Double Take: Dual Licensing for a Competitive Edge
Have you thought about adding an esthetics license to your credentials? With dual licensing, you can increase your bottom line by offering both nail and skin care services, plus you’ll be that much more in demand by employers.
by Tracy Rubert
Dynamic Duo: Ella+Mila Mommy & Me Sets
The perfect retail offering for doting moms or gift-giving relatives, mommy&me nail polish sets from Ella+Mila contain one “mommy” polish bottle (16 ml) and one “me” polish bottle (7 ml).
Meevo Is Smart Software
Based on decades of client feedback, industry knowledge, and experience, Millennium Systems International has launched Meevo salon management and scheduling software.
Retail Boutique: Calendars
Now’s the time to fill your retail section with a variety of calendars to suit every client’s needs. Whether they need a desk calendar or a wall decal to track every important date, you’ll be ready for them.
Don’t Mess With the IRS
We typically break down our working status into three categories: employee, booth renter, and independent contractor. It’s a wise business owner who understands how the IRS determines exactly which is which in their eyes.
Crowdsourcing: What are the best-selling retail items at your salon? What has a hard time selling?
This month we asked nail techs: What are the best-selling retail items at your salon? What has a hard time selling?
24 Holiday Retail Items
Add stocking stuffers to your salon’s retail section to create a simplified grab-and-go gift selection your clients will thank you for.
Retail Boutique: Aromatherapy Products
Aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years for its natural healing abilities. Supplement your retail section with oils, diffusers, and accessories that will keep your customers smelling and feeling good all the way until their next salon visit.
Jessica Introduces Kiss Nouveau Polish Set
This luxurious trio of new Effects colors are inspired by Gustav Klimt’s romantic masterpiece, The Kiss.
Organizing Tips: Everything in Its Place
Everyone appreciates a well-organized space, but not everyone has the ability to maintain one. We asked an organizing guru to let us in on some of her trade secrets.
Tweezerman Goes Paisley
This laid-back bohemian pattern has withstood the test of time, and now makes an appearance on Tweezerman’s new mini slant tweezer and mirror set.
10 Marks the Spot
The Ten Spot in Toronto carries their own line of scrubs, polishes, and lotions called Get Nailed.
by Beth Livesay
Pink Products with a Purpose
Raise awareness for breast cancer this month and inspire a good deed by purchasing a couple of these pink items for your salon.
Crowdsourcing: How do you achieve a good work/life balance?
This month we asked nail techs: How do you achieve a good work/life balance?
by Tracy Rubert
On My Mind: Never. Stop. Learning.
NAILS editor Hannah Lee discusses the importance of continuing education and how online learning is not readily available.
by Hannah Lee
Milady Revamps Online Resources
Milady has re-launched its professional learning site as the new and improved MiladyPro.com.
7 Things to Do Right Now So You Can Enjoy Your Holiday Season
It’s not too early to start planning strategies to handle the holiday rush with grace. Your stress will be less if you take care of certain tasks early.