Business
Beauty Düsseldorf Takes Place in March 2014
From March 21-23, 2014, Beauty Düsseldorf, an international trade fair for cosmetics, nail, foot, wellness, and spa, will be the meeting place for about 50,000 trade visitors and 1,250 exhibitors and brands.
The Beauty of Technology
Many cosmetology schools are getting on board with technology to help supplement students’ education. Minnesota School of Cosmetology is the first cosmetology school in Minnesota to add Apple iPad technology to its learning curriculum.
Designing Woman
“I wanted the salon to be very chic and luxurious but have sex appeal, all at the same time,” says Candice Idehen, owner of the new 1,400-sq.-ft. Bed of Nails in New York City.
by Judy Lessin
Crowdsourcing: Client No-Shows
This month we asked nail techs: How do you deal with client no-shows?
The Social Game Changer
We asked techs who have been in the business five years or more how technology and social media have changed their daily salon lives.
by Beth Livesay
Business Forms for All
There’s no need to start from scratch when dealing with your business paperwork. Milady’s Online Business Forms for the Salon and Spa can get you off to a good start.
In Case of Lawsuits
Proper documentation and procedures are essential in case a patron brings a lawsuit against your salon, according to Sean Brownyard, executive program manager for SASSI, the Salon and Spa Specialty Insurance program at Brownyard Group.
On My Mind: The Upside of Turnover
Editor Hannah Lee urges you to see the silver lining in employee turnover.
by Hannah Lee
SalonPOS Software Is Now Free
New York-based salon software firm Digital Right Brain (DRB) has released SalonPOS for free.
My Little Secret Nail Art Kit
The new My Little Secret Nail Art Kit from NSI is presented in a lush black leather case that’s perfect for traveling and carrying NSI Secrets Nail Art supplies on the go, but it can also serve as a salon display.
Show Us Your...Nail Bar
Nail bars are great for letting clients get side-by-side manicures and they’re perfect for quick services as well. A new trend we’re seeing in nail bars is offering multi-levels to accommodate the disabled and smaller clients who might not be comfortable sitting on a raised stool.
In the Spotlight: An Interview With Sandy Borges Combs
Hand & Nail Harmony's West Coast Regional Education Manager, Sandy Borges Combs, shares her experience in the nail industry with Gelish NailStyle, from the moment she decided to become a nail technician to becoming an educator. You Might Also Like: Gelish NailStyle App Available for iPhone and iPad
On the Road: Studio Bijoux
With homemade vintage elements, this full-service Canyon Country, Calif., salon is more than meets the eye. Offering a full retail boutique and a welcoming atmosphere, the team at Salon Bijoux made me feel right at home.
On the Road: Jon Ric Medical Spa and Wellness Center
This beautifully decorated medical spa in Charlotte, N.C., not only has a full-time onsite cosmetic surgeon, but Jon Ric Medical Spa and Wellness Center’s primary focus is on total body wellness. Combined with a clean, modern décor and lavish services — it’s safe to say that this is not your typical spa.
Troubleshooter: Proper Brush Maintenance
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, LaShaun Brown-Glenn, a U.S. business development manager and trainer for Alessandro, explains proper brush maintenance.
Retail Boutique: Mugs
Entice your clients to cozy up this winter with a unique and fabulous assortment of mugs. Hand-crafted or novelty, there is a mug for every salon-goer to brave the snow.
My Other Life: Crystal Smith, racing crew chief
A Woman With Drive: “The car is our baby,” says Crystal Smith, owner of Polished & Pampered in New Oxford, Pa., and crew chief for her husband’s race car, a 1979 Chevy Camaro.
by Judy Lessin