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On the Road: Kleur

by Beth Livesay | July 25, 2019

Kleur got its start with lacquer nail art, so lacquer still has a presence in the salon.

The East 4th Street area of Downtown Long Beach is known as “retro row” for its vibrancy and creative spirit — the ideal place for Kleur’s nail art-focused salon.

Presto gel-polish is preferred for trendy nail designs.

The artwork of the four technicians who work at Kleur is featured prominently up front on nail tips.

In addition to nail art, the salon menu includes vegan manicures, pedicures, and add-ons such as essential oils, Epsom salt, and sugar scrubs.

6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Salon Point-of-Sale Software System

by Michelle Pratt

Selecting a salon management system that does everything you need it to do can be a daunting task. Get the answers to these six questions before you commit.

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.

In partnership with Michele Pelafas

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.

Videos

In our video section, watch salon professionals in action, listen to the advice of salon business experts, and tour inside the world’s top salons.

Technique

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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?

I was so excited to meet Amy Masters (right) and Anita Hug-Jones (left) at our Philadelphia...

Business

On My Mind: Creative Leadership

by Beth Livesay

I recently took my first MasterClass. I signed up when I saw that Vogue’s legendary editor-in-chief Anna Wintour would be talking about creativity and leadership. Here are some of the takeaways from the class that resonated with me the most — and that I think can be applied to doing nails as well.

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