Just Say "WOW"
A good manicure or pedicure should make clients feel special and pampered. Some services push the boundaries in terms of techniques, ingredients, and price to make them exceptional. Take a look at these services that go above and beyond.
Take a tip from…NSI’s Risé Carter
NSI's Risé Carter offers some tips on saving money in the salon.
The Coaching Chronicles: Installment #1, Rebuilding a Business
Heather, meet Adrienne, a mother of two who just moved with her husband to North Carolina, where she must rebuild her nail business from scratch. Adrienne, meet Heather, a certified salon success coach whose job is to help you succeed.
Hawaiian Pampering, Japanese Style
A one-stop shop for luxury, the Japanese-inspired Ville de Coco nail salon is nestled on the ground floor of one of Waikiki’s most popular hotels, bringing in guests from around the world.
Are Salons and MySpace a Good Match?
For those of a certain generation, there’s no question about having a MySpace page — at least for online socializing. But are MySpace, Facebook, and other social networking sites effective and appropriate venues when it comes to advertising and promoting your business? Here’s what your fellow techs have to say on the subject.
Spread the Word: e-Newsletters Are Easy
Ready to take salon communication to the next level? Want to make it even easier for current clients to recommend you to others? Want more traffic on your website? It's time for a salon e-newsletter. We've road tested some of the e-newsletter options available and found it's easier than you think to get started.
Brush of the Future
The OPI ProWide Brush is designed with specially shaped bristles aligned in a stack to create a smooth, flat brush surface.
[Nail] Art Appreciation
Nail artist Dawn Minton has her works of art showcased in her county's public library.
by Sree Roy
Mastering the Mix Ratio
The ideal bead should be smooth, round, and plump, and suspended lightly on the brush hairs.
Got Space? Get Yoga
If you've got the room, why not round out your salon's offerings by introducing yoga to mix?
On the Road: Nail Garden, Studio City, Calif.
Kim goes on the road to see how the Nail Garden earned 100 rave reviews on CitySearch.
Cuccio Helps Rev Up Your Revenue
Five marketing tips to push your salon to achieve extraordinary results.
Spa Consultants on Call World-Wide
Three business-savvy spa consultants offer support to Star and Cuccio Naturalé customers.
Service Providers Turn the Tables
Owner exercises good business sense by treating her employees to sample services at other salons.
Salon Business Card Tells All
Airport salon distributes business-card-sized menus that clearly detail their services in a minimal amount of space.
Fresno Salon Owners Make Things Right
When a beauty salon went out of business leaving hundreds of customers holding newly-purchased gift certificates, several salons in Fresno, Calif. offered to honor the certificates as a show of goodwill for the industry.
Pearl Handle Gel Brushes
Nailite’s new Pearl Handle Gel Brushes are professional-quality nail art brushes that allow for easy application and maximum control.