Topic : discount salons

discount salons

November 19, 2012  | Encyclopedia

Originally defined by NAILS Magazine as a nail salon whose service prices are less than one-half the national average service prices.

Studying Services

April 27, 2011  | News

Allure’s staff reviews tops salons from all over the country. Cities visited include New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Detroit, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

On My Mind: Grades Are Important

October 1, 2010  | Article

Some states, like North Carolina, require salons to post their inspection scores where consumers can see them. While I’m not necessarily a proponent of more rules and regulations for the nail industry, I do believe that since most salons are already being inspected, why not post the grade?

Why Do You Charge More? Responding to Client Questions About Discount Salons.

February 1, 2010  | Article

Train your staff — and yourself — to answer this sensitive question so you’re able to respond quickly and confidently to clients’ concerns.

Dear Shari: November 2008

November 1, 2008  | Article

Salon owner Shari Finger answers your questions on building a clientele, regaining the trust of a discount salon-goer, listening to clients’ personal issues, and clients who mistreat their nails.

Are Discount Salons a Threat?

August 1, 2007  | Article

When NAILS polled its readers about their top salon challenges, competition from discount salons ranked second on the list, just behind attracting and retaining new clients. But for every tech feeling the sting of low-priced competitors popping up on nearly every street corner, there are many who have made peace with the problem; some have even used the competition to spur them to adopt higher levels of customer service and more stringent sanitation standards.

A Vietnamese American Dynasty

March 1, 2006  | Article

The Fall of Saigon brought a wave of Vietnamese immigrants to the U.S. who ultimately helped build today's booming nail industry.

Nails-Only Programs on the Decline

October 1, 2005  | Article

Around the country, enrollment in nails-only programs at traditional cosmetology schools is down. Meanwhile, students are flocking to skin-care programs. But despite the challenges these changes pose for schools, employment opportunities for nail graduates remains strong.

Spotting the Spa Imposter

September 1, 2005  | Article

The distinction between a spa and a salon is a blurry one — at times the designation is more a marketing tool than any real indication of the level of service. NAILS asked writer Pamela Yaeger — a beauty industry outsider — to sample a few nail spas in her area and give us her perspective on what makes a spa the real deal.

Is the Mid-Level Salon Extinct?

September 1, 2004  | Article

No, it’s alive and well. The demise of the mid-level salon has been greatly exaggerated. In fact, these salons can be regarded as the bread and butter of the nail industry. We talked to several salon owners and industry experts to get their take on this industry trend.

The New Pedicure Boom

May 1, 2004  | Article

Pedicure services have already become a staple in the salon. Now, a new trend is pushing pedicures to the forefront of many businesses, and Asian entrepreneurs are leading the way.

Sick of This? So Am I!

August 1, 2003  | Article

Twice as Old, Half as Wise?

February 1, 2003  | Article

As we celebrate 20 years, what have we learned as an industry?

On the Road: Cyndy Drummey in Orlando, Fl.

May 1, 2002  | Article

Let’s Label The Good Salons

January 1, 2002  | Article

Instead of getting caught up in what's wrong with salons, let's focus on showing them how to be right.