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.
Distributor Beauty20 Opens in Garden Grove, Calif.
This new distributor is impressive in both size and aesthetics.
On My Mind: This is a Team Sport
I have learned almost everything I know about being part of a team from working here at NAILS.
by Beth Livesay
Guys Do Nails, a Nail Salon for Men
Get Rustic: To commemorate Father’s Day and all of the wonderful men in the nail industry, this month’s salon profile focuses on Wilmington, N.C.-based GDN Nail Bar, a male-friendly salon that stands for “Guys Do Nails,” owned by dad, athlete, handyman, and nail tech Dynh Le.
Fragrance Free Body Lotion and Essential Oils
For a unique treatment men will appreciate, try BioCreative Labs Fragrance Free Body Lotion and Essential Oils.
Magic Johnson to Host PBA Beauty Week’s Business Forum
As the keynote speaker at the Professional Beauty Association’s (PBA) Business Forum, sports legend and entrepreneur Magic Johnson will share his inspirational story of transitioning from the basketball court to the boardroom.
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.
Depilatory Hard Wax Sticks
Natural Way Hard Wax Depilatories are made from natural beeswax and resins. This personal waxing stick allows easy waxing on the go.
Add Brow Enhancements to Bring in Clients
Mindi Bergman, owner of GLOSS Beauty Studio in University Place, Wash., has doubled her income with this new service, which addresses a popular trend that clients are craving: bold brows.
Smooth 24/7 Skin and Foot Therapy
Smooth 24/7 is a spot treatment to repair, soften, and protect dry, rough, and cracked skin on hands, fingertips, cuticles, feet, heels, elbows, and other problem areas.
Tech Pays Forfeit for Being Late
Nail tech LáShaun Brown-Glenn really pays the price when she’s running late — and that price is $15.
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.
Common Beauty Industry Personalities
In this excerpt from her book, The Beauty Industry Survival Guide, Tina Alberino shares her insights into common beauty industry personality types
Click Here: Napkin Finance
Learn how to deal with your business's finances with this easy-to-use website.
Transparent Swatches Allow Clients to Play with Polish Choices
Nail techs incorporate the color swatches into their pre-service routine, and help clients narrow their polish choices.
Why It's Important to Know Your Industry Numbers
The NAILS Big Book includes important facts and statistics about salons, nail techs, and more.