On-the-Job Staff Training
Train your already skilled new-hire your way and you’ll have an employee to be proud of.
Are Discount Salons Threatening Our Industry?
Nail technicians may lament the proliferation of discount salons, but low-cost nail services have broadened the nail care market and forced the industry to improve its image and raise its standards.
Editor's note: Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder
As I browse through the fashion magazines each month, I begin to think we needn’t worry about the message these so-called beauty authorities are sending about nail care because they’re on such a different wavelength from us anyway.
What Are Salon Owners Looking For?
Salon owners today look for professionalism, good communication skills, a positive attitude, and a clean and neat appearance when hiring new employees.
How to Test Job Applicants
Use this simple standard test to judge objectively which job applicant has the technical skills you need.
Editor's note: Is There an Echo in Here?
Do Beauty Magazines Put Nail Care on the Back Burner?
If you’re looking for nail care information in consumer beauty magazines, you’re looking in the wrong place.
Editor's note: Ignore Discount Salons and Do What You Do Best
Nail technicians and salon owners must stop fretting over the low price salons and either appeal to the bargain hunters or ignore them.
Business Advice From The Pros
Ten seasoned salon professionals offer their best advice for making it in the nail industry today.
New NMC Board Takes Up The Torch
The next two years promise to be busy for the NMC’s new board of directors and committee chairpersons as they set goals and plan programs to advance the professional status of the nail industry.
A Message From a Well-Traveled Nail Competitor
Nail shows are a part of our industry that I think the average nail technician overlooks. There is more than just product discounts offered at these shows. The education is invaluable as well as the opportunity to share ideas with other nail technicians.
How to Find and Keep Good Employees
Employees just want a comfortable place to work, a reasonable boss, and a chance to earn a living.
Editor's note: Where Are All the Nail Superstars?
I imagined an industry where nail technicians have the same respect, professionals, and prestige associated with other beauty professionals, particularly hairstylists. I envisioned an industry where we have just as many nail technician “superstars” as the hair industry has.
Working With a Difficult Boss
Feeing like it’s time to throw in the towel at work? Before you wash your hands of the whole situation, think about what you can do to create more harmony between you and your supervisor.
Editor's note: Survey Finds Clients Want and Need Salon Services
salon clients want to purchase retail products directly from their stylists and nail technicians because they trust the professionals and because they believe the quality and selection of products sold in the salon are superior.
Placement Agency Matches Salon Professionals with Salons
Cosmo Connection carves a niche for itself by offering an innovative platform for searching nail professionals.
The Independent Contractor Game
Be sure your salon is in compliance with the IRS’s rules; salon owners who’ve incorrectly classified workers as independent contractors can be liable for back taxes, penalties, and fines.