June 2026

Grooming Gab

How to Boost Your Productivity without Burning Out

By Kathy Hosler Digital edition ↗

Elevate Your Grooming

Different Strokes for Different Folks: Understanding Variations in Everyday Trims

By Blake Hernandez Digital edition ↗

Derm Connection

The Truth is in the Coat: A Groomer’s Superpower at Work

By Cliff Faver Digital edition ↗

Groomer's Guide

The Fraudulent Groomer: Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

By Allison Murphy Digital edition ↗

2026 Contest Results www.NWGroom.com

Northwest 2026 Contest Results

Digital edition ↗

Dogs (and Cats) Want to Be Ergonomic, Too!

By Chris Anthony Digital edition ↗

Salon Success Strategies

Using Structure to Make Your Salon’s Digital Tools Work for You

By Amanda McGrath Digital edition ↗

Techniques

If It Isn’t Documented, It Didn’t Happen: Protecting Yourself with Proof

By Stephenie Calhoun Digital edition ↗

Groomer's Guide

Virtual Assistants: Affordable Help to Lighten Your Load

By Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins, MA, ICMG, PGC, CCE Digital edition ↗

Better Cat Grooming

From Calm to Crazy: Managing Meltdowns in the Cat Grooming Salon

By Lynn Paolillo, CFMG & Certifier Digital edition ↗

Life

Scissoring for Two: Navigating Pregnancy as a Grooming Professional

By Misty Gieczys Digital edition ↗

Salon Spotlight

Jazzy Pawz: Redefining Dog Grooming with a Wellness-Driven, Cage-Free Approach

By Keith Loria Digital edition ↗