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September 22 2008 - Features

Do product innovations influence style trends or vice versa?

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? A similar question looms over the professional beauty industry: Do style trends drive product innovations, or do product innovations bring new trends to the forefront?

Three beauty industry professionals — a salon owner, a manufacturer, and a school owner — give us their thoughts on this matter.

May 18 2009 - Features

More Than Just Window Dressing

By Lynnette Madden

Enhancing your windows does not have to be an expensive or time-consuming ordeal. With a little imagination, you can really make your front window stand out. Use this monthly planner with plenty of practical tips to get you going.

Tags: ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONS, HOLIDAYS, SALON DECOR

May 18 2009 - Features

Hot Styles for Cool Weather

Inspired by Misa’s fall/winter lacquer collection, Femme, celebrity manicurist Elsbeth Schuetz creates six hot designs.

Tags: FALL, MISA COSMETICS, SEASONAL STYLES, WINTER

September 5 2008 - Features

Salons Have Success Selling Art Right From the Walls

<p>Artist and salon owner Christy Martin shows off artwork from the local high school at her salon.</p>

Put extra wall space to good use by showing off and selling artwork by local artists.

Tags: MODERN NAIL SALON, RETAILING, SALON DECOR

July 26 2008 - Features

Japan: Land of the Artistic Nailists

Japanese nailists, as nail techs are known, are highly skilled artisans. These nails from a contest in Japan are a prime example of the amazing art done by the Japanese.

By NAILS MAGAZINE

Japanese people place a high premium on personal appearance. Combined with plenty of disposable income, the typical Japanese consumer is able to dedicate substantial time and resources to her appearance. Beauty professionals reap the rewards of this interest and are well-compensated for their efforts.

Tags: INTERNATIONAL, NAIL ART

July 17 2008 - Features

A Little Boutique Beauty, Please

A new breed of nail salons is popping up in trendy neighborhoods across the country. Offering great services at affordable prices is the key business strategy for owners of these boutique nail salons. And consumers are undeniably drawn to these hip locations. What could be better than reasonably priced cuteness?

By Hannah Lee

A new breed of nail salons is popping up in trendy neighborhoods across the country. Offering great services at affordable prices is the key business strategy for owners of these boutique nail salons. And consumers are undeniably drawn to these hip locations. What could be better than reasonably priced cuteness?

Tags: DECOR, DESIGN

October 11 2008 - Features

12 Things to Know About Exterior Salon Signage

Grab passers-by's attention with good graphics, a simple message, and a clear message.

Tags: ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONS, BUSINESS, SIGNAGE

September 18 2009 - Features

Fabric Adds to the Fun

Fabric and texture can be used to enliven the nails and coordinate with clothing.

Tags: EMBELLISHMENTS, FABRIC NAILS, NAIL ART

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Nov, 19 2009
Destination Beautiful
Destination weddings have become hugely popular, probably because it's like a wedding and a vacation in one. And the locales -- Hawaii, Fiji, Cabo -- it's all incredibly romantic and beautiful. The Martha Stewart Weddings special edition about destination weddings... read full story

Nov, 16 2009
Text-ure Me
Looking for an affordable luxury to add to your fall and winter beauty fun? Put some texture on your nails. The November issue of Elle loves OPI Lincoln Park After Dark Suede, calling it a "sophisticated make-under" of the legendary... read full story

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