A Makeover for the Nail Industry
If I was going to make over the nail industry, I'd start by challenging any state that required fewer than 600 hours for a nail license to raise their standards.
How Would You Make Over the Nail Industry?
We thought it would be fitting to ask a distributor, a manufacturer, and a salon owner how they would make over the nail industry. We got three very different responses.
Wanna Talk Nails?
Online searching for nail art ideas leads to a new online nail art community.
Stop That Thief: Preventing Crime In Your Salon
Beauty salons are no strangers to robberies and thefts, if recent headlines are any indication. Avoid making your business a target by safeguarding your salon, your employees — and yourself.
What's It to You?
If nail techs won't retail nail products, manufacturers will have to sell them in alternative outlets.
How Has the Internet Affected Your Business?
Salons are taking advantage of the internet by posting their service menus on their sites and even booking appointments online.
Your Personal Trainer
You could be making your first tentative steps into the beauty industry, or your book may be so filled with penciled-in names there’s no white space. Either way, if you’re uncertain what your next steps should be, it may be time to turn to a consultant.
As I See It: A Few Trends to Watch
Look out for some exciting changes in the next few months.
As I See It: Getting Back to Basics
Learning something new is what "back to basics" means to me.
In the Eye of the Beholder
Does your salon give off the right vibe? Do people pass through and do a double-take when signs of dirt, dust, clutter, or neglect creep into view? Take a moment to look at your salon as if seeing it for the very first time.
In What Basic Area Do You- Personally- Need to Work Harder?
Getting back to basic can mean different things to different nail techs: perhaps it means improving the way you apply polish. Maybe it means not letting your phone ring so many times before you pick it up. Or maybe it’s keeping a closer eye on how much you spend on nail supplies.
Lessons Learned
If you’re looking for wisdom and inspiration, a good place to start would be to listen to the advice of some very successful people right here within our own industry. Executive editor Hannah Lee asked principals at a number of professionals nail companies for words of advice so you, the nail tech, can get back to basics.
As I See It: Your Clients Tell Us Everything
A client survey, conducted in conjunction with Allure Magazine, has some good news for professional salons.
Changing Scenery
Whether it’s revamping your current location or conquering uncharted territory in a new salon, how well you prepare for the renovation could be the difference between high hopes or high stress. While the most exciting part may be seeing it all come together, the most important part is done before you ever lift a finger.
Hire Smart: How to Find Great Employees
Uncovering a candidate’s skills, strengths, and weaknesses during an interview is a tricky business. Figuring out if she is a good match for your salon is even harder. But by asking the right questions, you can get the critical information you need to hire smart.
A Work in Progress: Keeping Your Business Fresh
We're always trying to improve ... to make YOUR life and work easier.
Changing with the Times
The nail industry is ever-evolving. Nail veterans give us their take on the changes, both good and bad, they’ve witnessed firsthand and how they’ve grown throughout the years.