Topic : industry research

No More Nails-Only?

July 25, 2012  | Article

Between 2012 and 2017, nail salons will increasingly expand into full-service salons, which will allow industry operators to diversify their customer base and mitigate revenue fluctuations, according to a recent report by market research firm IBISWorld.

Nail Techs by the Numbers

April 20, 2012  | Article

Find more industry statistics at www.nailsmag.com/market-research

Tippi Hedren Honored by Vietnamese-American Association

July 1, 2011  | Video

Former actress and model Tippi Hedren, best known for her role in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, and credited with helping the Vietnamese community first get started in the nail industry back in the ’70s, will be honored by the Vietnamese-American association, Boat People SOS, for their 30-year anniversary gala in Washington, D.C.

In a video feature by the ShermanOaks Patch, Hedren is interviewed on how she helped educate the first Vietnamese refugees that fled the war on boats, on how to perform manicures and provide income for themselves in America.

Hedren was a resident of Sherman Oaks, Calif., in 1975, and sponsored 20 Vietnamese refugees to go through nail school. See the full article here: http://www.vasummit2011.org/media/press-releases/144-hollywood-icon-and-humanitarian-tippi-hedren-to-be-presented-the-service-of-humanity-award-at-bpsos-gala.html

A Salon Story

March 15, 2010  | Video

The Vietnamese salon worker has become a recognized image within the industry. Who are these salon workers and what is their story?

On My Mind: Fear Factor Doesn't Fly With Us

February 1, 2010  | Article

Risé Carter of NSI, Doug Schoon of CND, Paul Bryson of OPI, and numerous other manufacturers and nail techs have sent letters to Dr. Oz. I encourage you to do the same. Go watch the video and then click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.

On My Mind: What the World Needs Now

December 1, 2009  | Article

I'm pretty excited to be almost done with the year 2009.  It has been a rough year for magazines and the beauty business.

PBA and NCA Agree to Proposed Merger

November 1, 2009  | Article

In August 2009, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and the National Cosmetology Association (NCA) announced the two organizations signed an agreement to effect a proposed merger.

How Women Would Spend an Extra Hour Each Day

November 1, 2007  | Article

19% of responding women said they’d get a manicure or massage.

Salon Equipment Survey

June 1, 2007  | Article

Compare your salon to the salons of surveyed NAILS readers to find out which pieces of equipment are found most commonly in the salon.

The Men's Grooming Stats Sheet

April 1, 2007  | Article

Before you go calling on male clients, use these hard and fast statistics to find out everything from where men get their grooming information to how many techs have never had a male client.

First Study of Vietnamese Salon Industry Proves Some Stereotypes, Debunks Others

March 1, 2007  | Article

In an industry first, NAILS Magazine and VietSALON surveyed Vietnamese salons and nail technicians and have developed a new understanding of what makes this market segment different - and what makes it not different at all.

Home Nail Care Declines as Salon Attendance Is Up

February 1, 2007  | Article

The nails industry is one business segment that is not seeing a shift toward “DIY” (doing it yourself) to save money. Instead, sales for store-bought polishes and removers have declined and the purchase of professional nail salon services has gone up.

Survey Shows Salon Customers Satisfied with Nail Salons

March 1, 2005  | Article

First-ever survey of nail salon patrons shows that clients are not too worried about sanitation, are less loyal to individual nail technicians, and favor convenience above most other salon features. Among our other key findings is they start getting their nails done at a young age (almost half say they started manicures before they reached age 25). That's good to know for those of you cultivating teens and college students now.

Trends in Cosmetology Professionals

May 1, 2000  | Article

NAILS' 1996 Nail Technician Compensation Survey

July 1, 1996  | Article

Nail technicians' earning power is up 17%. Perhaps the staff shortages the industry is facing is having an impact on the salaries and prices that skilled nail techs can demand. Our biannual compensation studies will help you understand how your earnings compare to the industry and provide some simple ways to increase your earning potential.