New salon owners blog about the unique trials and tribulations of getting their brand new nail salons running, including passing building inspections, building a clientele, and developing services.
I took my whole staff to ISSE, and I thought it was a great show. The energy level, including for nails, was really strong, which is a good sign for the industry (especially considering that it
The holidays came and went and we are now into the New Year! In December I was able to add a few more things to the studio. My custom cabinet, for above the sink, was installed
One thing that affected all of us salon owners at the end of 2009 was the recession. We found less people coming in to be pampered and regulars going one more week between nail fills. Because
How many gallons of water does an average pedicure spa chair station hold?Liz Hi Liz, I’ll let Christine McGovern, marketing assistant at European Touch, answer this question. Christine says, “Our spas contain 4.5 to 5 gallons of water.” —Robbie, ROB|B:
I’m happy that I’ve found a replacement service offering for the salon’s former massage room: a brow room. And, not just any brow room, but a Damone Roberts brow room. The salon will be the Valley
What is the name of the pedicure chair pictured on this blog?Benton Can a chair be hooked up with no ground wire?Alfonso Hi Benton and Alfonso, My pedicure chairs are European Touch Murano Spas. The chair does require a grounded
I can't believe how fast the time is flying by. I was able to open my studio September 29, while it was still under construction. Let me clarify that: I had passed all the inspections, but
Hi Candice, I’m thinking of going to a part-time course to study cosmetology, but I am not well informed. What would you suggest? Jennifer Hi Jennifer,I was in a similar place as you just a year and a half
Hi Candice,I plan on opening a nail salon that focuses primarily on natural nail services, but I'm not sure how well an all-natural shop would fly in my area. So I’m thinking about offering at least
