Visalia, Calif.-based nail tech Maggie Franklin tells it like it is. Never dull, she lends her unique perspective to a wide variety of issues facing working techs.
Do I name my blog post that every year around this time?Well, if so, it should serve as a reminder that the IBS Las Vegas tradeshow is looming before us like the gaping maw of a
I can't find anything. The whole place is torn up and I'm working out of buckets now. Who's stupid idea was it to remodel this place?Primarily, I just want those world-famous polish/glitter racks back up on
The last two weeks have been a nightmare to work through. OK, not a nightmare, exactly, but an anxiety-ridden, hand-wringing, headache for borderline OCD me who doesn't multi-task well and goes completely blank if one small
One of my most favoritest clients came back tonight. Over the last year, our schedules just have not been in agreement and she finally broke down and got her nails done ... (cue dramatic music) ...
For the entirety of the 2 1/2 years that I have been working in my current location, I have eyed the wall to my right that separates my salon from the office suite next door with
A few days ago, a dear friend and fabulous fellow nail tech posted a link on Facebook. The link is to an article ... errr, blog? I'm not sure what to call it, but it's titled,
Today has been one of the most bizarre days in my career... starting with totally not recognizing my first client — whom I have known since she was 11, over 10 years ago. Seriously, she was
But what a great way to go, right? I'm talking about this explosion of nail art popularity, of course! Nail fashion and design is everywhere these days! From the amazing full couture styles that keep coming
For the last 19 1/2 years I have been rather stubborn about not making confirmation calls. I am not a babysitter, and I firmly believe that if you aren't responsible enough to keep the appointments you
I have been laying low on the drama horizon lately — totally out of the loop on what the latest grumbles are in the biz. So I just have to rant about things that are bugging
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