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Business Aspects:
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Clear understanding of being a business owner
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Decide Business type (Sole Proprietor, Corporation, S Corp, LLC)
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Estimate Quarterly Taxes
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Open Business Bank Account
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Rent/Deposit
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Review Lease
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Copy of Cosmetology License
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Obtain State Specific Licenses/Permits
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Apply For Federal EIN HERE
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Apply For State/Local Retail Permit
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Set Business Hours
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Create Service Menu (Detail each service you are going to offer, products needed, time to complete)
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Set Prices
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Design Brand
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Create Marketing Plan
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Create FaceBook Business Page, Instagram Business Account, Claim Business on Google
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Create Webpage
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Request Supply Chain Reps
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Write Down Policies/Procedures Post Where Needed
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Late for Appointment
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No Call/No Show
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Cancellation
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Haircut Guarantee
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Chemical Service Guarantee
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Client Complaints
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Rescheduling Fee
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Fee for Booking Outside Normal Business Hours
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Deposits
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Sick Clients
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Head Lice
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Inclement Weather
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - Formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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Liability Insurance
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Appointment/schedule book or app (i.e. GlossGenius, Square Appointments, Vagaro, Schedl, etc.)
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Credit Card Processor (Chip Reader)
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Cash box or bag
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File folder, envelopes to organize receipts
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Bookkeeping system (i.e. ledger book, QuickBooks Self-Employed, etc.)
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Pens, Notebook, Post-It’s, Envelopes
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Scissors
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Stapler, Tape, Paper Clips
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Business/Referral Cards
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Business Card Holder
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Stainless Steel Business Name Card Holder Wallet Leather
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2 Pieces Metal Business Card Holder for Desk, Cell Phone Stand
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Vintage Pressed Metal Business Card Holder
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Gift Certificates/Cards
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Station Supplies:
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Cart/Trolley
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3 Tier Utility Rolling Cart with Cover Board, Handle, Locking Wheels, 2 Small Baskets & 4 Hooks
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Storage Bins
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2 Pack Foldable Cubes Storage Bins with Lids
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4-Pack Stackable Bins For Organizing
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Plastic Organization and Storage Bins With Lids
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Extension Cords/Power Stips
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Cord Organizers
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Capes (i.e. Cutting, Chemical Processing, Shampoo, etc.)
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Aprons/Smocks
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Aprons with Large Pockets, Canvas Cross Back Heavy Duty Adjustable Work Apron, Size M to XXL​
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Adjustable Professionals Women Bib Apron, Multi Function with Tool Pockets
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Shears & Razors (i.e. Thinning, Feather Razor, Swivel Thumb, etc.)
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Clippers & Guards
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Trimmers
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Water Spray Bottle
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Framar Premium Continuous Hair Spray Bottle
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Salon Style Hair Spray Bottle
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Hot Tools (i.e. Flat Iron, Curling Iron, Blow Dryer, etc.)
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Backbar (i.e. Shampoo/Conditioner for Various Hair Types: Volume, Color Treated, Clarifier, Thin/Fragile, Coarse/Thick, Curly, Kids, Men, etc.)
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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Styling Products (i.e. Various Types of Hairspray, Thermal Protectant, Gel, Mousse, Texture Paste, Dry Shampoo, Shine Finishing Spray, Leave-in Conditioner, etc.)
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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Treatments (Olaplex, Malibu Crystal Gel, Deep Conditioning, Color Seal, Hair Masks, Porosity Care)
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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Rollers
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Brushes (i.e. Paddle, Wet Brush, Nylon, Backcombing, Round Barrel, etc.)
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Combs (i.e. Cutting, Wide Tooth, Barber, Foiling, etc.)
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Vellen Hair Ultimate Cutting Comb, Unbreakable PEI Material 430°F
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Olivia Garden CarboSilk Comb Set For Technical and Chemical Services
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32-7 inch All Purpose Hair Comb. Hair Cutting Combs. Barber’s & Hairstylist Combs.
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Clips (i.e. Jaws, Double/Single Prong, Alligator, Duckbill, etc.)
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Bobby Pins
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Elastic Bands
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2500 pcs Mini Hair Rubber Bands with a Box
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Large 2.25 Inch 4mm Hair Elastics Ponytail Holders - 30 Count
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Rope Cotton
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Plastic Processing Caps
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Disposable Gloves
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Hand Mirror
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Timer
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First Aid Kit/Blood Spill Kit
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Glass Cleaner
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Trash Can & Liners
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Small Modern 1.3 Gallon Rectangle Metal Lidded Step Trash Can
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Baffect Small Trash Can with Lid Waste Basket
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Broom & Dust Pan
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Stand Up Broom and Dustpan
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Paper Towels
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Towels
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GREEN LIFESTYLE Black Bleach Proof Towels Bulk Sets 100% Cotton
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Utopia Towels Cotton Bleach Proof Salon Towels- 24 Pack
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Arkwright Bleach Safe Salon Towel- 12 Pack
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Laundry Detergent
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ECO ROOTS Laundry Detergent Sheets, ECO FRIENDLY- 64 loads
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Amazon Basics Laundry Detergent Pacs, Free & Clear, Hypoallergenic- 120 Count
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Bleach
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Laundry Hamper
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Large Bamboo Laundry Hamper With Lid & Removable Bag
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Slim Laundry Hamper, 60 Liter, Cut Out Handles, Attached Hinged Lid, Ventilated, Set of 2
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Double Laundry Hamper, Pull-Out and Removable Laundry Bags, Metal Frame, Oxford Fabric, Wooden Shelf
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Retail Shopping Bags
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Eersida 200 Pieces Thank You Merchandise Bag with Handles 3 Sizes
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Weewooday 100 Pieces 4 Different Sizes Frosted Plastic Bags with Handles
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Miscellaneous
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ZAXOP Resistant Silicone Mat Pouch
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Color Supplies:
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Color Kit (i.e. Semi, Demi, Perm, etc.)​​
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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Lightener
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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Developer
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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Color Eraser/Extractor
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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Digital Scale
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Color Tube Key
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Whisk/Spatula
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- Mixing​
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Electric Mixing Bowl for Hair Color with USB Rechargeable & LCD Time Display
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Dyestuff Automatic Mixer Blender Household Hair Dye Cream Mixing Bowl Kit
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Meche Sheets
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Foil
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Plastic Wrap/Paper
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Tint Bowls
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Colortrak Galaxy Glitter Bowls With Suction Cup Holder, 2-Pack
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Colortrak SC Aurora Bowls, Stackable Color Bowls With Non-Slip Rubber Bottom 2 Bowls
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Level 3 Collapsible Tint Bowl
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Plastic Mixing Tint Bowl
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Pink​
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Tint Brushes
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Framar
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Colortrak
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Applicator Bottle
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Slant Tip Applicator Bottle 8 oz.​- 6 Count​
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driew Applicator Bottles for Hair, 5oz Hair Squeeze Bottle with Angle Tip
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Permanent Curl & Straightening Services
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Perm Kits
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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Chemical Straightener Kits
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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End Papers
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Rope Cotton
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(See Station Supplies)​
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Processing Caps
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(See Station Supplies)​
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Wax Supplies:
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Wax Pot
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Soft Wax
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Hard Wax
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Strips
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Applicator Sticks
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Cleanser, Aloe Vera Creme, Wax Remover for Skin
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Disposable Headbands
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Facial Supplies:
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Facial Towels
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Washcloths
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GREEN LIFESTYLE Bulk Washcloths 12x12 50 Pack
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Amazon Basics Fast Drying, Extra Absorbent, Terry Cotton Washcloths - Pack of 24​
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Headbands
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(See Waxing Supplies)
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Disposable Gloves
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(See Station Supplies)​
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Cotton Pads
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Plastic Caps
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(See Color Services)​
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Facial Applicator Brushes
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Disposable Spatulas
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Bowls
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4Pcs Face Mask Mixing Bowl, Microwavable Silicone
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Cleanser
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Toner
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Masks (i.e. Dry, Oily, Normal/Combo, Anti-Aging, etc.)
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Moisturizer
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Cooling Eye Packs
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Miscellaneous
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Disposable Bibs Sheets- 125 pcs
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Disposable Massage Table-Bed Sheets - 90 Count 31.5" x 71"
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Saloniture 3-Piece Microfiber Massage Table Sheet Set
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Manicure & Pedicure Supplies
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Hand Towels
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(See Facials)​
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Washcloths
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(See Facials)​
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Disposable Gloves
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(See Station Supplies)​
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Disposable Flip Flops
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Disposable Spatulas
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(See Facials)​
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Finger Bowls
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2pcs Manicure Bowls
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Noel Asmar Spa Manicure Dish, Ergonomic Design, Recyclable Made from Resin
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Electric Massage Nail Soaking Bowl
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Nail Brush
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Foot Files
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Foot Scrubber
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Disposable Foot Scrubber Sponge/Pumice Stone- 40 pcs
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2 in 1 Double Sided Hard Skin Callus Remover Scrubber Pedicure Exfoliate Tool- 24 pcs
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Glass Pumice Stone for Feet, Callus Remover & Foot Scrubber- 2 pcs
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Nail Files & Buffers
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Toe Separators
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Cuticle Softener/Remover
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Callus Remover
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Cuticle Nippers
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IVON Cuticle Trimmer, Non-Slip Professional Cuticle Nipper Stainless Steel Cutter
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Cuticle Nippers Pointed Blade- 3 pcs
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Opove Stainless Steel Cuticle Trimmer
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Cuticle Cutter/Pusher
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Stainless Steel Cuticle Pusher Acetone/Gel/Nail Polish Remover- 3pcs Set
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Nail Clippers
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Foot/Hand Soak
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Foot/Hand Scrubs
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Foot/Hand Masks
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Moisturizer
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Top/Base Coat
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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Nail Polish
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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Acetone
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ella+mila Soy Nail Polish Remover
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Cotton
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Embellishments
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Nail Glue​
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Nail Tips
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Nail Dryer/Lamp
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Professional UV LED Nail Lamp 48W
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Scissors
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Electric Nail Grinder
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MelodySusie 30000 RPM Professional Nail Drill
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Professional Rechargeable Nail Drill Machine
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Monomer & Polymer
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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Primer
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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Dappen Dish
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Miscellaneous
Eyelash Extension Services
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Tweezers
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(See Waxing Services.)​
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Lashes
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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Eyelash Extension Tape
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​
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Lash Brushes
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Primer
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​​
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Eyelash Adhesive
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​​
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Adhesive Remover
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​​
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Eye Pads
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(To be purchased directly via local supply store or rep.)​​
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