Retail Boutique: Reusable Shopping Bags
With concern for the environment growing and some cities banning the use of disposable bags, reusable shopping bags are becoming a must-have for many.
Booth Rental Made Easy
There is pretty much no such thing as an independent contractor in the beauty industry.
Tech's Efforts Expand Mobile Spa Rights
Jody Newman, owner of I Do Spas, works to change legislation in Maine regarding the rights of mobile spas to service parties in people's homes.
Week 1: SBA 2009 Recovery Act: What's in the Stimulus Package for Nail Salons?
Earlier this year, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama. It has the potential to have a significant impact on small businesses (like salons) by providing tax incentives and financing opportunities that will help small business owners create jobs. The idea is to make it easier for small businesses to get loans.
Clear Cosmetic Bag Set
Qosmedix has added a versatile six-piece clear cosmetic bag set.
How to Build a Clientele and Keep It
Written by a nail tech for nail techs, Dawn Marie Basset’s How to Build a Clientele and Keep It provides excellent tips and insight into building and maintaining a healthy appointment book.
Join the Family
From salon to nail school to high school vocational training, what started out as a slow-growing investment has now boomed into a still-growing “family” of nail techs.
by Thi Dao
Mistakes, Mishaps, and Malpractice
With the combination of cuticle nippers, chemicals, and customers, there is always the risk of an accident — and a lawsuit. The best defense is to hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
Retail Boutique: Card Holders
Who says business can’t be fun? With options that range from colorful, to funny, to ornate, the right business card case can liven up a dull work day, or make a lasting first impression. Stock up on business-card holders for those business-savvy clients.
The Secret of My Success (in 100 Words or Less)
Nail product manufacturers tell us their story in the space of a cocktail napkin.
Migi Nail Art Pens: French manicure, daisies, ladybug, and watermelon
Watch a tradeshow demo of Migi Nail Art's nail art pens. It's easy nail art in less than five minutes.
Eye Kandy's Glitter Eye Makeup Application
View a tradeshow demo of Eye Kandy's glitter cosmetics. These glitters can also be incorporated into nail art.
When Retail Doesn’t Sell Well
“Retail is like real estate sitting on your shelves,” says Bryan Durocher, president of Durocher Enterprises. “If a product is not turning a minimum of six to eight times a year, get rid of it and replace it with something that will sell.”
Flags Give These Nail Designs a French Twist Flair
As our world becomes more accessible and international, NAILS thought it would be fun to put a global spin on the classic “French” nail. Experienced nail artist Becky Bence of Salon 505: The Day Spa in Austin, Texas, created these international “French” looks by using acrylic craft paint and the different nations’ flags as inspiration.
Retail Boutique: Bath Goodies
Most women juggle a lot of responsibilities, and a soak in the tub may be the only time they’ve got to unwind. These great-smelling goodies are for throwing in bath water, and whether they steep, fizzle, or melt, they’re guaranteed to make downtime more enjoyable. Stock them in the retail area for those clients who need some extra pampering.
Silicon and the Salon: A Match Made In Heaven
From client bookings to reports on product usage, find out what's going on inside the latest silicon chips for salons.
by Tim Crowley
Do You Know Your Stats?
When was the last time you took a good look at your numbers? Take this quiz designed to shed some light on the numbers that underlie your bottom line and why you should care about them.