December 1, 2009
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If you’re already feeling stressed about the holidays, try this simple trick: Schedule one thing per day from your to-do list into your appointment book now. Once it’s written down, you can stop worrying about it because you know you’ve scheduled time to get it done. You can make your own salon to-do list for the month of December or use ours. We’ve included 31 tasks to pencil into each day that will help make celebrating easier this year.
Keywords: holidays stress-free holidays time management
December 1, 2009
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Known in their respective industries for their fashion-forward thinking, Dell and OPI have joined together to create customized laptops in nail polish colors.
Keywords: holidays OPI Products trends
November 10, 2009
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For the last five years retailers have followed a trend that spa owners need to be aware of. Don’t forget the Internet. Four of the eight biggest retail e-mail volume days of the year occurred in the weeks before Christmas last year. These days actually have names, “Cyber Monday” (November 27) with the following three Mondays being referred to as “Echo Mondays” (December 4, 11 and 18). Sending out e-mails to your data base around these dates makes good sense.
Keywords: 2010 Project holidays recession web marketing
November 1, 2009
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Tips on how to survive and prosper this holiday season and end the year with a bang.
Keywords: client scheduling gift bags gift certificates holidays minimizing stress
December 1, 2008
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Nail techs tell us how they mark the holidays at the salon with special decorations and parties for staff and clients.
Keywords: holiday decorating holidays reader surveys
December 1, 2008
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Ho ho ho. Tee hee hee. The Manicurist — aka Rebecca Seals — offers her unique take on holiday happenings at the salon.
Keywords: Ask the Manicurist client issues client relationships client scheduling customer service
December 1, 2008
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Sometimes all we need to do is pause to reflect on what matters most — our health,
our loved ones, our freedom — and don’t forget to breathe.
Keywords: holidays work life balance
December 1, 2008
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A pattern of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical bands in varying colors.
Keywords: fashion holidays nail art nail trends
October 1, 2008
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Through partnering with Spa & Salon Wish, a network of more than 3600 salons and spas, your salon will be more effectively marketed on the web. They provide consumers with the ability to purchase gift certificates for your salon and you receive face value less a 17% marketing fee when they are redeemed.
Keywords: building your clientele gift certificates holidays marketing/promotions web marketing
February 1, 2008
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February 7, 2008 begins the Year of the Rat.
Keywords: 3-D nail art handpainted nail art holidays nail art nail art murals
July 1, 2007
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Spa parties can be a huge money-maker for your salon. NAILS takes the guesswork out of hosting the perfect soiree, providing you with suggested food, decor, services, and more for five fabulous themed parties.
Keywords: holidays seasonal services Signature Services
November 1, 2006
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Incorporating simple stress-busting practices in (and out of) the salon can minimize the headaches of the hectic holiday season.
Keywords: combatting burnout holidays minimizing stress stress-free holidays
January 1, 2006
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Enhancing your windows does not have to be an expensive or time-consuming ordeal. With a little imagination, you can really make your front window stand out. Use this monthly planner with plenty of practical tips to get you going.
Keywords: advertising/promotions holiday decorating holidays salon decor/design
December 1, 2005
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While it is a time of the year to make a lot of cash, don't neglect yourself this holiday season.
Keywords: holidays minimizing stress stress-free holidays work life balance
December 1, 2005
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Like the George Bailey character in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” I sometimes wonder how bad off the world would be without the professional nail industry, my job, your job — Is it so bad that millions of women would go with unpolished nails?
Keywords: As I See It editorial holidays
