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Nailing New Products: Techs Launch Polish and Glitter Product Lines
The creative juices of nail techs are truly flowing this year, as we’ve seen lots of great inventions come from beauty professionals who are working in the salon every day. Here are a few that might be worth picking up for your salon.
by Sree Roy
Richard Hurter Acquires Kupa Inc.
Richard Hurter, who has been the driving force behind Kupa Inc. for the last 20 years, was a partner and has now acquired the entire company.
Cross Country Nail Road Trip: Nails Across America
Newly licensed nail tech Breanne Trammell (who graduated from TW Nail Technology Inc.) embarks on a cross-country road trip this summer, in which she'll take a canned ham trailer renovated as a mobile nail salon and do manicures all over the U.S. "This experiential project is about more than simply nail art. By transforming a 1968 Shasta Compact camper into a mobile salon, I aim to create an intimate platform to exchange ideas and conversation," Trammell says.
On the Road: Salon Chérie
Outside the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, Hawaii, Salon Chérie’s owner Anri Bui keeps a steady clientele of nail art aficionados.
by Tim Crowley
Feet Stand Alone
Foot massage can make a great addition to spa pedicures, but how does it fare as a stand-alone service?
by Tim Crowley
African American Manicurists Association Reconvenes
Last year saw the re-launch of the African American Manicurists Association.
Bring a Polish, Take a Polish
The polish exchange at Hey, Nice Nails! in Long Beach, Calif., is just what is sounds like — clients are free to drop off a polish they no longer care for and pick up one that sparks their fancy.
by Judy Lessin
Tech Pens a Faery Tale
“I wrote my first short story when I was 9, and I never stopped writing,” says Patrice McNeal, owner of WildSide Nailz in Los Angeles and a tech of 35 years. “Last year I digitally published my first novel, Feyling Duplicity."
by Judy Lessin
Tweezerman Signs Alpine Skier Lindsey Vonn
Tweezerman has partnered with professional alpine skier and Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn as the beauty tool manufacturer’s new brand ambassador for North America.
My Other Life, Tania Rice, Geocacher
“Caching is a great way so see new places and blow off some steam while you are exploring. It can be done in the country or the city and you can meet great people along the way,” says Tania Rice, owner of Certified Esthetics in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
by Judy Lessin
Have a Drink With Philadelphia’s Lacquer Lounge
Pretty in pink, Lacquer Lounge offers a wide range of nail services priced between $10 and $60. This “something for everyone” mentality has served the salon well amid economic uncertainty.
Space-Saving Storage Solution
Like many nail techs, Tania Rice was challenged with providing pampering nail services in a tiny space.
by Sree Roy
Texting Over a Landline?
TextUs.Biz is an app for PC, Mac, or iPad that allows the salon to use its existing landline telephone number to text messages back and forth with customers.
by Judy Lessin
Retail Boutique: Mother’s Day Gifts
Stock your salon with new products that could double as Mom’s Day gifts this May. Elegance, usability, and luxury are key features to look out for.
Create Your Own App for Free
Appsbar — a leading “create your own app” platform — is now available for free for salon owners to create their own apps even if they have no technical experience.
Conversation Starter
Artistic Nail Design has housed its latest Artistic Colour Gloss soak-off gel-polish collection in a manicure table display so as to spark conversation.
Homing in on Hair Removal
Summer’s almost here. Are you ready for the influx of clients who will want to be waxed, tweezed, and threaded of unsightly hair in time for their beach vacations? NAILS provides the information you need to consider supplementing your menu with this easy add-on service — for this summer’s clients and beyond.
by Sree Roy