Whistle While You Work
Here’s a compilation of physical and mental activities — everything from stretching to rewiring — that can change your outlook and help you see that morning or midday cup of coffee as half full.
On the Road: The Loft
This hair and nail salon is nestled in a quaint, pedestrian-friendly strip of Old Town Camarillo, Calif. The Loft might draw you in with its spa services and bohemian decor, but clients say it’s the customer service that keeps them coming back.
Achy Breaky Nails - Official Music Video with Quarter the Singing Manicurist
Quarter Dinh, the Singing Manicurist, made his national debut on Fox’s hit reality show, American Idol, early February. To coincide with the show, Dinh came out with a music video, “Achy Breaky Nails,” a parody of Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Achy Breaky Heart.” The video is a fun promotion for his salon and features many of his salon's nail techs and clients.
Crowdsourcing: Client No-Shows
This month we asked nail techs: How do you deal with client no-shows?
On My Mind: The Upside of Turnover
Editor Hannah Lee urges you to see the silver lining in employee turnover.
by Hannah Lee
My Little Secret Nail Art Kit
The new My Little Secret Nail Art Kit from NSI is presented in a lush black leather case that’s perfect for traveling and carrying NSI Secrets Nail Art supplies on the go, but it can also serve as a salon display.
Troubleshooter: Proper Brush Maintenance
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, LaShaun Brown-Glenn, a U.S. business development manager and trainer for Alessandro, explains proper brush maintenance.
How to Build a Successful Nail Business After Graduating: Part Two
This week, Nail School News brings you part two of a two-part story on how to start a successful nail business from guest editor Royan Williams. Royan has been a licensed nail technology educator, nail school operator, and continuing education instructor for over 20 years. His experience as a school operator has helped him to understand the needs of nail technicians, especially those of new students breaking into the nail industry.
What’s the Biggest Obstacle to Your Success?
While you’re looking for the perfect tech, the perfect tech is looking for the perfect salon! Know what makes your salon great so you can set yourself apart from other spas. How do you advertise? What’s your reputation in town? Do you have a niche clientele? Do you pay for and attend networking events/shows/training classes? Do you offer staff team-building opportunities — even if it’s a casual get-together one night a month? What benefits do you offer?
How to Build a Successful Nail Business After Graduating: Part One
This week, Nail School News brings you part one of a two-part story from guest editor Royan Williams on how to start a successful nail business. Roy has been a licensed nail technology educator, nail school operator, and continuing education instructor for over 20 years. His experience as a school operator has helped him understand the needs of nail technicians, especially those of new students breaking into the nail industry.
All Eyes on Shawntay Johnson
This industry veteran made the dream of creating her own polish line come true. Learn how she did it and how you can too.
Online Review Fakers Get Caught
A day spa and two med spas were among 19 companies cited by New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman for posting fake consumer reviews online — a practice called “astroturfing.”
Best Foot Forward: Pedicure Upgrade
CJ Murray has learned plenty of tricks in her 26 years as a licensed nail tech. Chief among them was her wine-and-dine promotion that successfully upgraded clients from a $25 to a $45 pedicure, while also boosting retail sales.
by Judy Lessin
Preventing No-Shows and Late Arrivals
No-shows and late clients are an inescapable fact of life in the salon. But the policies and procedures you put into place can go a long way in making them a rare occurrence.
What’s the Most Important Thing You Learned in Beauty School?
Customer service? Technique? Sanitation? We asked readers to share the most important information they took away from their beauty school days and received a variety of helpful responses.
Choose Your Color, Choose Your World: A New Web Series
"Choose Your Color, Change Your World" is a new web series dating adventure from Orly Beauty set to premiere on Dec. 6, 2013. Click here to start your blind date adventure.
Retail Boutique: Gift Wrap Items
Keep your clients out of the crowded stores and in your salon this holiday season by selling gift wrap and boxes topped with ribbon and bows.