Amp Up Your Offerings: Waxing
In the fifth installment of our series, NAILS explores services you can add to your menu to increase your revenue and offer your clients convenience. This month, we take a look at waxing.
by Tracy Rubert
As I See It: Don't Be Defensive About the NYT Story, Be Proactive
The NYT story on exploited nail techs got the industry talking about how to enforce fair wages. Is new legislation the answer or should we just be better at following laws already on the books?
Straight Talk for Salon Professionals
Popular blogger Tina Alberino (“This Ugly Beauty Business” and “Nail Tech Reality Check”) has written the ultimate guide to navigating our industry.
Beauty Consumers Are Split on Spending
A report from The NPD Group found that women purchase beauty products to feel more confident and sexier.
Like Uber for Stylists
A new app just debuted in Chicago that makes it easier for nail technicians, hairstylists, massage therapists, and makeup artists to work where they want, when they want, and at the price they want.
Square Adds No-Show Protection
Square recently added “no-show protection” to reduce this too-common drain on your time and bottom line.
Tammy Taylor Class Preview at Premiere Orlando
Tammy Taylor shares how salons can make money with time management and other tips and tricks at the Premiere Orlando beauty show in Orlando, Calif. "At Tammy Taylor Nails, nails is always fun and never feel like work (when you're making money)," Taylor says.
Crowdsourcing: Do you do your own nails or have another tech do them?
This month we asked nail techs: Do you do your own nails or have another tech do them?
by Tracy Rubert
Retail Boutique: Self-Defense Items
While it is important for a woman to feel safe at all times, it doesn’t mean she wants to carry around a baton or large canister of pepper spray in her bag 24/7. In response, an increasing number of companies are creating self-defense items that are not only effective, but fashionable and discreet.
Luraco i7 Series Pedicure Spa Chair Installation
This video shows how to install the Luraco i7 Series pedicure spa chair right out of the box.
Cuccio Job Opening: Brand Manager and Director of Global Education
Cuccio International is looking for a professsional nail technician to become its Cina Nail Art brand manager as well as Director of Global Education, Research and Development.
Mentoring Program Challenges Participants to Excel
New York City-based nail tech Naomi Gonzalez-Longstaff will help you develop brag-worthy skills through her Artistry mentoring program.
Retail Boutique: Candles
Candles are an easy and inexpensive way for your clients to recreate the relaxing salon environment at home. Bright and innovative packaging along with fresh fragrance combinations take this batch of candles — and your retail display — from basic to inspired.
Five Steps to Defining a Successful Salon Culture: A Workbook
Creating a business culture that thrives is something that takes constant attention, constant improvement, and constant re-evaluating if you want to give your business a jump start, managing the culture is key to your success. Complete these exercise to hone your salon vision, mission, and purpose.
4-in-1 Catty Nail File & Case Color Pop Collection
Flowery’s 4-in-1 Catty Nail File & Case Color Pop Collection includes 180/240 grit nail file with three new eye popping designs.
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Great Manufacturer’s Educator?
You are busting at the seams to share what you know. Take our quiz to find out if you have what it takes to succeed in this demanding role.
Nail Salon Industry Statistics and Resources
We will continue to update this page with statistics and important health and safety resources for nail salon owners, nail technicians, and consumers.