Streamline Your Scheduling
Appointment-Plus online scheduling software allows you to automate, streamline, and improve your booking process by letting clients instantly and conveniently book online.
PBA Launches Campaign to Prevent Deregulation
As part of a continued effort to educate lawmakers, consumers, and the industry on the importance of beauty industry licensing and regulations, and to prevent industry deregulation, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced its new “I Am A Professional. I Am Licensed.” campaign.
Sandals
Pedi Couture is a line of sandals with padded toe separators designed to accompany your client to her pedicure but are stylish and comfortable enough for everyday wear.
Restore Damaged Nails Kit
Nail Tek’s Restore Damaged Nails kit helps repair weak nails back to health and vitality.
PBFC Hosts Legislators at “Welcome To Our World” Lobbying Event
This year there were over 250 individual services performed on policymakers, regulators, and staffers by more than 40 beauty professionals who volunteered their time and expertise to showcase the world of beauty.
by Judy Lessin
Why I Choose a Salon
We asked clients what little details make a big difference in determining which salon they pick over another. Their answers may surprise you!
Retail Boutique: Notebooks
Fill retail space in your salon with journals. Your clients can choose from an assortment of styles to jot down their thoughts, plan their day, or doodle while they wait.
24 Ways to Get Your Coworkers to Hate You
From stealing to backstabbing, there are certain things you should never do if you want your coworkers to respect you. Most of these should be common sense, but read on to make sure you are not the problem at your salon.
by Beth Livesay
On My Mind: Never Stop Learning
Here are 10 ways to never stop learning even after you’ve entered the workforce.
by Hannah Lee
PBA Launches Campaign to Prevent Deregulation
This awareness campaign aims to build a stronger, more united front of licensed professionals, and arm them with information to share with their clients on why licensing is important to protect the public from potential harm and the spread of communicable diseases.
Manicure Sets
Each set comes with a colored clipper inside a patterned emery board and buffer block.
Lessons from My First Year
Nail techs share the most important things they learned as newbies in the real world.
by Sree Roy
On My Mind: The Art of Appreciation
Editor Hannah Lee discusses the importance of both positive and negative feedback.
by Hannah Lee
Kickstarter-funded Nail Wraps
Independent nail wraps brand Scratch needed $6,000 to do a run of three of its latest styles. Founder Chelsea Kent, a web designer with a love of the arts, put the project on crowdfunding site Kickstarter.com. She received a whopping $36,865 in donations.
by Sree Roy
Retail Boutique: Retail for a Cause
Make a difference by offering charity retail items in your salon. Proceeds support everything from cancer research to the environment.
Putting a Lid on Gossip
Salons buzz with people — clients, vendors, and coworkers. It’s hard to prevent gossip-mongering with so many personalities around. But nail salon owners need to keep tabs on this beast if they want their businesses to run smoothly.
Be Part of the Northwest Nailtech Retreat
Don’t miss the opportunity to spend four days networking in an incredible learning environment at the Northwest Nailtech Retreat on October 18-21.