The #Saddest3words in the Nail Biz
Readers sent in the #saddest3words they've ever heard in the nail industry.
Top 10 Emerging Spa Trends
From on-demand service to using natural ingredients, these spa trends will help keep your business ahead of the industry curve.
CND and Beauty Changes Lives Announce First Recipients of Master Scholarship
Introduced in this February, the BCL|CND Master Scholarship is funded through a $150,000 commitment by CND.
Something to Talk About: Turning Male Clients Into Regulars
You know how to convert female clients into loyal customers, but do you have the same success with men?
How to Take Great-Looking Photos With Your Phone
Improving the quality of your client photos is a great way to boost your business without having to spend any extra cash.
Crowdsourcing: What's are upsides and downsides of being self-employed?
This month we asked nail techs: What’s the biggest upside and downside of being self-employed?
Book Clients With BBforME
BBforME wants to make the process of booking easy for both business owners and consumers.
Clientele Makes the Switch to Long-Lasting Polish
Returning clients were impressed to see their polish lasting for several weeks with little-to-no wear at the free edge, yet unlike with gel-polish, they could remove it easily.
Nail Nation Expo & Competition Debuts in Edmonton
This new global competition, organized and cofounded by Sammi “Sparkles” Newell, was created so competitors could have a place to grow and expand their boundaries.
2017 NAHA Finalists: Nail Professional
See the beautiful entries from Nail Professional finalists at the North American Hairstyling awards.
What You Need to Know Before Competing in a Nail Contest
Competing is one of the best ways to hone your craft and get noticed. In the world of nails, there are many opportunities to showcase your talents and grow as a result. We talked to some regulars on the competition circuit to find out what you’ll need to know if you want to compete — and possibly win big.
by Beth Livesay
Orchard Nails: Loyal Clients, Loyal Techs
For most people, the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis was anything but a blessing. But for Orchard Nails owner Thomas Kent Irwin, there was an unexpected opportunity hidden in the chaos.
Nail Stars Cruise Sets Sail in September
Sail along with John Hauk and a talented group of nail stars on a seven-day adventure to the Western Caribbean.
Industry Pro Shares Pricing Formula
“I created the Service Pricing Toolkit because so many beauty professionals were receiving terrible advice about pricing from fellow professionals who had never been taught the necessary math to calculate appropriate, sustainable prices,” says creator, cosmetologist and beauty industry advocate Tina Alberino.
How to Spy on the Competition
We asked a few salon veterans for their advice on what to look for when visiting other nail salons — or when checking up on their online activities.
Texas Salon Puts the "Bar" in Nail Bar
Two Texan sisters created a nail bar modeled after an actual bar, complete with free drinks, bartenders, and karaoke.
Light Elegance: We've Got Great Customer Service!
Light Elegance's Lezlie McConnell and daughter Lexy introduce Chelsea, one of the company's sales associates, who is always there to assist customers. They also discuss what good customer service mean to them.