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.
Sometimes things are just meant to happen and usually when you least expect it. My name is Michelle Barteaux, and I’ve been working in the beauty industry for more than 15 years. I knew right away
I’m 38 years old, and I’m excited to be in the very beginning stages of building my own home-based salon. I have permission from my city to have my business, and my floor plans are at
I’m 38 years old, and I’m excited to be in the very beginning stages of building my own home-based salon. The salon name I’ve picked is “All Polished Up!” and I was thrilled to find out,
The beauty industry is completely new to me. For about the past nine years I've actually worked in the financial sector. About a year ago I decided to completely re-think my career and move away from
I’ve been working in the beauty industry for more than 15 years. I knew right away that my real passion was nails. For over a dozen years, I’d dreamt about and had the concept for my
I have to start by saying that when NAILS Magazine’s managing editor Sree asked me a few weeks ago if I’d be interested in blogging about my new nail studio’s first year, I was incredibly flattered.
Congratulations to Robbie for opening up his first salon! Robbie will keep blogging here to talk about what he's learning in his first year of being open, but this blog will also be introducing several other
When I first started blogging in December of 2006, I started with the hope that we could learn from each other. Now, nearly two and a half years later, my salon doors are finally open, and,
I was so proud of all of my techs at our grand opening events in March. The girls all shined. You can see pictures in the Grand Opening Gallery on the lefthand side of the page. The
The salon is having its grand opening party on Thursday (March 19). The event — which will be an open house including free mini-manicures, Murad mini-facials and drinks and food provided by sponsor Hearst Publications —
