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Trade Ya! How to Barter

January 1, 1999  | Article

Expansion Requires A Hard Look At The Books

January 1, 1999  | Article

When the time came to expand to a full-service day spa at five times here present rent, salon owner Leslyn Zak wondered if she could make the leap. So she brought in a financial professional to help crunch the numbers and create a winning game plan.

Get With It … On-Line

November 1, 1998  | Article

If you aren't online yet chatting with other nail techs, you're missing a unique opportunity.

Up the Ladder: What’s After Nail Tech?

October 1, 1998  | Article

From a career as a part-time manufacturer's educator to a full-time industry consultant, the nail industry presents myriad opportunities.

When Your Competition Comes Calling

October 1, 1998  | Article

As a salon owner for more than 10 years, I have found myself in some uncomfortable situations—from confronting an employee with poor workmanship to taking a customer to small claims court to recover money form a bad check. But nothing unnerves me more than when a competitor walks through my salon door.

As I See It: Nails Make Bad News

September 1, 1998  | Article

We try to understand why some salons do not comply with even simple board rules, whether the inspection process and fines keep salons honest, and whether salons and consumers have any recourse when they have a problem.

Kids These Days ...

August 1, 1998  | Article

Do today's nail techs know what it takes to build a full book? If not, as a veteran you should lend a hand.

Whose Product Is It Anyway? Understanding Counterfeits and Knockoffs

July 1, 1998  | Article

Fraud, deceit, confusion—call it what you want, but counterfeit and diverted products hurt the entire industry.

Choosing Our Words Carefully

July 1, 1998  | Article

The term “discount salon” used to mean a salon whose service prices were less than 50% of the national average, but the term no longer has the same meaning.

Just My Opinion: Be a Good Loser

June 1, 1998  | Article

Losing is one of the few places in life where things are black and white. The difference, however lies in how each person chooses to deal with the experience.

Enough Already? Are There Too Many People for Too Few Jobs?

June 1, 1998  | Article

According to the government, there is an oversupply of cosmetologists for available work. Salon professionals tell a different story. Is the industry over-crowded, or has the government come up with some faulty statistics?

A Woman’s Work…Is in the Salon

May 1, 1998  | Article

The nail industry is a great place for working mothers- if you’re organized, educated and know how to prioritize.

Editor's Note: Make Your Own Decisions About Truth in Advertising

May 1, 1998  | Article

There have been times when I haven’t been happy about running certain ads. But I think it’s important that readers understand the difference between paid advertising and editorial provided by the editors of NAILS.

Beyond the Classroom - Apprentice Programs

April 1, 1998  | Article

Apprentice programs give new nail technicians what formal school training leaves out in many states: hands-on experience. Whether replacing or augmenting classroom instruction, apprentice programs could be the answer to today’s educational shortcomings.

What’s in a Name? Protecting Your Salon Name Legally

April 1, 1998  | Article

It’s hard to believe that anyone could deprive you of the right to use your own name or hard-earned reputation for product endorsements. But it can happen unless you know how to protect yourself.