The beauty industry has seen recessions and meltdowns on Wall Street, yet has staunchly survived. Even through the Great Depression. When almost every unnecessary comfort was cut from life, many women still had their hair done. It was the only small luxury they allowed themselves. Consequently, hairdressers kept their jobs. My great-grandmother was a hairdresser in the 1930s and was able to feed and clothe her family when so many could not.  

Salons have noted that clientele’s needs are changing. While many customers still view cuts and styling as essentials, on the beauty menu’s array of options, non-essential treatments are garnering less business. The frequency of client appointments is changing as well. The Professional Beauty Association’s report on these alterations is important to know for enterprising stylists and salon owners alike.   Some services have taken hits, but the basics are still as popular as ever:

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Insurance scams can be big business. High premiums and unemployment leave many considering their current policies. This is where phony providers—with their health discount and limited benefits plans—step in. Promises of low premiums for optimum coverage take advantage of many but go unfulfilled when needed. For consumers, needless to say, this is a problem. But if the consumer is informed, these scams reap less. The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud’s website, www.insurancefraud.org , ha ...

In the last few years, more and more people have started a business in their home. To keep up with this trend, Safeco now offers coverage tailored to meet these specific needs, the Home Business Package. This new policy covers both business personal property and business merchandise. In addition, coverage is extended to detached structures on the residence’s premises used for a home-based business. On-premises liability coverage is also provided at the liability limit of the residence premises.  If the home’s liability is $300,000, the same amount applies to the home business.