Nail Tech Turns Employment Specialist
Amy Davis recently founded NEMCEA, the Nails, Esthetics, Massage & Cosmetology Employment Agency.
License to Serve: Alcohol in Nail Salons
Navigating the ins and outs of a simple act of hospitality could leave you dizzy and confused. Before you stock the mini bar or reach for a cold one for a client, double-check your state and local regulations.
The Art of the Staff Meeting
Super-Charge Your Staff Meetings: 52 Ways to Create Fun, Meaningful, Memorable Meetings That Your Employees Will Love offers fun, innovative ways to get your meetings started and get your team working together to achieve significant goals for the salon.
The Beauty Collective: A Learning Experience
Sometimes a new service or a new tech just isn’t ready for primetime. That’s why Audra Senkus and Gabrielle Ophals developed the concept of “The Beauty Collective” at their New York City-based salon Eve.
Get Insured
FastBusinessInsurance.com, a web portal specializing in small business insurance owned by Sadler & Company, now offers nail salon insurance policy quotes in all 50 states.
Don’t Buy the Lies
In the book, Lies Salon Owners Believe and the Truth That Sets Them Free, Lok, a salon owner, and Richoux, a marketing coach, set out to debunk the seven lies they claim are holding salon owners back.
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Vintage-Inspired Cosmetics
CEO Gabriela Hernandez designed Bésame’s red-and-gold containers, which are made of gold-plated nickel.
File Under Fabulous
Put your solid-colored nail file down for a few minutes to peruse these adorable decorated options.
by Sree Roy
Neon Beauty Tools
Tweezerman's Slant Tweezers were listed in Lucky Magazine's February 2012 list of new (and neon!) beauty products for quality makeovers.
Out of Sight: Attracting Clients to Your Hidden Salon
Moving On Up: Tucked inside and out of view, these salons seem to defy the first rule of business: location, location, location. How do salons succeed when they’re several stories up and out of sight?
On the Road: Ki Nail Bar & Organic Spa, Los Angeles
Learning from its 3-year-old sister salon (Chi Nail Bar), the newly opened Ki Nail Bar in downtown Los Angeles reflects owner Fawn Ton’s experience in growing Chi, while making itself distinctive by targeting a different demographic.
by Sree Roy
Retail Boutique: Magnets
Help your clients ditch the dull vacation souvenirs by offering trendy magnet sets that add a splash of color and personality to any file cabinet or household refrigerator. The witty graphics and modish images make these magnets attention-grabbing retail items.
Group Supports Latino Beauty Professionals
The National Latino Cosmetology Association (NLCA) is a non-profit organization made up of beauty professionals, salons and spas, distributors, and manufacturers.
Edwards Urges Consistency and Innovation
Chicago-based nail tech Amber Edwards was recently named nail director for Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas. NAILS asked Edwards how she intends to make her mark at the salon.
Pedicure Boots
The suede and leather boots with the warm and fuzzy interior have an innovative upgrade: a flap that folds down so clients can get their toenails polished.
Nails and Networking in the Northwest
The 2011 Northwest Networking Retreat was an incredible success with a record 60 nail techs coming together October 14-17 on Vashon Island near Seattle.