What can we expect over the next few years?

The Social Distancing and Homeschool Survival Guide for Parents

Hello! You likely know me as “Tina Alberino, Beauty Industry Window-Smasher Extraordinaire,” but I also happen to be homeschooling my five children. As someone...

Year-Round Tax Prep Tips for Beauty Professionals

Everyone is beholden to their tax obligations, no matter what line of work you're in, but in our industry, taxes can be particularly tricky—especially...

Your First Month: Settling Into Your New Workplace

It can be hard to navigate social interactions with a group of new people, especially with first-impression pressure. Unless you’re among founding staff at...

Money Management: How to Simplify Your Finances

Before you read this, I recommend reading this Community post about the Profit First strategy, and why I wholeheartedly do not recommend it for...

How to Unfriend the Internet

Your Aunt Linda can pry into your personal life the way civilized people creeped on each other pre-MySpace—by dropping by unexpectedly, asking a bunch of uncomfortable questions, and secretly rummaging through your medicine cabinet.

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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.

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?
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