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Many have tried — and many have failed — to do for nail salons what Starbucks did for coffee shops. Our report shows that it’ll take innovative hiring, a simple and consistent sanitation program, and a major consumer PR campaign in order for a salon chain to become the name that clients most trust.
Sree Roy travels to Baytown, Texas, for family, and for relaxation.
Spa parties can be a huge money-maker for your salon. NAILS takes the guesswork out of hosting the perfect soiree, providing you with suggested food, decor, services, and more for five fabulous themed parties.
There is definitely such a thing as being “too nice.” Don’t let yourself get trampled over by your clients, coworkers, or boss. Four industry consultants show you how to set healthy workplace boundaries in the salon.
For some, being a nail tech isn’t just a job; it’s a way of life. Meet five families who have a shared passion for their profession. Working together has helped to build a solid foundation for each of their family trees.
A salon exclusively for men may seem like a far-fetched idea, but ManKind in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., proves it can be done with flair. In a setting of beers and big-screen TVs, men get tuned up with an array of beauty services.
Each room had an Italian-inspired theme – such as the Vineyard Room, which features faux vines encircling the wooden framework of the ceiling grid.
Salons have always been centered around a beauty philosophy — but what happens when salons extend that outlook to include Mother Earth? As green salons pop up all over the country, find out what this trend means to you.
You’ve found the perfect spot for your salon. And now it’s time to transform the empty shell into a stunning interior. So should you attempt to do it yourself or sit back and let the pros handle it? Do-it-yourselfers and professional design firms talk about your salon design options.
A risky start-up, Beauty Bar spices up Toledo, Ohio, with its custom-made services and growing vision.
Sure, women in their 30s and 40s might be your bread and butter, but what can you do to attract a cross-section of demographics into your salon? Here, we profile four different client segments — teens, young professionals, baby boomers, and men — and tell you how to capture each segment, what services will delight them, and what the ideal products are to send them home with.
Recently voted Best Salon Atmosphere in NAILS’ Artist & Visionaries Awards, Posh Nails Salon brings bright colors a modern design to its Oklahoma City Clients.
Senior editor Sree Roy gives us the scoop on this trendy salon in Studio City.
By using the right application technique and following safety guidelines, you can make primer burn a thing of the past.
