

Crowdsourcing: Clients on Cell Phones
This month we asked nail techs: How do you feel about clients using their cell phones during a manicure? What do you do if it messes up your work?

On My Mind: Are You Specialized or Diversified?

Style Takes a Front Seat
The StyleSeat app is now available for download on iOS and Google Play.

Sweet Strategies for Gift Card Redemption
Nearly every nail salon, spa, and solo nail technician sells gift cards or certificates. Selling a gift card is only half of the story — you need an effective plan for turning those cards into profits.

Get a Mentor, Get Ahead
In this digital age it’s particularly easy to connect with experts who are willing to share their experience and help you.

A Simple Scheduling App
The Rendezvous Appointment Book for the iPad presents a simpler way to create and manage appointments.

How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions — for Real
Another new year, another resolution… build your book, add new services, attend a tradeshow. How can you make sure this year is the year you actually achieve your goals?

Crowdsourcing: What is the Sweetest Thing a Client or Coworker Has Ever Done for You?
This month we asked nail techs: What is the sweetest thing a client or coworker has ever done for you?

Retail Boutique: Techs Selling on Etsy
Check out these four techs who have seen success with Etsy.

I Was Almost Robbed
Salon owner Lynnette Diaz-Madden was jolted into realizing just how vulnerable her salon was to being robbed. Here’s what her brush with this all-too-real threat taught her.

Succulent Scrubs
Clients will want to sink their teeth (and hands) into these succulent scrubs.

File Catty's Candy Lush Collection
Flowery announces new File Catty Candy Lush Collection for winter.

Hypothetical Business Building
Say someone gave you $10,000 to spend on your business, how would you use it?

Chic, Modern Packaging
It’s your turn to profit from packaging.

On My Mind: 7 Ways to Rediscover the Joy of the Season
NAILS editor Hannah Lee discusses seven ways to enjoy your holiday season.

9 Ways to Winterize Your Services
NAILS spoke to nail techs across the country to find out what they’re doing to entice customers during this season.

Crowdsourcing: How do react to negative feedback on Yelp?
This month we asked nail techs:How do you react to negative feedback on Yelp? Do you respond?



