Adapt Or Perish; It's The Way Of Business
Cyndy Drummey
Publisher
NAILS' 1996 Nail Technician Compensation Survey
Nail technicians' earning power is up 17%. Perhaps the staff shortages the industry is facing is having an impact on the salaries and prices that skilled nail techs can demand. Our biannual compensation studies will help you understand how your earnings compare to the industry and provide some simple ways to increase your earning potential.
Editor's Note: What About A National Standard for Competitions?
I think the balance of scoring should be even between shaping and product control.
Day Spa Or Discount Salon? There's Lots Of Room In Between
United They Stand: NIA and NNTG Merge
May The Next Vamp Come From the Professional Industry!
On the one hand, Chanel's Vamp polish did wonders for nails by getting everybody talking about it and by getting people looking at nails and wearing color. On the other hand, it should have come from one of our own professional manufacturers first.
Would a No-Tips Policy Enhance the Image of Nail Professionals?
Instead of expecting clients to supplement the nail professional's earnings, nail salons would price their services at a level that allows workers to earn a living wage. Salons could even make it a salon policy and notify clients that tips are no longer accepted at the salon.
Are Your Ears Burning? I’ve Been Talking About You
I’ve been talking to several editors at the big consumer beauty magazines. They all seem to ask the same questions, like "What should someone look for in a good nail salon?"
Editor's Note: First, Do Great Nails
What is the most important requirement in being successful in the nail industry?
Change Someone's Life
Keeping your clients happy is crucial but don't forget about your novice nail technicians.
Editor's note: The Faces Behind NAILS
You’ve come to know my face on this page over the past five years — now there are some other people whom I would like you to meet. You probably know their names, and if you get to our tradeshows, you may know some of their faces.
A Client on the Books Is Worth Two in the Wings
This salon owner was so intent on bringing in NEW clients that she didn't realize she was losing customers like me who felt ignored.
Rumors of the Demise of Acrylic Are Greatly Exaggerated
There may be some confusion between ethyl methacrylate (a monomer used widely in acrylic systems today) and methyl methacrylate (a monomer formerly used in acrylic systems but banned for use today).
Editor's Note: Beautifying Baby Boomers
As this group of women (and men, too) aged, they would spend millions of their considerable disposable income on beauty products and services in an effort to hang on to their youth.
The Nail Technician's Bill Of Rights
Ideas on how to protect and support the nail technicians.
Editor's note: Start Retailing and Give Yourself a Raise
Why Are There So Many Contradictions
If nail technicians are only interested in the price of products, how do you explain that the top companies in the nail industry have built their business on quality products and education?