Interchangeable-Pad Footwear System
The flip-flops comes with three pads — a cleansing pad, abrasive pad, and essential oil pad — which are attached to the shoe itself to clean the client’s feet, exfoliate, and soften.
Tweezers & Crystal File
Nail Tek has a new duo package featuring its patented Crystal Nail File with stylish Swarovski crystals, now with matching precision tweezers.
Take Advantage of SpaBooker’s Many Tools
A cloud-based business management and marketing software for spas and salons, SpaBooker offers a web-based appointment book, which means you can access it from anywhere at any time.
Wake Up! The Book
Neil Ducoff’s Monday Morning Wake-Up! columns have been providing a weekly shot-in-the-arm for salon movers and shakers since 2008. His new book, titled Wake Up!, is a collection of the most powerful and inspiring Monday Morning Wake-Up.
SalonSwipe Offers Pay-As-You-Go Credit Card Processing
SalonSwipe has launched its free Card Reader and app for the iPhone, iPad, and Android phones.
Groupon Now Offers Appointment Management
Just launched in a pilot program, Groupon Scheduler is an online appointment service giving merchants an easy way to manage their schedules and accept bookings directly from consumers.
Backscratchers Salon Vac System
Hair stylist and Salon Vac user Melissa Knoll demonstrates Backscratchers' Salon Vac system.
Retail Boutique: Eco-Friendly Kitchenware
Why not let your green salon serve as an inspiration to your clients? From recyclable beverage glasses to organic soaps in your bathroom, if your products are sustainable and cute, everyone will be wondering where you shop — and you can point them in the direction of your retail space.
Is Your Salon Cell-Free?
As smartphones become a familiar appendage on nearly all adults and many teens, salon owners find themselves forced to develop a salon cell phone policy. Will you decide to make your salon phone-friendly or cell-free?
Bigger Isn't Always Better
Nail polish can sometimes go to waste if the entire bottle isn't utilized in time. However, Cosmopolitan, in its March 2012 issue, has a solution to this problem.
Matchbox Itty Bitty Nail Files
Created by Tweezerman in a partnership with Harajuku Lovers (musician Gwen Stefani’s fashion brand), these files are perfect for clients to pop into their pockets or purses to fix any chips, snags, or breaks on the spot.
BeautyTech.com Site Revamped
Check out the changes at BeautyTech including a complete color and layout makeover.
Client Consultations by the Numbers
The consultation is your first opportunity to educate your new client and impress her with your professionalism.
My Favorite Mistake
Sometimes the most painful mistakes you make, turn out to be experiences you learn the most from.
Sole Survivor Foot Therapy Kit
Scandle has expanded its commitment to providing eco-friendly products through the introduction of sustainable and fair-trade beauty accessories and other spa treats.
Retail Boutique: Umbrellas
With April showers approaching, everyone needs a good umbrella. This season, help your clients stay dry … without sacrificing style. These trendy umbrella brands merge functionality with fashion, and offer customized products for promotional purposes too.
Tapping Your Inner Entrepreneur
If you have the courage, determination, and resolve to open your own business you definitely possess an entrepreneurial mindset, says nail industry success coach Trish Rock