Business
The Art of the Client Consultation
Client consultations give customers an opportunity to build trust and verbalize expectations. Learn why they’re important and how they improve the overall client experience.
TV Decorator Tackles Day Spa Decor
“We wanted our spa cool and chic, and we sure got it,” say Stacy Winick, nail tech and co-owner of Belle Visage Day Spa in Milton, Mass., just outside of Boston.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
One of the best things about this industry is it’s home to many family businesses. Multiple generations work in tandem, teaching and supporting one another.
Streamline Your Scheduling
Appointment-Plus online scheduling software allows you to automate, streamline, and improve your booking process by letting clients instantly and conveniently book online.
Protection Money
The Bodywork Insurance Program (BWI) was designed to respond to the specific needs of beauty professionals, including nail techs.
CND and Beauty Changes Lives Announce Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship
At an invite-only party during Cosmoprof North America, Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) and CND announced the new BCL CND Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Fund. Founded to support professional nail education, the Scholarship Fund honors actress Hedren's role in helping shape the nail industry by being at the forefront of the Vietnamese nail salon movement. You Might Also Like: CND and BCL Announce Scholarship Fund
PBA Launches Campaign to Prevent Deregulation
As part of a continued effort to educate lawmakers, consumers, and the industry on the importance of beauty industry licensing and regulations, and to prevent industry deregulation, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced its new “I Am A Professional. I Am Licensed.” campaign.
Nail Artist Chronicles Life’s Ups and Downs
A nail technician and artist for 33 years, Tina Panariello has written about her struggles to succeed in this industry in an autobiography titled Polished: Filing Away at Life’s Truths.
Nails: The Guilt-Free Treat
According to The NPD Group’s (www.npd.com) March 2013 Nail Care and Polish Consumer Report, more than half of women aged 18+ have purchased nail products for at-home use or professional nail services in the past year.
An Open Letter to the Good Folks at NSI
I would like to publicly thank NSI for the amazing support they have provided — not only emotional but financial support.
Jim McConnell, Self-Proclaimed Chem-Head
Ever wonder how Light Elegance comes up with all those products? The company creates, tests and manufactures everything in Redmond, Ore. Take a look at what goes on behind the round bottom flask and see how they cook up all that great chemistry.
Light Elegance: The Move to Redmond
What happened when Light Elegance decided to move their headquarters three hours away from Eugene to Redmond, Oregon? You might be surprised.
Light Elegance Family Talks About Color
Just how do they come up with all those incredible gel colors? Light Elegance's Lezlie McConnell, Jim McConnell, and Lexy McLellan gives us the scoop.
Canvas or Glass Murals
Enhance your salon with Alfalfa’s new stretched canvas or glass murals.
Brush Kleen
Brush Kleen by Nouveau Nail is an all purpose professional brush cleaner that removes excess acrylic build-up while conditioning the bristles, preventing them from drying out.
Sandals
Pedi Couture is a line of sandals with padded toe separators designed to accompany your client to her pedicure but are stylish and comfortable enough for everyday wear.
Restore Damaged Nails Kit
Nail Tek’s Restore Damaged Nails kit helps repair weak nails back to health and vitality.