

Level Money App Adds Flexible Money Management
Personal finance app Level Money has introduced a flexible money management system to help users with almost any income or expense pattern.

Be Part of the Scene at Polished Nail Bar
Refined is the word that comes to mind upon entering the minimalistic and ultra-trendy Polished Nail Bar. Owners Sonny Kim and Haley Tran are veteran nail technicians who have made a name for themselves in Charlotte, N.C., as a result of their innovative approach to doing nails.

The Ultimate Extravagance: Images’ $25K Manicure
Orange County’s Images Luxury Nail Lounge unveiled three new ultra-lavish manicure services that range in price from $500 to $25,000 and up.

How to Conquer the Commitment-Shy Client
Give yourself a leg up by getting more clients to commit to standing appointments. Our experts tell you how.

How to Hold a Top-Notch Nail Tech Networking Event
So you want to host a nail tech networking event in your area but don’t know where to begin? Learn six rules for hosting a successful event, plus the top four rookie mistakes and how to avoid them.

Backscratchers Launches New Shopping Environment
Backscratchersbeauty.com, a new consumer domain owned by Backscratchers Salon Systems, offers a secure online shopping environment that supports both the consumer and the professional nail tech.

theHRsalon Handles Your HR Headaches
Handling everything from accounting and payroll to insurance and legal contracts, theHRsalon helps owners run successful businesses, while avoiding the potential for legal risks.

Protecting Client Data: Better Safe Than Sorry
Like other small businesses, nail salons are an enticing target for thieves seeking consumer data, such as client credit card numbers. Take heed of these best practices garnered from security experts on how to safeguard your salon.

Straight Talk for Salon Professionals
Popular blogger Tina Alberino (“This Ugly Beauty Business” and “Nail Tech Reality Check”) has written the ultimate guide to navigating our industry.

Beauty Consumers Are Split on Spending
A report from The NPD Group found that women purchase beauty products to feel more confident and sexier.

CND and BCL Announce Orlando Scholarship Fund
The first regional extension of the BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Fund is being sponsored by Sunny Beauty Supply, one of CND’s distributors in Orlando, Fla.

Don’t Miss “The Beauty Pitch”
The Beauty Pitch offers both up-and-coming and established companies the opportunity to present their brand, products, or ideas to a panel of top investors including renowned entrepreneurs Mark Cuban and John Paul DeJoria.

Tammy Taylor Class Preview at Premiere Orlando
Tammy Taylor shares how salons can make money with time management and other tips and tricks at the Premiere Orlando beauty show in Orlando, Calif. "At Tammy Taylor Nails, nails is always fun and never feel like work (when you're making money)," Taylor says.

Love the Age You Are: How to Navigate Your Nail Tech Career Through Your 20s, 30s, 40s, and Beyond
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned professional, developing a sustainable nail tech career means taking care of your fiscal — as well as physical — well-being.

OPI Helps the Next Generation With $25,000 in Scholarships
Alongside building a global salon brand, OPI has been busy paying it forward this past decade with scholarships.

Browse and Buy on the New NailSuperstore.com
It’s easier than ever to shop on The Nail Superstore’s website. The online nail supply site has just launched a new and improved site — and responsiveness is key.

How to Shop for Health Insurance
Think you can’t afford health insurance? Well think again. Since the Affordable Care Act became law, health insurance is easier to get and subsidies are available to lower the cost significantly. Follow these steps to find the right plan for you.



