February 20, 2013
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NAILS Magazine has made it to our 30th anniversary — and we want to help you get to your 30th career anniversary too! We present 30 timeless tips, culled from our three decades of experience, to help you build your book, run your nail salon, and, dare we say it, retire.
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December 28, 2012
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Not long ago, Clayton, N.C.-based nail tech Melodie Hand held a Bra Fit Clinic at her salon, Tickled Pink. It sold her on the service and inspired her to become a “Bra Lady” herself.
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February 22, 2012
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Sometimes a new service or a new tech just isn’t ready for primetime. That’s why Audra Senkus and Gabrielle Ophals developed the concept of “The Beauty Collective” at their New York City-based salon Eve.
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February 10, 2012
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Reflexology is a massage technique that is gaining popularity in salons. It differs from traditional massage by releasing pressure points instead of rubbing muscles.
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January 25, 2012
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NAILS editor Hannah Lee discusses the effect of the "nail polish index" and how your salon can get in on the action.
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September 23, 2011
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Before she was a nail tech, Ena Rodriguez was a tarot-reading gypsy at Universal Studios Orlando. That’s where she first came across the art of henna tattooing.
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November 22, 2010
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Westerners are cultivating an appreciation for the ancient Eastern philosophies and practices. Here are some Eastern twists on a few salon services.
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November 17, 2010
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Being your own boss is a rewarding choice, but it takes commitment and perseverance. Seasoned techs offer tips to help you succeed.
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November 1, 2010
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The new crop of UV-cured brush-on gel polishes has set the industry abuzz. But what exactly is the technology behind these so-called hybrids, and how can they affect your business?
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October 1, 2010
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You’ve just thought of an awesome new signature service you want to add to your spa menu. So why not go that little extra mile and make a nice music playlist to go along with it?
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October 1, 2010
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Toronto-based Featuring...You Salon & Spa demonstrates how to perform a warm milk and mud pedicure.
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September 1, 2010
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With social networking, manufacturers’ advertising, and insider support, techs can be in the perfect position to catch the momentum when a wave of national attention sweeps over our industry. Are you poised to harness the power of the consumer press the next time there’s big news in our industry?
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June 1, 2010
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Step-by-step by Nails by Nia Cooper at Erwin Gomez Salon & Spa, Washington D.C.
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May 1, 2010
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Whether you decide to add a new service, or completely rethink how you’ve set up your salon, commit to making at least one change in your business this year.
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May 1, 2010
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Veteran nail techs have seen significant changes in the nail industry, and they may fear the best years are over. However, growth is still possible when you stretch yourself and your business to meet the demands of the new customer. It’s never too late to reinvent yourself.
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