Space-Saving Storage Solution
Like many nail techs, Tania Rice was challenged with providing pampering nail services in a tiny space.
by Sree Roy
Articles
Under the Microscope: Subungual Hematoma
Subungual hematomas are usually caused by injury to the nail, either through blunt trauma or repetitive pressure.
by Staff
Have a Drink With Philadelphia’s Lacquer Lounge
Pretty in pink, Lacquer Lounge offers a wide range of nail services priced between $10 and $60. This “something for everyone” mentality has served the salon well amid economic uncertainty.
My Other Life, Tania Rice, Geocacher
“Caching is a great way so see new places and blow off some steam while you are exploring. It can be done in the country or the city and you can meet great people along the way,” says Tania Rice, owner of Certified Esthetics in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
by Judy Lessin
Retail Boutique: Mother’s Day Gifts
Stock your salon with new products that could double as Mom’s Day gifts this May. Elegance, usability, and luxury are key features to look out for.
by Staff
Scratch: Collaboratively Designed Nail Polish Wraps
We found this as a Kickstarter project. It's an up-and-coming brand of nail polish wraps that focus on good design, collaborting with designers, nail artists, and illustrators. If you'd like to donate to the project, visit Scratch's Kickstarter page.
by Staff
CND Introduces Vinylux Weekly Nail Polish
CND's Vinylux Weekly Polish will launch with 62 fashion-forward colors on May 1, 2013. Shellac fans will be happy to know that 30 of the company's popular Shellac shades will be available in Vinylux. The Weekly Polish goes on just like regular polish (no UV curing) and according to the company it dries in about eight and a half minutes. The cool part is that the patent-pending Pro Light Technology in the Vinylux Weekly Top Coat is formulated to become more durable when exposed to natural light, so it actually strengthens its resistance to chips as your nails are exposed to ambient light throughout the week.
by Staff
Texting Over a Landline?
TextUs.Biz is an app for PC, Mac, or iPad that allows the salon to use its existing landline telephone number to text messages back and forth with customers.
by Judy Lessin
Create Your Own App for Free
Appsbar — a leading “create your own app” platform — is now available for free for salon owners to create their own apps even if they have no technical experience.
by Staff
The Right Stuff: Organized Sanitary Trays
Candice Everest, owner of Panache Nail Studio in Stanwood, Wash., bowls clients over with her sanitation-conscious procedures — not to mention her organizational abilities.
by Staff
Conversation Starter
Artistic Nail Design has housed its latest Artistic Colour Gloss soak-off gel-polish collection in a manicure table display so as to spark conversation.
by Staff
A Better Butter?
Cold pressed from selected fruits, Olive Butter from Sublime Bliss has excellent emollient and antioxidant properties, making it a natural moisturizer.
by Staff
Don’t Sweat the Paperwork
DOT — Data. Organizing. Tracking. That’s the acronym behind the Dot Organizer created by nail tech Colleen VanDurme of Premiere Salon in Dansville, N.Y.
by Staff
Better Than Tupperware
Nowadays you can sell anything from cosmetics to cookware at small home gatherings — including Jamberry Nails.
by Judy Lessin
Suzi Weiss-Fischmann Honored by Delete Blood Cancer
Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, co-founder and artistic director of OPI Products Inc., is being honored for her work on behalf of Delete Blood Cancer DKMS, the world’s largest bone marrow donor center.
by Staff
Chakra Maintenance
Mountain Body’s Chakra Dead Sea Bath Salts are available in formulations that correspond to the seven major chakras located along the spine.
by Judy Lessin
Hand-Decorated Cell Phone Cases
Why limit your artistry to nails alone? These techs found another outlet for their creative juices by decorating their smart phone cases..
by Staff