NTNA Challenge 6: Monogram Madness
The winner of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist was Nicola Sawyer (@nailcouturelincoln) and she details her process in this video.
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Vagaro Announces Inaugural iconic.22 User Conference
The conference to be held September 25-26th in San Francisco is a great opportunity for professionals in the beauty, fitness, and wellness industries to come together and network, get insights on top industry trends, learn strategies for business growth, as well as share their own inspirational stories.
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Make Your Money Work for You: There's Still Time to Save More Money
To help beauty professionals become more informed about money management so they make better financial decisions, Ulta Beauty Senior Director, Education and Creative, Anna Manukyan talks us through important concepts around money in our Finance Friday video series.
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5 Signs You're Ready for a New Business Venture
Another beauty or grooming business, a coffee shop, a fashion boutique--are you dreaming of expanding your entrepreneurship beyond the salon? Find out what signs you can look for to show that you're ready for your next business venture.
by Jill Goodwin
Managing Change in the Salon: Heath Smith of Ruiz Salons on Creating Systems That Work
Heath Smith, co-founder of Ruiz Salons in Austin, Texas, has experienced his fair share of salon change since going into business with Allen Ruiz in 1988. In the process, he's discovered a solid system for managing it.
Make Your Money Work for You: Protect Yourself
Every week, Anna Manukyan is sharing the wealth--of her own knowledge. As a licensed professional, industry expert and financial counselor and coach, she speaks our language, making understanding financial terms easy and accessible. This week, she tells us what we need to protect ourselves, our assets, and our investments.
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Can Your Salon/Spa Go NO Tipping?
Gratuities cause hassles for owners. You have to pay taxes and credit card processing fees on tips and you have to distribute them to the team. Strategies' Neil Ducoff shows you what a no-tipping salon looks like, and what you need to do to get there.
by Neil Ducoff
Integrate Reflexology Into Your Pedi Services
Reflexology can provide health and relaxation benefits for your pedicure clients, and it can increase your profits, too. Nail tech Melissa Finch explains how she adds this technique to pedicure services.
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Make Your Money Work for You: Read the Fine Print
To help beauty professionals become more informed about money management so they make better financial decisions, Ulta Beauty Senior Director, Education and Creative, Anna Manukyan is sharing the wealth--of her own knowledge.
by Staff
Nails at the Oscars: Two How-to's by OPI
Laverne Cox and Maddie Ziegler arrive at the Academy Awards with stellar nails by artists working with OPI.
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En Vogue Launches The Mod Collection for Spring/Summer 2022
Six new Lac It! gel colors pay homage to the 1960s-1970s modernist culture of aspirational youth.
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Make Your Money Work for You: Avoid This Crucial Mistake with IRAs
Every Friday, we feature some financial wisdom from Anna Manukyan, a certified finanical educator, licensed beauty professional and the founder of the Beauty Finance Group, which was created to help beauty pros design a plan for success and a strong financial foundation through education.
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How to Save Money When Inflation Hits
Pro tips on how to run your nail business more efficiently.
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Top 10 Current Nail Trends
Your clients are scrolling through Instagram, just like you are, and they may have requests for some of these trending looks. From Jade Nails to Pearl Nails to Encapsulated Charm Nails, here's a list of hot-now nail art designs.
by Nicole Johnson
Celebrated Chef Inspires New Nail Collection
Orly has partnered with Chef Kwame Onwuachi to create a three-shade, food-influenced, limited-edition nail collection.
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5 Underrated Sources of Unique Nail Art Inspiration
This spring, people are using color to brighten things up and express their individuality in bold, spontaneous, and creative ways. 2022 color trends are all about pushing the limits and encouraging personal expression with inventive combinations and daring statements.
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Here Are the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Top 12
The field narrows in this annual nail art competition from NAILS Magazine, in partnership with CND and Kupa. These are the Top 12 Finalists in NAILS Next Top Nail Artist. Start following them and their journey!
by Staff