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.

The Beauty of Rehabilitation

Every year, 650,000 people leave prison, only to be discriminated against by employers, making it difficult (if not impossible) to reintegrate. Additionally, many people leave prison with...

Average Salon Commission Rates: Understanding Salon Compensation

“I’m a cosmetology student. Recently, I learned that most stylists are paid on a commission basis. I don’t understand what that means or what...

Policy Enforcement: How to Communicate Consequences

Learn how to community your salon's policies and how to enforce them when clients challenge you.

How to Choose the Best Legal Business Structure for Your Salon

Your beauty business's legal structure will impact how your business is taxed and the degree to which you (and any partners) can be held...

Managing Millennials: Understanding the Next Generation of Salon Professionals

So, you think you know who Millennials are and what they’re all about? If you still believe Millennials to be spoiled, entitled, self-obsessed teenagers—it’s time for...

Six Personality Traits of Successful Salon Managers

Only 10% of people naturally possess the traits to become effective managers. Not everyone has what it takes—and that isn't a bad thing. Business management...

How to Prepare for an Extended Medical Absence from the Salon

Life throws unexpected curveballs, and unfortunately, federal laws in the US don't yet guarantee paid maternity leave or paid sick leave. While the FMLA...

Professional Development: How to Create an Individual Development Plan

Many employers can agree that demand for skilled professionals far exceeds supply but few are willing to do the work necessary to develop and...

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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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