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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.

OPI x GHD Nail & Hair Bar Debuts at Bloomingdale's 59th Street

by Staff

Bloomingdale's nail and hair bar offers express or extended manicures using OPI techniques and products.

New Sola CEO Looks Forward To Empowering 15,000 Independent Salon Owners

by Anne Moratto

"There’s nothing more powerful than a group of passionate and creative business owners galvanized around a common mission."

This Salon Used to Be the Hotel's Storage Unit

by Anne Moratto

This Las Vegas salon owner visualized a space that was cozy and inviting. See how she converted a storage area into a full-service salon that welcomes guests from all over the world.

Data Confirms October 17 Begins the Holiday Salon Appointment Rush

by Staff

While you might be focused on your salon team's Halloween costume contest, your clients are already contemplating booking their Christmas appointments, according to data from Phorest Salon Software. That means now is the time to get your holiday marketing rolling.

In partnership with STX

Set Goals, See Growth

by Staff

Setting goals and seeing them through is a challenge for most people. In fact, a whole industry of life coaches and business gurus make a living off teaching people how to set goals and take the actions to reach them.

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!”

In partnership with Michele Pelafas

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.

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.

Nail Design

Try Dazzle Dry's New Halloween Nail Art Stamping Kit

Business

This Salon Used to Be the Hotel's Storage Unit

For Students

She Drove 150 Miles a Day to Beauty School and Realized Her Dream

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.

Lavette and the Season 6 finalists, along with CND’s Jan Arnold and Season 5 champion, Valerie...

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.

Chelle Neff, owner of Urban Betty in Austin, TX.

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.

In partnership with STX

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.