Paula Gilmore

A Look at the Habits of Industry Leaders

Do you ever wonder how some of the industry’s biggest power players got their start — in life and in the beauty industry? Are you interested in how their minds work? From theme song to what car they drive, we’re letting our readers peek behind the curtain of some of the nail world’s most powerful players.

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My Other Life: Paula Gilmore Is Riding High

Gilmore, who plans to retire from the beauty industry this year, says she’s going to ride off into the sunset.

As I See It, Take A Lunch!

The NAILS List: The Most Influential Nail Technicians in the Professional Nail Industry

Who leads when other follow? Who sets the standard? Who are the trend setters?

A Salon Owners' Roundtable

It’s not always easy to network with other salon owners, since all of us are so busy, and many of us keep our business dealings “close to the vest.”

Ask The Right Questions

Customer surveys are a road map for change. The progressive salon owner and her staff should give out these quick and easy questionnaires at least once a year to find out what’s going wrong — and right.

Sharing Is Succeeding

Networking with other salons at a tradeshow, or even at an informal breakfast meeting can make many good ideas go a long way.

Don’t Go Broke When Clients Go Natural

Learn to do a complete, top-quality manicure in a half-hour, including soak massage and price your manicure appropriately.

Star Search In The Schools

To keep new talent flowing into your salon you need to create a strong working relationship with the nail education director at your local cosmetology school.

Behind the Scenes with Stephanie Bricker, The Neatest Tech Around

A tidy workstation is this top tech's secret to success.

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