Back in August, we told you about a promotion in which Essie Cosmetics and jewelry designer Judith Ripka hid three precious stones inside three polish bottles in the “Essie Loves Diamonds by Judith Ripka” collection. Now,
Many of you are probably aware of the segment that ran on “The Dr. Oz Show” in December. (You know who Dr. Oz is…the latest “guru” who was capitulated to fame, fortune, and his own TV
A great retail space is designed around the senses, says salon consultant Bryan Durocher. Ramp up your retailing effort for 2010 with an appeal to clients’ sense of touch, sound, smell, and sight. “If you implement
Cosmetology training company Milady is offering a free 90-minute webinar called “Plan for Profits! Fill Your Pockets!” a week from today at 12 noon (EST). “Have you ever wondered what you could do to keep your
For the new year, we're bringing you two new blogs.The first is Competition Insider, a closer look and commentary on the professional nail competition circuit. Number-one competitor Lynn Lammers will be blogging twice weekly about upcoming
The best way to gets clients to notice your salon’s commitment to the environment is to get them involved, says Tamara Jercha, president of the National Association of Eco-Friendly Salons & Spas. Jercha suggests sponsoring an
America’s Beauty Show and the International Nail Technicians Association (INTA) are now accepting entries for the STARZ 2010 Nail Design Photo Competition. The exclusive photo competition is open to nail techs worldwide and entries are due no
Dashing Diva nail tech and educator Pattie Yankee just sent me over links to these cool new videos she shot witih the beauty editor at Seventeen Magazine. In addition to showing clients the proper way to do manicures
Set sail with educators Vicki Peters, Elaine Watson, and Iryna Giblett aboard a commercial cruise ship for a chance-of-a-lifetime learning experience. Nail Cruise will leave Venice, Italy, May 2 and sail the beautiful Greek Isles on
If you’re scrambling to think of interesting decorations for your salon this year, take a look at these nail tip Christmas ornaments from the Bellus Academy Beauty School in Poway, Calif. This could be a great way