Business
PBFC Hosts Legislators at “Welcome To Our World” Lobbying Event
This year there were over 250 individual services performed on policymakers, regulators, and staffers by more than 40 beauty professionals who volunteered their time and expertise to showcase the world of beauty.
by Judy Lessin
On the Road: Lourdes' Nail Studio
Tucked inside a sub-tropical oasis, Lourdes’ Nail Studio in Sarasota, Fla., offers clients a calm, peaceful environment where they’ll walk away with good conversation and beautiful nails.
On the Road: Sweet Life Nail Bar
What do you get when you combine the powers of a financial planner and an interior designer? A really cute, well-run nail salon in Denver, Colo., that stands out from traditional strip mall salons but can still compete on price.
by Hannah Lee
On the Road: Pure Nails
Pure Nails was born out of a desire to create a nail salon in Austin, Texas, with natural eco-friendly services and strict adherence to the highest sanitation standards.
by Hannah Lee
Just Look at That! A Picture's Worth 1,000 Words When It Comes to Nails
Nobody knows better than Las Vegas and San Francisco-based nail tech Sindy Mark the value of a photo when it comes to inspiring clients to try something new.
by Judy Lessin
On the Road: Mario Tricoci
With 15 locations, the Mario Tricoci name is well-known in the Chicago area. Believe it or not this was our first visit to the Michigan Avenue location that has been open for 14 years.
by Hannah Lee
TruView LED Work Station Lamp
OPI recently released its all-new TruView LED workstation lamp.
Why I Choose a Salon
We asked clients what little details make a big difference in determining which salon they pick over another. Their answers may surprise you!
Retail Boutique: Notebooks
Fill retail space in your salon with journals. Your clients can choose from an assortment of styles to jot down their thoughts, plan their day, or doodle while they wait.
My Other Life: Teaching Teens
No two days are ever the same at Atlantis Alternative High School in Flint,Mich., where Carrie Schaaf has taught English and art for the past five years.
by Judy Lessin
Capture Customers With Your Website
Wondering how you can make more of your website as an important marketing tool? Locu provides tools to manage, edit, design, and publish your service menu-wherever it shows up-from one place.
On the Road: The Nails Club
Jessica Saelim hit the ground running, having opened La Jolla, Calif.-based The Nails Club in December 2012 only five months after graduating college.
Beach Locale Inspires Natural Nail Salon
After a lengthy hiatus, one-time nail tech Pamela Reeder jumps back into the salon world — toes first — with an array of natural nail services in Solana Beach, Calif.
24 Ways to Get Your Coworkers to Hate You
From stealing to backstabbing, there are certain things you should never do if you want your coworkers to respect you. Most of these should be common sense, but read on to make sure you are not the problem at your salon.
by Beth Livesay
A Perk for Military Members
Va-Va Varnish salon in San Diego, Calif., offers active military members and their spouses a 15% discount on all services, add-ons, and retail.
by Judy Lessin
Gifting in Style: Gift Certificates
A round-up of gift certificates from seven stylish salons.
Revlon Buys Back CND Parent Company Colomer for $600 Million
Revlon, Inc. announced this week that its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Revlon Consumer Products Corporation will acquire all of the stock of CND parent company The Colomer Group, for $660 million.
by Sree Roy