Retail Boutique: Thanksgiving Table Settings
Create a Thanksgiving table display in your salon complete with all the necessities for dinner — minus the turkey and yams — that your clients are able to purchase.
Organize Nail Art by Price Point
“It’s a good idea to organize your nail art designs by the cost to the client,” says Tess Walters, owner of Puttin’ on the Nails in Logansport, Ind.
Penrose Academy Discusses Millennium Software, Its Business Curriculum
Cosmetology school Penrose Academy in Scottsdale, Ariz., emphasizes its business curriculum, including its teaching its students how to use Millennium Software. Jill Kohler, president and founder of Penrose Academy explains.
Millennium Salon Software Demo
Millennium Software explains some of its feature to help you run your salon. Learn about the scheduling appointments with the software, keeping track of your metrics, marketing features, and more.
Bumper Sticker to Get Behind
Here’s a message that sticks.
by Sree Roy
Keeping Your Guests Safe: Do You Have A Safe Salon?
Nail tech Ruth Windsor, owner of Angelic Beauty Works in Dearborn Heights, Mich., has written a reference manual for the professional nail technician called Keeping Your Guests Safe: Do You Have A Safe Salon?
Hashtag 101
Before you upload your next Tweet or Instagram pic, check out this primer on the dos and don’ts of this useful social tool.
Having Fun and Raising Funds
Hosting a party can be stressful, but ultimately rewarding.
Get PR in a Jar
Google Virtual Tours for Businesses
Via Google Maps' Business Photos program, you can give potential clients a virtual 360-degree tour of your salon space. Results appear on Google Maps, Google Places, and Google search. Visit www.maps.google.com/businessphotos to learn more.
Consumer- Driven SafeSalonRating Debuts
Developed by podiatrist Dr. Robert Spalding and nail tech Athena Elliott, SafeSalonRating is a mobile app designed for consumers to evaluate a salon’s level of sanitation, education, and professionalism based on a five-star rating.
Digital Student Portfolios at Bloom.com
Bloom.com offers digital portfolios and resumes for beauty school students and beauty schools via its Premium School Program.
Streamline Your Scheduling
Appointment-Plus online scheduling software allows you to automate, streamline, and improve your booking process by letting clients instantly and conveniently book online.
Brush Kleen
Brush Kleen by Nouveau Nail is an all purpose professional brush cleaner that removes excess acrylic build-up while conditioning the bristles, preventing them from drying out.
Just Look at That! A Picture's Worth 1,000 Words When It Comes to Nails
Nobody knows better than Las Vegas and San Francisco-based nail tech Sindy Mark the value of a photo when it comes to inspiring clients to try something new.
by Judy Lessin
Why I Choose a Salon
We asked clients what little details make a big difference in determining which salon they pick over another. Their answers may surprise you!
Capture Customers With Your Website
Wondering how you can make more of your website as an important marketing tool? Locu provides tools to manage, edit, design, and publish your service menu-wherever it shows up-from one place.