Dear Donna, Come Back
A letter from an old friend causes me to reflect on what's changed ... and what hasn't.
While You're Away ... How to Take a Vacation From the Salon
How long has it been since you’ve had a vacation? If you can’t quite remember, it’s time to loosen the reins and put a plan in place that allows you to feel confident your business can survive without you – for a little while anyway.
What continuing education classes do you find most helpful?
In this month's Reader to Reader column, techs say they like "real life" education and hands-on learning.
Learn What Retail Clients Really Want
"The Retail Help Kit" produced by The Spa Association includes this valuable resource for identifying and satisfying your most challenging retail clients.
SWOT: Analyze Your Business
SWOT means you should ask yourself: What are your Strengths, Weaknesses, Oppportunities, and Threats?
Keeping A Watchful Eye
Investing in a security system for your salon can deter theft, provide protection for staff members and lower your insurance premiums.
How to Move Your Salon
No one welcomes the hassle that moving a salon is sure to bring. But you can minimize the headaches by researching your new location thoroughly, planning well ahead, budgeting realistically, and packing smart.
A Booth Renter’s Guide to Retail
Booth renters need to know he rules if they are going to retail effectively. Understanding the terms of your lease and the law governing retail sales is essential. Applying commonsense marketing strategies allows you to maximize profits.
What Has Happened to Our Trade Shows?
Trade shows used to seem bigger, brighter, and shinier and I wasn’t familiar with all the product lines. Every booth had something undiscovered to show me, and I couldn’t wait till the next big trade show. Where did that feeling go?
Reader to Reader: How Have You Advanced Your Career?
NAILS Magazine readers share their secrets to success.
Darling Starts Canadian Nail Alliance
As an instructor at the Ottawa Academy & West End Academy in Gloucester, Ontario, Tanis Darling has started the Nail Tech Alliance of Canada. One of its goals is to implement a standardized nail curriculum throughout the country.
On the Couch: Salon Consultant Solves Your Management Problems
This month our consultant deals with an owner who has a constantly sick tech, a client whose tips don't stick, and a client who brings her kids in for inappropriate services.
A Sanctuary in the City
At Just Calm Down, every client is treated like Royalty.
by Hannah Lee
How to Find a Good Salon
Good nail techs are in short supply these days, making them a hot commodity among the thousands of under-staffed and over-extended salons in the country. While salon owners are out looking to recruit good techs, techs should also be out looking for good salons. Here we give you a guide to get you started on your search.
From Manager to Leader
Have you ever felt like your salon is running you instead of the other way around? You can change things and create a positive, nurturing work environment where your employees are more than willing to follow your lead.
How Do You Keep Yourself, Your Employees, and Your Salon Safe?
It's not just sanitation we're talking about when we talk about salon safety; it's everything from security, fire safety, and healthy working.
Specialize or Diversify?
Can nail salons remain successful if they only offer nails?