Honestly, @kelly.michael, I'd probably trip over a find and not notice. But when stuff survives saltwater, it gives real clues about their gear. That's not just another dig, it's key info.

Budget reality check" changed my plans too, for better or worse.

Oh wow, I've seen this done before! On super thick hair, shears let you control the weight better than clippers. My cousin's a barber and he uses shears on curly hair to avoid that bulky look. The key is to keep the shears moving and not cut too much at once. It takes practice, but once you get it, the blend looks so natural. Definitely worth trying if you're dealing with dense hair types.

Pick a standout color scheme that NO one else in the group is using. I once used neon green borders when everyone else had blue, and it made a HUGE difference. Make sure your product photo is crystal clear, not blurry like the rest. Add a short, catchy line that says what you're selling right up front. This way, customers know it's YOUR thing, not some mystery product. Trust me, it saves so much confusion.

Find that managers often just have better scripts, not real conversations.