A Mecca for Multitaskers
Nobody has any time anymore. That’s the simple premise behind Fix Beauty Bar, which opened last September in New York City and has been growing rapidly ever since.
by Judy Lessin
Judy Lessin
Features Editor
My Other Life: Teresa Phelps, Sheriff’s Deputy
A law enforcement veteran with 22 years under her belt, Teresa Phelps is currently a sheriff’s deputy for the Bell County Sheriff’s Office. She’s also the owner of Texas Elegance Nail Spa in Harker Heights, Texas, and a natural nail specialist.
by Judy Lessin
How Do I Love Thee?
"We do throw some awesome parties with lots of food, drinks, door prizes, gifts, and discounts,” says Samantha Hanby, owner of Polished Nail Salon in Yukon, Okla., who held a Customer Appreciation Day for clients last September and plans to make it an annual event.
by Judy Lessin
In-“spa”-rational Reading
At New York City-based spa chain Bliss, they believe reading makes you a brighter and happier person. That’s why the spa is partnering with a series of authors as part of its new Paging Happiness book club.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Megan McManus, Marine Biologist
She’s been a whale watcher for over four years now. More properly known as a “marine mammal observer,” marine biologist and nail tech Megan McManus looks out for marine life on surface seismic ships and rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.
by Judy Lessin
Don’t Rush the Gel-Polish Removal Process
According to a new informational brochure from the Nail Manufacturers Council on Safety, UV gel manicure products should only be applied to healthy nail plates and are best avoided if nail plates are overly thin, weak, or damaged.
by Judy Lessin
Do-Gooders Donate
Whether you’re after the tax deduction or the good karma, donating your extra products to the Beauty Bus Foundation is a good thing to do.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Anthea Thomas, security company owner
“Long gone are the days of big burly monkeys working the club doors. I’m 5-foot-3-inches tall and can do the same job as a 7-foot giant,” says Anthea Thomas, owner of Cornwall, England-based Ant’s Nails and co-owner of GSD Property Protection Services.
by Judy Lessin
Conversation Starters
“I had the purses made as a way to advertise and start conversations,” says Geneva Holcomb of Imagio Salon and Spa in League City, Texas, who created two custom Miche Bags that boldly proclaim her love of the nail industry.
by Judy Lessin
Pretty Crafty
Have you ever accidentally washed and dried a wool sweater and been astounded at the results? Well, nail tech and salon owner Kathy Dent of Salon Glow in Reno, Nev., shrinks 100% wool sweaters and skirts on purpose to make adorable purses and hats she sells in her salon’s retail section.
by Judy Lessin
Artistic Nail Design Hosts International Training
Artistic Nail Design recently invited trainees from around the globe to expand their nail horizons with vice president/creative director Alisha Rimando-Botero.
by Judy Lessin
Manage Appointments With SetMore
SetMore Appointments is an easy-to-use web-based appointment-setting system that was designed with beauty professionals in mind.
by Judy Lessin
PBA Launches One-Day Regional Salon Summits
The Boston Area played host to the first of several planned Professional Beauty Association (PBA) Regional Salon Summits in September.
by Judy Lessin
No More Looking Down
Success came at a price for nail tech Carrie Bomar. After spending countless hours each day looking down at clients’ hands, her neck began to hurt, a result of the posture most nail technicians assume.
by Judy Lessin
Strengthen Nails With Keratin
It’s a manicure treatment in a glove and a pedicure treatment in a sock. Keratin Gloves and Socks from Bodipure contain an intensive emulsion formula to moisturize hands, soften cuticles, and strengthen nails in a small eco-friedly pouch.
by Judy Lessin
What’s Your Time Worth?
Candice Everest, owner of Panache Nail Studio in Stanwood, Wash., offers these four steps to determine how much to charge for a given service.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Marilyn Garcia, Motocross Enthusiast
She’s the only woman in Puerto Rico to race an ATV in motocross and win and she owes it all to dear old dad. Caguas, Puerto Rico-based nail tech and CND educator Marilyn Garcia started racing in 1988 with her dad, Norbert Garcia, a winning drag racer.
by Judy Lessin