Crowdsourcing: Do You Talk Politics in the Salon?
This month we asked nail techs: Do you talk politics in the salon with clients or coworkers? Why or why not?
by Tracy Rubert
Beauties Talking Business Q&A with Holly Schippers
CND Education Ambassador Holly Schippers aka FingerNail Fixer talks with vloggers AnDrea and Jenny of Beauties Talking Business about her career and she gives back to the nail industry.
New Book Eases the Way for New Techs
To help new nail techs and other beauty professional navigate their careers, Tiffani Douglas has written a guidebook called Straight Outta Beauty School — 10 Things You Need to Know and Do After You Graduate.
Custom Treatments Cater to All Clients at Terés: A Nail Bar
At Terés | A Nail Bar, wellness — and time well spent — is the name of the game. This neighborhood salon is all about service, with customized treatments designed to meet any client’s needs.
Retail Boutique: Rings
Rings are the perfect finishing touch to a manicure, drawing the eye directly to your handiwork. These fun and unique pieces are sure to make your retail display shine a little brighter.
How to Train a Newbie Nail Tech
Every successful salon owner faces the challenge of a new hire. How do you get the technical and business skills of a newbie to match her excitement and potential?
Control-It!
Control-It! Is an all-natural, paraben-free cream that helps people stop biting their nails and cuticles.
Easy Finish Facial Hair Remover
Tweezerman’s new Easy Finish Facial Hair Remover makes grooming easy.
A Day at Young Nails
We take a walk through a busy day with Habib Salo, CEO of Young Nails.
by Erika Kotite
On My Mind: Entrepreneurs Among Us
Companies large and small are started each year by nail techs - and you could be the next.
by Erika Kotite
Retail Boutique: Lip Care
With summer winding down, clients will be looking for ways to revamp their beauty regimen as the days cool. Try stocking these lip products to give them a perfect pout for fall.
Tracking Device
Designed by nail tech Colleen VanDurme, the DOT Organizer is a handy, portable binder that lets you track your income and expenses throughout the year, making organizing easy and tax time a breeze.
Build Your Business With ProFiles Backstage
There’s good news for all you knowledge-hungry nail techs: Veteran salon owners Traci Dungan and Ami McClure are ready and willing to share all they’ve learned during their 20+ years in the nail industry.
Recruiting Students: Inexperience Has Its Advantages
Courting cosmetology students to find new techs for your salon takes some effort, but in a tough recruiting environment, it makes a lot of sense.
Conserve Your Brain Power: Use Milady Business Forms
There’s no need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to salon management.
Turn Phone Inquiries Into Bookings
How many people call your salon each day to ask about the price of a particular service and never get on the books? According to Tammy Dennis of Infinity Luxury Salon, the key is to build a relationship with the caller by asking questions.
PBFC Educates California Legislators at Tent Event
The Professional Beauty Federation of California (PBFC) hosted its 16th Welcome to Our World (W.O.W.) event on April 11 in Sacramento, Calif.