Continuing Education Means Keeping Your Mind Open
Is the problem the schools themselves? Is the problem that students are not motivated? Is it that once in a salon, new nail techs cannot earn a living quickly enough to stay motivated?
Cyndy Drummey
Publisher
Sick of This? So Am I!
Our headline: “Sick of This? Fight Back With NAILS. Raise Your Education, Raise Your Prices” has riled some people. I’m delighted to hear that.
Let’s Keep Salon Sanitation Simple, and Stick Together
Salons know that savvy consumers are wary of dirty salons and so they conduct their sanitation procedures with a great flourish.
Don’t Settle for First Place in a Second-Class Field
Some nail techs are reluctant, apparently, to compete at all because they feel they have no chance if the top competitors are participating.
Keep Your Delusions Alive
Although there are nail technicians who tell us business has been hurt by the sluggish economy and fears of war, most tell us that things are good.
Why Is Buying Nail Products Such a Chore?
When the rest of the world is simplifying buying of products, smoothing out the middlemen in business transactions, why does the beauty business make it so difficult to get your hands on something?
Could YOU BE the Next Nail Tech of the Year?
We have been “re-imagining” an awards program that will become the pinnacle of achievement for nail technicians.
Twice as Old, Half as Wise?
As we celebrate 20 years, what have we learned as an industry?
Acrylics Are Your “Bread and Butter”
Salons could easily charge, and get, $50-$60 for a full set. Those increasing service prices helped the overall industry growth upward this year (after a year that saw the overall business fall, this year we saw an increase in salon business from $6.43 billion to $6.45 billion).
Don't Be Sidelined by Carpal Tunnel
Heeding your body's warning signs may be the best way to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome.
As I See It: Keep It Fun
A recent Los Angeles Timesdid not air of dirty laundry of an industry, didn't try to uncover nasty business and salon practices -- just a well-researched article on why nail salon are so popular.
Selling Ice to Eskimos: Why Can't Nail Techs Retail?
If these kiosk salespeople can sell three-way buffers, why can't you?
Lady in Red
Despite my long career in the professional nail industry I am unadventurous when it comes to my own nails.
Dear Donna, Come Back
A letter from an old friend causes me to reflect on what's changed ... and what hasn't.
SWOT: Analyze Your Business
SWOT means you should ask yourself: What are your Strengths, Weaknesses, Oppportunities, and Threats?
Let’s Keep the Watsonville Story Alive
It doesn't show our industry in the best light, but it keeps us on our toes.
On the Other Hand ... Are Things Looking Better or Worse?
Which is it? Is the industry up or on the decline?