Salon Management Solution
SalonPOS has a user-friendly interface and easy accessibility features that allow users to manage clients, employees, and schedules anytime, anywhere.
Leprechaun Software Saves Time and Money
Leprechaun Spa and Salon Software helps manage all areas of your business from customer data, to personnel, to inventory, to checkout.
My Day as a Beauty Industry Lobbyist
I visit Capitol Hill with the Professional Beauty Association to talk about pending legislation that could save salon owners thousands of dollars. Part of a PBA Lobby Day team, I met with Congress members to help the beauty industry’s voice be heard.
by Sree Roy
Julep Nail Parlors: Powered by Girlfriends
Julep Nail Parlors are proud to donate $1 from the sale of every Julep Nail Vernis to organizations that empower women. Please join us by going to our Facebook page to learn more and vote each month for where our Powered by Girlfriends dollars should go.
Fisk Purchases Barielle
The Barielle line of nail, skin, and foot care products was acquired by Fisk Industries in January, 2011.
Get Insurance, Plus a Website
The Hands-On Trade Association provides a comprehensive professional benefits package to nail technicians, massage therapists, bodyworkers, estheticians, cosmetologists, and other practitioners of manual therapies.
Debit Card Fees to Reduce by 80% July 21
The U.S. Senate voted down a proposal that would have delayed the change in fee regulations for two more years.
Know Your Compensation Options
Believe it or not, some techs graduate from nail school and immediately open up their own salon. Most, however, wait to get some experience first. If you’re not ready for salon ownership, you can get to work as either an employee or a booth renter. Read on to learn the differences between these types of techs.
Got Insurance?
With a single call you may be able to solve all your insurance needs. Specializing in the beauty industry, Fortier Insurance Services may be able to help.
Follow the Money
For booth renters and salon owners, keeping track of income and expenses is not the most exciting task, but it’s a necessary one. Keeping your business records in order will not only keep Uncle Sam smiling, it will enable you to understand your financial footing.
PBA: Congress Considering FICA Tax Credit for Salon Owners
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is lobbying to get this tax credit for salon owners passed. To find out more, visit http://www.beautyisourbusiness.org/
Run Your Business Better
Creating a salon or spa from scratch is a daunting task. Successful Salon & Spa Management, Sixth Edition cuts through the confusion and offers a clear understanding of what it takes to run a salon or spa.
Is a Franchise Salon Right for You?
MiniLuxe, a nail and waxing salon chain that started with one salon in Newton, Mass., recently announced plans to expand its concept nationally through a franchise program with the goal of opening up to 15 new locations throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic by the end of 2011.
Greg’s Corner – ManiQ Upsell – Part 1 of 4
Greg Salo of Young Nails shows how to up-sell an acrylic fill with a ManiQ Color. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
Greg’s Corner – ManiQ Upsell – Part 2 of 4
Here Greg shows that acrylic fill before the ManiQ Color application. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
Greg’s Corner – ManiQ Upsell – Part 3 of 4
Greg shows how to prep the filled acrylic with Protein Bond and then apply the ManiQ Color. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
Greg’s Corner – ManiQ Upsell – Part 4 of 4
Greg shows how to remove ManiQ Color from an acrylic enhancement. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4