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Spring is in the air, and that means beautiful scents will soon follow. Whether you love traditional scents or something a little less ordinary, check out these fragrances that range from beautifully floral to unique and bold.


Butter Toki’s Fluffy Maple Pancakes fragrance oil-based perfume will leave your clients smelling sweet. The shop features many different scents that range from baked goods to luscious fruit. If you are tired of the traditional floral aromas out there, this is the company for you.

Xyrena’s Dark Ride captures the scent of water ride staples like Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park, and Splash Mountain. Part of the company’s VR collection, the unisex fragrance is meant to recreate a highly-sought-after sensory experience. The scent is strangely mesmerizing and certainly one of a kind.

Seventh Muse’s handmade violet perfume oil has a light vintage floral scent. It comes in a .5-oz. glass bottle, and is nestled inside a glossy black box with matching vintage-style labels. The oil contains no alcohol or water, so the scent is not diluted.

Frankie & Myrrh’s Hello Sunshine contains scents of bergamot, rose, and lemon. A great light, subtle freshwater perfume spray, it can be used as an after-shower body mist or as a deodorant spray under clothing. It also works well as a car freshener, room freshener, or linen spray.

Inkling Scents’ Sultry has a base of creamy sandalwood and white amber, a lotus flower, orchid, and Bulgarian rose heart, and a silky vanilla top note. The company’s oil blends are more subtle when initially applied, but last longer as the oil does not evaporate but rather absorbs into the skin. The perfume comes in a .33-oz. roll-on glass bottle.

Singularity Handmade’s Elevated is a unique mixture of citrus and rosemary essential oils. It has top notes of lemon and lime, with rosemary as a middle note, and a light beeswax base note. The .25-oz slide tin has a lock to make sure the lid does not slip off. This solid perfume is made with natural essential oils only.

Four publications for beauty industry professionals to enhance their leadership skills, financial awareness, professional growth, and joy!

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When Bowie Lau and Jeffrey Ching opened JBW Jeffrey Ching Salon in 2011, they weren’t just launching another luxury hair destination—they were building a business rooted in passion, artistry, and thoughtful growth.
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Inside the Systems That Power an Elevated Salon Experience From seamless online booking to a team-first culture, J Gold Salon in Atlanta offers more than great hair—it delivers consistent, high-touch service with the help of partners like Boulevard and American Express.
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Want to grow your career as a beauty professional? K18 Sales Manager Sabrina Sanborn shares advice on networking, mentorship, and self-advocacy—from attending hair shows to finding the right guidance to reach your goals.

A combination of clear policies, effective communication, and strong client relationships has helped me create a more reliable and efficient booking system.

Founded by Cleveland serial entrepreneur Shaura Rodgers, Nailtorious has grown to include a nail supply megastore, training facilities, and retail line for nail techs.

This period after the holidays can bring on a huge lull for hairstylists. We asked Cosmo Prof's team of professionals to offer their best advice on how to deal with the January-February slow period.

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Want to become savvy about your personal finances, but don't quite know where to start? Anna Manukyan identifies six important concepts for building a strong financial foundation.

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Anna Manukyan shares a breakdown of what different types of financial accounts should be used for.

Vagaro has consistently been at the forefront of salon software technology, helping businesses be more efficient, create more effective communication, and even improve company culture. Now, Connect by Vagaro, the platform’s two-way communication capability, and Vagaro’s new generative AI tools are giving owners new opportunities to grow and expand.
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