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Business

5 Ways to Reduce No-Shows in the Salon

by Sarah Pelham

A salon’s revenue and profitability can be significantly affected by missed appointments and last-minute cancellations. Here are five ways to reduce no-shows, including using online appointment booking.

Business

How Much Does a Salon Point-of-Sale System Cost?

by Sree Roy

Salon POS solutions range in price from free to $200/month and up. Typically prices are based on the number of users, and there may be additional costs for installation, hardware, and payment processing.

Business

My Other Life: Kostadina Tsihlas, Rhythmic Gymnastics Teacher

by Katherine Fleming

Athens-based nail tech Kostadina Tsihlas sees her job as a rhythmic gymnastics teacher as another aspect of her creativity, alongside nails.

Business

Small Business Saturday Ideas for Salons and Spas

by Alison Alhamed

Small Business Saturday is fast approaching! Here's how salons, spas and barbershops can create promotions that encourage customers to shop small.

Business

On My Mind: The Future of Beauty

by Beth Livesay

When it comes to nail products, the link between professional and consumer is undeniable. I have been to several industry events that catered to both pro and consumer, but recently I attended FounderMade Discovery, an event geared solely toward the future of consumer beauty, wellness, and food.

Business

Do I Need Salon-Specific Business Management Software?

by Sree Roy

Whether you manage a one-person salon or a large chain, a salon point-of-sale (POS) system that meets your business’ specific needs provides vital help with payments, scheduling, reporting, and more.

Sketch to Creation: One Salon’s Design Journey

by Staff

When Karen Zerbo decided to open a salon she knew she needed an interior designer who understood salons. Her research led her to Michele Pelafas, a Chicago-based design firm who specializes in salons and custom beauty furniture. From concept to completion, here is Zerbo’s journey to opening the doors of her brand new salon.

Business

New Business Management System Aims to Simplify Salon Operations

by Katherine Fleming

The creators of new business management system Boulevard came from an engineering background and had no previous beauty experience, but the challenges they experienced when booking services convinced them that there was a need for a better system.

Business

Salon Point-of-Sale Systems Improve the Client Experience

by Rosanne Ullman

Salon management software helps strengthen your relationship with clients by raising the bar on customer service at appointment time, as well as helping you stay connected between visits.

Business

Crowdsourcing: Who from the nail industry would you thank and why?

by Staff

This month we asked nail techs: If you could say “thank you” to one person in the nail industry, who would it be and what would you be thanking them for?