File Cattys: Bugs & Blooms Collection
The 5” nail files come in a patented protective case and feature six new fun and fanciful exclusive designs.
African American Manicurists Association Reconvenes
Last year saw the re-launch of the African American Manicurists Association.
Texting Over a Landline?
TextUs.Biz is an app for PC, Mac, or iPad that allows the salon to use its existing landline telephone number to text messages back and forth with customers.
by Judy Lessin
Retail Boutique: Mother’s Day Gifts
Stock your salon with new products that could double as Mom’s Day gifts this May. Elegance, usability, and luxury are key features to look out for.
Don’t Sweat the Paperwork
DOT — Data. Organizing. Tracking. That’s the acronym behind the Dot Organizer created by nail tech Colleen VanDurme of Premiere Salon in Dansville, N.Y.
Retail Boutique: Doorway Decor
With April showers on the horizon, customers might show up with their arms full. Give them a place to put their coat, umbrella, and keys, greeting them with user-friendly decor from the minute they walk through the door. These products make great retail items too.
Blog Targets Beauty Pros
In February, the Allied Health Association launched a beauty industry-related blog dedicated to providing useful research, new trends, resources for professionals, and industry news.
6 Last-Minute Tax Tips
It’s almost time to pay the taxman. If you haven’t filed your returns, don’t fret. These tips can help ease the pain.
The Apprentice
Donald Trump may have given apprenticeship some glamour, but aspiring nail techs have been completing these hands-on training programs for years pre-dating the hit show “The Apprentice”. (And instead of hearing “you’re fired,” nail tech apprentices hear “you’re licensed!”) Before you sign up for an apprenticeship, take on an apprentice at your salon, or set out to get your state’s laws changed on the subject, here’s what you need to know.
by Sree Roy
She’s No Pushover
As much as she loves doing nails, Dana Gonzalez-Kurtz, owner of Artistry of the Nail at Salon Shibumi in Portland, Ore., draws the line at doing things that eat into the profits she’s entitled to.
by Judy Lessin
Salons Without a Storefront
Ever dream of leaving the four walls of your salon behind to forge your own path? Mobile businesses and home-based salons offer alternative career opportunities — and challenges.
Real Nail File Earrings and Necklace
These charms are made of 100% metal, and they feature the emery board and a crystal stone on one side and the engraved Nail Jerks Logo on a solid gold finish on the back.
Five Ways to Impress a Prospective Employer
You know you’re good, but how is that potential new employer going to know it? Dress nicely, speak clearly, and demonstrate your passion for your industry and you’ll be sure to stand out.
Get Connected
The Allied Health Association has launched a free beauty industry job board dedicated to providing information about job openings nationwide.
A Great Resource From Milady
The Milady Education Network features online courses, videos, articles, and everything else you need to build the career of your dreams.
Marketing Magic
For busy salon owners who can’t quite find the time to put together marketing materials each month, Lisa Marie Arnold, Inc. and Social Media Proxy have partnered to bring you Ready, Set, Go Campaigns.
30 Timeless Tips for Thriving in the Nail Industry
NAILS Magazine has made it to our 30th anniversary — and we want to help you get to your 30th career anniversary too! We present 30 timeless tips, culled from our three decades of experience, to help you build your book, run your nail salon, and, dare we say it, retire.