Whale Spa Introduces Rose Gold Chairs

Business

How to Create Financial Security and Consistency in a Salon

by Staff

“Study what you have and project your future business based on last year’s data…when you know your slow times, there will be no slow times!”

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.

Business

My Other Life: Darlene Donovan, Children's Chair Maker

by Katherine Fleming

For Derry, N.H.-based nail tech Darlene Donovan, decorating chairs with popular children’s characters is a fun, therapeutic break from the salon.

Business

Crowdsourcing: How do you handle clients or coworkers who badmouth other salons?

by Staff

This month we asked nail techs: How do you handle clients or coworkers who badmouth other salons?

Business

How One Nail Artist Networked her Way to her Dream Job

by Alison Alhamed

Meet Joanne Sorbello, a nail artist who has found success in the beauty industry working backstage at Fashion Week, on-set at photoshoots and collaborating with professionals from all categories.

Business

HellaBella App Eliminates Need for Salon Software

by Staff

Clients can now use the HellaBella app for salons in Bryant Park, N.Y. The startup is rolling out in NYC with the goal to change the way salons book clients. For the salon, this would mean no software at all.

Business

On My Mind: Seeing New Sites

by Beth Livesay

I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the new Nailsmag.com! The site took years of collaboration between editors, designers, consultants, our web team, and even some of you, our readers, to pull together. It was a huge undertaking and it often wasn’t easy, but I hope the resulting site is one you find useful for your business and one you genuinely enjoy scrolling through.

Business

Let's Take a Shelfie

by Beth Livesay

The term "shelfie" usually refers to an Instagram-worthy photo depicting a colorful bookshelf. However, nail salons can also post the perfect shelfie, consisting of polish, retail, or glitter. Here are some of our favorites.

Business

Salon Owners Share the Mistakes that Taught Them the Most

by Jackie Summers

Business mistakes can be embarrassing, expensive and painful, but when you harvest the lesson within, they also can represent growth opportunities. Heed the advice of these nine owners who shared the important management lessons they've learned.

Grow Your Business with Automated Marketing

by Staff

Marketing your business is a top priority; if you don’t market, you won’t attract new clients or keep the ones you already have. Good news: Your marketing strategy doesn’t have to be time consuming or complicated to make an impact.