A Gem of a Collection
The Semi-Precious Home Collection by The Amazing Stone Fragrance Corporation uses semi-precious gems to enhance candles, reed diffusers, room mists, hand soaps, and body oils — and the result is beautiful.
Interview Rule #1: Don’t Stink
Simple mistakes can cost you a new job, according to Patricia D. Sadar, a 20-year veteran of human resources management and author of Congratulations…You Aced the Interview and Congratulations…You’re Hired. Here are some tips from Sadar to acing your interview.
Sell It
Retail Analysis & Coaching Tools for the Salon and Spa from Milady is a key tool to help you take your current retail sales and put them on the fast-track to becoming a larger share of your business.
Arizona State Board faces lawsuit from dispatch service that sends cosmetologists to homebound clients
Angels on Earth Home Beauty LLC, a cosmetology dispatch service founded by entrepreneur Lauren Boice, filed a lawsuit against the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology accusing it of “irrational, oppressive, and unlawful regulations.”
by Sree Roy
Retail Boutique: Nail Tech-Made Jewelry
As retail remains an important source of revenue, nail salons are doing more and more to give their merchandise a boost. These seven nail techs have taken matters into their own hands, using a personal pastime — jewelry-making — as a selling point.
Training Day
New hires should always be given a walk through the facility and taught proper salon protocol. Training is a lost art in today’s world because employers don’t feel they have the time or resources to do so, but a couple hours out of your schedule could make a world of difference to your staff and their output.
Genbook Makes Online Reviewing Easy
Imagine having a receptionist working to grow nail salon clientele 24/7, costing less than a dollar per day. That’s how the folks at Genbook describe their online appointment scheduling software.
On My Mind: Collective Thinking
In a special guest column, salon owner, nail tech, and NAILS blogger Maggie Franklin urges more nail techs to share their knowledge with others.
Hand Candies Manicure Scrubs
Hand Candies by the brand Bath by Riley are manicure scrubs that are individually-wrapped in candy wrappers.
From Innovator to Inventor
Wisconsin-based nail tech Amy Becker built her gel line, Masterworks by Amy Becker, on a competitive spirit, hard work, and a commitment to succeed.
Tweezerman for EyeLASHES
Beauty experts recommend using Tweezerman's slant tweezers in Signature Red to better apply individual false eyelashes.
Websites Worth Watching: Cl9ud Spaz Pedicure Spa Designer
This interactive site allows you to try different combinations of colors and materials on the spa, guiding you to your perfect chair.
Polish Pens
Nail Polish Pens from Piggy Paint are great for the kiddies — or for anyone who wants the convenience of a polish pen.
Healing Sole
Hand-sculpted from pumice stone, the “Healing Sole” by Natural Creations is the perfect shape and size to smooth rough feet and soften the skin.
Retail Boutique: Holiday Gift Cards
Sometimes generic grocery store greeting cards just don’t cut it. This holiday season, try wowing customers by offering a variety of original and affordable boutique cards your clients haven’t seen before, and you’ll save them one more stop in their busy holiday schedule.
Making the Move to Mobile
It’s easy to be a mobile tech when the only challenge is packing your supplies and driving to a client’s home, but what if you want a multi-service mobile spa? We spoke to women who made the plunge to find out how they got started.
On-The-Go Beauty Survival Kit
Marie Claire features an On-The-Go Survival Kit in their November issue, which includes beauty products that your clients shouldn't be traveling without.