Ressources for mobile hair stylists and mobile barbers
On this page you will find a really curated content, we gather all the resources you can use if you already are a mobile barber or if you plan to become a at-home hair stylist.
There are a lot of blogs and websites out there talking about beauty, styling or even barbering and all types of haircuts, bang styles, buzz cuts. There is no need for one more. And we will mention a few of them on this page, the ones we consider to be the best or the most useful.
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National associations and organizations
National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
Arlington, Virginia
National Interstate Council of Cosmetology Boards, Inc.
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Data and number about the market :
All the data, the statistics to know more about the market you are in or about to enter.
Bureau of Labor Statistics propose a lot of interesting number on Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists and Hair salon businesses : https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/barbers-hairstylists-and-cosmetologists.htm#tab-1
A study of the whole industry from IBIS, it dates back a bit, but still very complete : https://codlrc.org/sites/default/files/IBIS_HairNailSalonsUS_IndustryReport.pdf
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Legal questions resources :
Georgia State Board of Cosmetologists and Barbers : https://sos.ga.gov/licensing-division-georgia-secretary-states-office
To check the status of a license : https://verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/Search.aspx
To renew your Cosmetology license / Barber License / Hair Designer : https://sos.ga.gov/licensing-division-georgia-secretary-states-office
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Insurances for hair stylists
One of the specialist of hair stylists even mobile stylists is elitebeautysociety.com
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Taxes
When it come to taxes, hard to let aside Intuit / Turbotax, this article is really interesting because practical and focus on a few major prices of advices : https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/self-employment-taxes/tax-topics-for-freelancers-contractors-and-consultants/L3hB3EjOs
The official, no other comment needed : https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/independent-contractor-self-employed-or-employee
Salary resources and guides :
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Specific equipment and tools for mobile stylists
beauty-salon-equipment.com > https://www.beauty-salon-equipment.com/transportable-beauty-salon-equipment/
salonsmart.com > https://www.salonsmart.com/Hair-Salon-Equipment-and-Furniture
Find protective equipment against COVID19 for hairstylists and barbers
As a courtesy from the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), here is a listing of how to find PPE equipment to protect yourself and the customers :
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Acrylic Shields
Reception Area Protected Screen
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Personal protective equipement
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Face Shields
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Safety Solutions
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If you wish to submit ideas or ressources for this page, please send a message here : contact@dashstylists.com
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