Turn Phone Inquiries Into Bookings
How many people call your salon each day to ask about the price of a particular service and never get on the books? According to Tammy Dennis of Infinity Luxury Salon, the key is to build a relationship with the caller by asking questions.
PBFC Educates California Legislators at Tent Event
The Professional Beauty Federation of California (PBFC) hosted its 16th Welcome to Our World (W.O.W.) event on April 11 in Sacramento, Calif.
Retail Boutique: Foot Jewelry
Summer is in full swing and that means more clients looking for pedicures. We’ve collected some of our favorite anklets, toe rings, and barefoot sandals that will pair perfectly with newly painted toes and add a little shine to your retail display.
Rubis
The stainless steel Rubis ProGrip Tweezer features unique, non-slip grooves that are both attractive and performance-driven, making it ideal for professionals but also comfortable for home users.
Curl & Go Eyelash Curler
Tweezerman’s new Curl & Go Eyelash Curler folds into a small, purse-friendly size. Its compact design makes it ideal for travel.
Clearly Chic Polish Storage
The new Clearly Chic Nail Boutique takes storage and organization to a whole new level.
Should You Hop on the Trend Bandwagon?
According to Relate (www.therelationaleconomy.com) there are four questions you should ask yourself when figuring out which trends to jump on board with.
Crowdsourcing: How do you handle your clients when you go on vacation?
This month we asked nail techs: How do you handle your clients when you go on vacation?
by Tracy Rubert
On My Mind: Go Ahead...Judge NAILS By Its Cover
Everyone in the nail industry knows how important covers are on our printed issues. You might say they are the swoosh, the golden arches, the apple with a bite in it.
by Erika Kotite
On My Mind: The Next Big Thing in the Nail Industry
The advent of gel-polish supercharged the nail industry. Which new products will be the next game-changers? We cover some promising ones, like nail printers and dip systems, that you might want to check out.
by Erika Kotite
Shhhh! A Sign for Quiet Times
Melanie McCulley, owner of Well Manicured in Hermosa Beach, Calif., posted this sign to encourage quiet in the salon.
A Polish Accessory for On-the-Go Clients
Tweexy is a finger-mounted nail polish bottle holder that doubles as a chunky, colorful ring.
Retail Boutique: Facial Masks
Help your clients maintain a youthful appearance despite the stresses of life. These facial masks hydrate, revitalize, and protect the skin while warding off premature aging.
Stress-Relief Mask
Florapy’s therapeutic skin care collection features a Stress-Relief Mask to incorporate into your service or sell as retail.
Daily Moisture Mist
With oleic acid and keratin amino acids, this multi-tasking powerhouse is great for all hair types.
Sunscreens and Self-Tanners
A product that’s ideal to retail in the summer, PHD Skincare’s line of sunscreens and self-tanners are specifically made to work at any angle.
The Moroccan Oasis Collection
The collection includes a slant tweezer, nail file, a pocket mirror, and a mini slant tweezer.