Know When to Raise Your Prices

Business

Crowdsourcing: What does the future of the nail industry look like to you?

by Staff

This month we asked nail techs: What does the future of the nail industry look like to you?

Business

Angela Thorson: Nail Tech, Salon Owner and Stand-Up Comic

by Staff

Meet nail tech an stand-up Angela Thorson. Despite meeting some challenging experiences along life’s journey, Angela continues to look on the bright side and keeps her community — and often her clients — laughing as well.

Buying Salon Software? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Staff

If you're a nail salon owner and looking for a new salon software...consider this.

Business

Get to Know Beautician List Founder Dasha Minina

by Staff

The CEO and founder of online and mobile platform Beautician List, nail tech Dasha Minina wants to raise the standard of professionalism in our industry.

Business

Use Free Facebook Marketplace Ads to Gain New Salon Clients

by Jill Wright

Why aren’t more techs taking advantage of advertising opportunities on Facebook’s Marketplace when it’s totally free?

Business

How to Open a Nail Salon for $1,000 or Less (Without Debt!)

by Jill Wright

You can begin your career as a salon owner in the black: Start saving early, do your research, hunt for bargains, and keep overhead low.

Nail Design

Nail Artist Insider: 5 Tips to Working With Celebrities

by Maggie Mulhern

Julie Kandalec is the real deal in the nail world. She has done just about everything as a celebrity manicurist including fashion week, editorial and advertising campaigns and red carpet. Here she gives her top tips on working with celebrities as well as some of her favorite (and not so favorite) moments in her 20 year journey.

Business

Increase Salon Security and Data Safety With a POS Software System

by Rachel Kossman

Salon management software keeps your client information and financial data safe and secure while reducing the risk of fraud and theft.

Create Your Ideal Salon Space with Guidance from a Design Pro

by Staff

As a salon owner, you know that great service isn’t the only reason why clients choose where to get their hair done. It’s the environment and ambiance of the salon from the moment they walk through the doors. How do you create that memorable experience?

Modern Luxury: Does Your Salon Space Have it?

by Staff

When was the last time you entered a business and felt a sense of bliss and peace the moment you walked in the door? Michele Pelafas, a leading interior designer in the spa and salon industry for more than 20 years, says the modern definition of luxury encompasses much more than furniture and finishes.