Making the Grade: Elevating Nail Schools
All too often, cosmetology schools in the U.S. aren’t putting their best foot forward when it comes to educating future nail technicians. For nail schools to get all As when it comes to training students for the real salon world, we need more dedicated nail instructors, increased hours, and a commitment to more than just the state board exam.
by Sree Roy
Retail Boutique: Gifts for Guys
Don’t wait for Father’s Day to stock your retail boutique with cool gifts for men. Make male clients more at home by giving them a place to peruse between services, and turn your salon into a hotspot for product trends. (Your female clients will thank you too.)
Nail Care is a Smart Biz
Modern Salon's September 2012 issue discusses why the nail business, which has grown significantly since last year, is a smart one for hair salons to be in.
Breast Cancer Awareness Products: The Month to Think Pink
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time of year when many companies introduce lines of pink and breast cancer awareness inspired products. Most of these companies even donate a portion of their profits to help fight breast cancer.
Premiere Orlando 2012: NailTech Network Orlando Social
On Saturday, June 2 before the Premiere Orlando Beauty Show, 300 nail techs gathered to participate in the NailTech Network Orlando Social, put on by BeautyTech.com and NAILS Magazine.
Salon Share App Means Fewer Missed Appointments
The Salon Share app from Fill Your Chair is for salon professionals looking for efficient scheduling and timely notifications using the latest technology.
Emery Boards
These boards are available at wholesale prices and with a countertop display that encourages impulse buys.
Real Coffee Beauty Products
Coffee acts as a gentle exfolient, performs as an effective astringent, and promotes the appearance of smoother-looking skin.
Retail Boutique: Bath and Shower Accessories
Whether it’s an efficient shower caddy, a soap-preserving dish, or a shower cap that actually works, there are many new bathroom accessories that make daily grooming more convenient. Introduce these progressive products into your salon boutique and help clients clean up their hygiene routine.
How to Handle Bad Boss Behavior
It’s intimidating enough to have to confront another employee for breaking the salon rules, but what do you do when it’s the owner who’s the culprit? We give you some simple strategies and scripts for a constructive talk, plus expert advice on when it’s time to move on to a different salon.
by Sree Roy
Vietnamese-American Nail Association Established
In March 2012, Miss Professional Nail vice president Mike Vo installed the first executive board of the Vietnamese-American Nail Association (VANA), a non-profit organization designed to represent the interests of the professional nail industry.
Techs Win Federal Lawsuit Over Wage Disputes
The Chinese Staff and Workers Association and the organization Justice Will Be Served announced a jury award in April 2012 in a successful lawsuit in which six Chinese nail salon workers sued a chain of high-end nail salons for failing to pay a minimum wage and overtime compensation
Tools of the Trade
For those who like their organizational tools low tech, The Appointment Book Co. has been printing appointment books for the beauty industry since 1963.
No More Nails-Only?
Between 2012 and 2017, nail salons will increasingly expand into full-service salons, which will allow industry operators to diversify their customer base and mitigate revenue fluctuations, according to a recent report by market research firm IBISWorld.
ePillow
Available in a variety of color options to match your décor, the ePillow contains a “ledge” that surrounds the pillow’s outside to hold the tablet either horizontally or vertically.
Retail Boutique: Patriotic Items
American-inspired accessories, decorations, and bakeware make great retail items. Stock your salon with fun and festive products for Independence Day, and don’t be afraid to display them again come Memorial Day, Presidents’ Day, Veterans’ Day, and even Thanksgiving!
Perfect Retail for the Shoe Obsessed
The flip flop junkies among your clientele will be thrilled with Tigerlily Interchangeable Sandals.