Nails to Fly For
Almost 300 miles of arid desert isn’t enough to keep Noelle Bellinghausen away from her nail tech Sindy Mark.
by Sree Roy
Take Advantage of SpaBooker’s Many Tools
A cloud-based business management and marketing software for spas and salons, SpaBooker offers a web-based appointment book, which means you can access it from anywhere at any time.
Wake Up! The Book
Neil Ducoff’s Monday Morning Wake-Up! columns have been providing a weekly shot-in-the-arm for salon movers and shakers since 2008. His new book, titled Wake Up!, is a collection of the most powerful and inspiring Monday Morning Wake-Up.
SalonSwipe Offers Pay-As-You-Go Credit Card Processing
SalonSwipe has launched its free Card Reader and app for the iPhone, iPad, and Android phones.
Groupon Now Offers Appointment Management
Just launched in a pilot program, Groupon Scheduler is an online appointment service giving merchants an easy way to manage their schedules and accept bookings directly from consumers.
Scratching the Surface Educational Seminar
View snipets from a Backscratchers training seminar and hear from attendees about their use of Backscratchers systems.
License to Serve: Alcohol in Nail Salons
Navigating the ins and outs of a simple act of hospitality could leave you dizzy and confused. Before you stock the mini bar or reach for a cold one for a client, double-check your state and local regulations.
The Salon Inspector Says …
Clean your station after each customer. No exceptions.
Become a Mini Recycling Center
This is a perfect time for your salon or spa to become a recycling resource for small items such as batteries or cell phones.
Rich in Culture and Color
Torrance, Calif.-based salon Gemist, owned by nail artist Meg Kaehler, incorporates Japanese-style services for customers, attracting an international clientele and those who favor nail art over nail maintenance.
Edwards Urges Consistency and Innovation
Chicago-based nail tech Amber Edwards was recently named nail director for Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas. NAILS asked Edwards how she intends to make her mark at the salon.
Beauty-Pro Hot Towel Steamer Demo
This new hot towel steamer is ideal for manicures, pedicures, waxing services, and more. For more info, visit www.beautypro.us.com.
The Salon Inspector Says …Clutter Is Crazy
Nothing screams “unprofessional” louder than a station cluttered with stuff. Unclutter your manicure table and keep it clutter-free throughout the service.
Nurture Cuticles
In the January 2012 issue of Essence magazine, celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan shares some secrets on how to avoid dried-out cuticles in winter.
Turn an Outfit into a Manicure
Lucky magazine, in its January 2012 issue, suggested turning a client's favorite outfit into a manicure. Elizabeth Monson, a Lucky blogger, was inspired by Prabal Gurung's pop-art floral blouse.
Genbook Makes Online Reviewing Easy
Imagine having a receptionist working to grow nail salon clientele 24/7, costing less than a dollar per day. That’s how the folks at Genbook describe their online appointment scheduling software.
Golden Shatter Topcoat for Winter
OPI's Shatter topcoat in gold was listed in Redbook Mag's December 2011 list of cute and fashionable things under $10.