Insuring Your Salon's Future
Nobody likes to think of worst-case scenarios — like coming face to face with a lawsuit. But in the real world, things do go wrong, and nail salons are at risk of being named in a customer’s lawsuit. Unless you can afford to lose your salon and all that you’ve worked hard for, you can’t afford to be without professional liability insurance.
12 Common Inspection Violations
Having an inspector show up at your salon can be a stress-inducing event, especially if the salon isn’t as clean as it can be and if the employees are not following the rules and regulations of their respective states. We asked former and current state board officials to tell us some of the most common salon inspection violations inspectors find when they visit salons.
Nail Services Go Mobile
More and more, nail technicians and salons are eschewing tradition and going to clients instead of the other way around. We’ve spotlighted some mobile salon services to give you an idea of what life on the road is like — and you might be surprised to find it’s not all that different from working in a salon.
The Road Less Traveled - Marketers Selling in Alternative Ways
With consolidation of distributors comes consolidation of the nail lines they choose to carry. Today, nail manufacturers are finding themselves looking for non-traditional avenues to get their products to potential clients.
Are Nails-Only Salons Becoming Extinct?
Some in the beauty industry think nails-only salons will continue to thrive, while others feel this may be a sign of new things to come.
Keep the Momentum Flowing
You love being a nail tech and are happy with your career choice, but how do you keep the momentum building and avoid the proverbial rut? Knowing what motivates you, creating a positive work environment, and communicating with team member are just a few ways to ensure you don’t hit too many bumps along the way.
10 Energizing Ideas from a Business Coach
From revisiting your goals to hiring a coach, here are 10 powerful and practical steps you can take — beginning today — to propel yourself into action and success.
Deb on the Web: How to Shake the Doldroms
Whether you're jump-starting your career or re-energizing your business, nail industry veteran Debbie Doerrlamm has some ideas for you.
10 Steps to Catapult Your Business
From revisting your goals to hiring a coach, here are 10 powerful and practical steps you can take — beginning today — to propel yourself into action and success.
Team Meetings That Get the Job Done
As an owner, you may feel overwhelmed by the thought of team meetings and see them as one more thing to do in your busy schedule. But it is important to have structured team meetings and “plan and review” sessions.
How Do You Keep Others Motivated?
Sometimes keeping yourself motivated can be enough of a challenge. So what do you do when it comes to keeping others up and running? Do you recommend a book for them to read? Offer them words of encouragement? Instruct them how to keep going?
A Vietnamese American Dynasty
The Fall of Saigon brought a wave of Vietnamese immigrants to the U.S. who ultimately helped build today's booming nail industry.
A Magazine for the "Other" 40%
Why do so many Vietnamese immigrants choose the nail industry as a profession? How did it all start? And what is the future of the nail industry based on the growth of a single ethnic group?
Dear Shari Talks About Building a Clientele
How does a new graduate go about building her clientele? Veteran salon owner Shari Finger has 10 tips to get started.
How to Fire Right
It’s common for employers to accept all kinds of excuses for poor performance, mistakes, and problems. Be careful about being sucked into an employee’s personal problems.
Success Coach Offers Winning Ways
Beauty industry consultant and success coach Bryan Durocher wants to help you meet your potential both personally and professionally. To that end, he offers these top five tips to make a bigger splash with less effort.
How Do You Think Trade Shows Have Evolved Throughout the Years?
If you have hit the trade show circuit over the years, then you’ve most likely witnessed some of the changes shows have undergone.