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Build Your Business With ProFiles Backstage

July 18, 2016  | Article

There’s good news for all you knowledge-hungry nail techs: Veteran salon owners Traci Dungan and Ami McClure are ready and willing to share all they’ve learned during their 20+ years in the nail industry.

Recruiting Students: Inexperience Has Its Advantages

July 13, 2016  | Article

Courting cosmetology students to find new techs for your salon takes some effort, but in a tough recruiting environment, it makes a lot of sense.

Conserve Your Brain Power: Use Milady Business Forms

July 13, 2016  | Article

There’s no need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to salon management.

Turn Phone Inquiries Into Bookings

July 13, 2016  | Article

How many people call your salon each day to ask about the price of a particular service and never get on the books? According to Tammy Dennis of Infinity Luxury Salon, the key is to build a relationship with the caller by asking questions.

PBFC Educates California Legislators at Tent Event

July 13, 2016  | News

The Professional Beauty Federation of California (PBFC) hosted its 16th Welcome to Our World (W.O.W.) event on April 11 in Sacramento, Calif.

Should You Hop on the Trend Bandwagon?

June 29, 2016  | Article

According to Relate (www.therelationaleconomy.com) there are four questions you should ask yourself when figuring out which trends to jump on board with.

Crowdsourcing: How do you handle your clients when you go on vacation?

June 21, 2016  | Article

This month we asked nail techs: How do you handle your clients
when you go on vacation?

On My Mind: Go Ahead...Judge NAILS By Its Cover

June 15, 2016  | Article

Everyone in the nail industry knows how important covers are on our printed issues. You might say they are the swoosh, the golden arches, the apple with a bite in it.

On My Mind: The Next Big Thing in the Nail Industry

June 13, 2016  | Article

The advent of gel-polish supercharged the nail industry. Which new products will be the next game-changers? We cover some promising ones, like nail printers and dip systems, that you might want to check out.

Shhhh! A Sign for Quiet Times

June 13, 2016  | Article

Melanie McCulley, owner of Well Manicured in Hermosa Beach, Calif., posted this sign to encourage quiet in the salon.

Celina's FAQ: How do you become a super fast nail tech?

May 25, 2016  | Video

Stockholm, Sweden-based nail tech Celina Rydén shares the answer to one of her frequently asked questions — how much time does it take you to do nails?

Professional Liability Insurance for Beauty Professionals

May 23, 2016  | Video

New York Salons Must Pay $2 Million in Back Wages

May 10, 2016  | News

Governor Cuomo announces at least $2 million will be paid to nail techs for failure to pay earned wages and worker violations.

Recovering Gracefully From a #Fail

April 29, 2016  | Article

Whether your mistakes are large or small, you can and should move beyond them, says salon owner and instructor Jeri Mallow.

Blowouts and Nails: A Profitable Pairing?

April 22, 2016  | Article

As signs announcing the emergence of combination nail and blow dry bars start to freckle the coasts in trend-setting localities like New York, California, and Florida, nail salon owners have to wonder if this is a passing fad or if they should be paying closer attention.