Editor's Note: Jump-Start Sagging Motivation
Ever have one of those days ... or one of those months? Here are a couple ideas to get you out of your rut.
The Benefits of Working With an Assistant
This training, compensation and recruitment system promotes teamwork, enthusiasm, and the best possible service.
Protecting The Salon Environment
Understand odors and the need for proper ventilation.
Retail Success Strategies: Think Service, Not Sales
Retailing products is the most natural extension of salon customer service.
You Already Have a Monopoly
You could charge whatever you wanted, do business however you pleased, work only as long as you cared to---because you were the only person who could do nails. Sound interesting?
A Salon Is a Salon
We can learn a few lessons from our hair industry cousins (and avoid some of their growing pains).
Finding Room Full Service
Adding a service requires more than rearranging the furniture – it requires an attitude adjustment.
Editor's note: The Market Can Bear It; Can You?
Most reasonable people expect prices to rise every year or so, so don't be afraid to raise your prices regularly.
Orly Granted Patent For Glue Dispenser
One Drop Nail Glue Dispenser gives maximum application control without clogging.
Computerizing The Salon
Automating can be scary, but with these hints you can be master of the machine.
School’s Out
A practical guide to success in the nail business for students, recent grads, and newcomers.
Follow the Leader
Whether you’re a new nail tech just coming out of school or have been in the industry awhile and are looking for some direction, one of the best ideas is to find a mentor who will show you the way.
Editor's note: A Salute to Nail Technicians’ War Efforts
NAILS readers have shown overwhelming support for U.S. troops and revealed an especially caring deeply patriotic side even in the way they do business.
Not (Just) Another Meeting
Turn time wasters into productive sessions.
Sales Is Not a Four-Letter Word
Overcome your disdain for sales by understanding how it works.
Editor's note: The Only Thing Constant Is Change
I felt I should start my first editor’s note with some inspiring and encouraging words on change. Like change is good – it invigorates, it excites, it helps move us forward, keeps us on our toes. Change requires courage and an open mind. But let’s face it, change is also painful, uncomfortable, and anxiety-producing.
Don’t Let Money Walk Out the Door by Not Retailing Products
Is your salon throwing away $10,000 each year? Salons that have shed their inhibitions about selling retail products report that retail programs boost gross earnings by 10%-30%.