As I See It, Take A Lunch!
Teach Them And They Will Stay
Running three bustling nail departments is not an easy task, but Sherry Williams seems to have it down to a T-as in training.
As I See It: Retailing Redux
Editor's note: If You Retrain New Hires, Consider Hiring Apprentices
Should more states allow apprenticeships as a viable educational option for aspiring nail technicians?
WANTED: A Few Good Techs (Ideas on Attracting New Talent)
Finding (and keeping) hard-working qualified nail technicians is one of the most pressing issues facing the beauty industry today. When the nail business is at an all-time high, we find ourselves asking what factors are contributing to this industry dilemma. It is time for us to stop asking, “Why?” and start asking, “What can we do to solve this problem?”
by Hannah Lee
Just My Opinion: Is the Competition Fair?
Trends in Cosmetology Professionals
In its 1999 Job Demand Survey, the NACCAS presents some data.
Behind the Scenes: Cover Tech Takes Special Care of Competition Model
John Hauk knows that a good model is essential to winning in nail competitions. Some of those same skills help retain clients.
Lab Coats, Smocks, and Other Frocks
What image do you want to project to clients the moment they enter your salon? For most salon owners, it’s one that says “we’re professional, highly skilled, and a team.” One way you can make this statement loud and clear is through what you choose to wear. Whether you opt for smocks, aprons, lab coats, matching Ts, or color-coordinated outfits, your dress code can help set the tone. Here’s a look at what some nail techs are wearing at work.
The Doctor is “IN” - Establishing a Salon-Doctor Relationship
Finding a good doctor is like finding a good nail technician – people want a personal referral from someone they trust. If you’re still looking for Dr. Right, here are some suggestions from physicians and nail techs who’ve made referral relationships work.
States Taxing Online Purchases
Nail techs-and the public in general—who buy products online in North Carolina and Michigan may be in for a surprise.
Distributors Defend Their Territory
We’ve turned the tables and are giving distributors a chance to defend themselves—and address common nail tech complaints.
Will Beauty Superstores Hurt Salon Retail?
All-in-one retailers complete with salons and professional products are popping up left and right. Should smaller salons take coven or is there something the beauty industry can learn from these salon superstores?
Bella Spazio [Beautiful Spaces]
Italian for "beautiful spaces," Bella Spazio lives up to the promise of its name with Greco-Roman architecture, muted colors, soothing scents, flowing fountains, and a solicitous staff. "Everything, from the time the client enters the parking lot- where strategically placed landscaping blocks the sight and sound of congested traffic- has been considered in producing the environment," asserts Darlene Baker, owner of the Knoxville, Tenn., day spa and salon.
What do you do when you’re not with a client?
Free time is a precious commodity for busy techs. So when you've got it, don't waste it! See how these techs and salon owners spend their unscheduled time.
Back Orders, Price Limits, and Other Distributor Gripes
We asked several nail techs to share their distributor irks with us.
A Toast to Togetherness
For the month of February, we highlight four different partnerships within the nail industry and what makes them work.