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The New Nail Technician's Survival Guide

April 1, 1996  | Article

Is there life after graduation from cosmetology school? You bet there is! While developing good work habits and building a clientele don’t happen overnight, working on them early in your career will help you stay one vine swing ahead of the rest.

European Touch Logs On

April 1, 1996  | Article

While most businesses in the salon industry are attempting to get up to speed with computers that serve only within the confines of the business, others are using their computers to access the seemingly limitless information available on the information superhighway. Suddenly, the salon industry is in the commuter lane of the on-ramp.

Should Professional Nail Products Be Sold Over the Counter?

April 1, 1996  | Article

Masters Of Their Craft

March 1, 1996  | Article

In just six months since its official launch, The Creative Academy has graduated hundreds of nail technicians, providing them with enhanced skills and a closer working relationship with Creative Nail Design Systems.

Shave Time From Services With A Good Filing System

March 1, 1996  | Article

You can’t beat a good filing system for helping you to make consistently great nails in less time. The first step is to develop one that works best for the way you work.

Bringing The Sun Inside

March 1, 1996  | Article

The decision to add a substantial new service to your salon is not one to take lightly. Tanning requires a financial investment that requires careful consideration.

Maggie's

January 1, 1996  | Article

At Avanté Studio & Spa, Maggie Boyd has created her seal of power both in the nail industry and in life as she works to empower her clients and her fellow nail professionals.

Tip of the Month: Using an Undercover Client

December 1, 1995  | Article

Find out if your customer service is as good as you want it to be.

Beyond Basic Training: How to Train Nail Techs on the Job

December 1, 1995  | Article

New nail technicians are diamonds in the rough. Here’s how salon owners help neophytes polish their skills to perfection.

Ladies, Start Your Engines: Consider Competing

December 1, 1995  | Article

Besides developing a greater understanding of what goes on behind the judges’ curtain, as a judge myself, I discovered a greater empathy for the competitors for putting themselves through a competition, and for judges, who have to quickly evaluate and score so many sets of seemingly perfect nails.

Ideas for Recruiting Nail Technicians

November 1, 1995  | Article

Keeping all your stations filled with qualified nail professionals is critical to the success of your business, whether you are a commission based or booth rental salon.

Give Your Staff a Raise Without Spending a Cent

October 1, 1995  | Article

10 ways to motivate and retain top staff

Delivering the Goods: Distributors Speak About Their Concerns

October 1, 1995  | Article

More and more distributors are placing service above the products they sell, offering technicians business as well as technical support. What do they want in return? Loyalty, of course.

Change Someone's Life

October 1, 1995  | Article

Keeping your clients happy is crucial but don't forget about your novice nail technicians.

Creative Takes a Tough Stance on Diversion

September 1, 1995  | Article