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A hairstylist cuts a blonde client's wet bob haircut while the salon chair is turned away from the station mirror. The stylist uses a comb and scissors to shape the hair in a modern salon with warm lighting, natural wood accents and contemporary décor. The image illustrates a haircut in progress with the client positioned away from the mirror.

Should You Turn Clients Away From the Mirror During a Haircut?

Two hairstylists in a salon share a secretive moment as one whispers into the other's ear. Surrounded by salon stations and hair products, the pair react with amused expressions, capturing the playful, behind-the-chair camaraderie of salon life.

10 Wild Hairstylist Confessions That Belong in the Hall of Fame

A hairstylist in a salon receives a bouquet of flowers from a client, illustrating the support and compassion many hairdressers experience during difficult life events.

"My Clients Got Me Through It": Hairdressers Share the Unexpected Support They Found Behind the Chair

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Why We Do This: Hairstylists Share the Moments That Made It All Worth It

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What Would You Do: Kids in the Salon

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From Thinning to Scalp Spots—What's a Stylist's Role?

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BTC Hair Trend Report

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How to Return to Work While Grieving

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You Know Your Mom is a Hairstylist When…

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3 Ways to Support Your Hairstylist Without Booking an Appointment

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WWYD: How Long is Too Long For a Haircut?

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Need to Fire a Family Member? Read This Advice!

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How to Financially Survive Being CLOSED on Saturdays

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Do Clients Deserve a Discount If You're Running Late?

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When Should You Block a Client? Read This!

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How to Deal With Clients Who Are Too Needy

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Amazon Salon: What Salon Owners & Hairdressers Think

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