Business
Don’t Sweat the Paperwork
DOT — Data. Organizing. Tracking. That’s the acronym behind the Dot Organizer created by nail tech Colleen VanDurme of Premiere Salon in Dansville, N.Y.
On the Road: SC Nail Lounge
Just opened in May 2012, after taking over her mother’s salon space, Teresa Hamm and her crew of three nail techs run a cozy nail lounge that overlooks the San Clemente, Calif., oceanfront and embraces education.
by Beth Livesay
Viet Nails Documentary Teaser
New York-based filmmaker Adele Pham interviews Miss Professional Nails president Mike Vo and VietSALON associate editor Kim Pham in the initial stages of her research of the Vietnamese nail industry. The updated trailer and new title, #NailedIt: Vietnamese and the Nail Industry, can be viewed by clicking here.
Brushipedia
There are many different types of brushes used in the nail business. Some of the most common types are listed here. You can read more about these terms and reference other topics by visiting our Encyclopedia.
by Beth Livesay
My Other Life, Erin Hart, Stand-up Comedian
By day you can catch Erin Hart doing nails at The Nail Lounge in Costa Mesa, Calif., but most weekends around 8 p.m., you’ll find her spouting off about her life in front of an appreciative audience at The Comedy Store in Hollywood.
by Judy Lessin
Retail Boutique: Doorway Decor
With April showers on the horizon, customers might show up with their arms full. Give them a place to put their coat, umbrella, and keys, greeting them with user-friendly decor from the minute they walk through the door. These products make great retail items too.
Marinello Donates Nearly $100,000 to Newtown Memorial Fund
Marinello Schools of Beauty raised $91,315 for the Newtown Memorial Fund, which supports victims of the tragic massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
Blog Targets Beauty Pros
In February, the Allied Health Association launched a beauty industry-related blog dedicated to providing useful research, new trends, resources for professionals, and industry news.
6 Last-Minute Tax Tips
It’s almost time to pay the taxman. If you haven’t filed your returns, don’t fret. These tips can help ease the pain.
Bahamas, Baby!
The owner of Kai’s Kottage in Titusville, Fla., Kai Keach flies to Andros Island in the Bahamas once a month for a few days to deliver nail and skin care services on the navy base there.
by Judy Lessin
Robanda Acquires Dissolve Brand
Robanda International has acquired the Dissolve brand.
The Theme’s the Thing: Savvy Chic Nail Cottage
Indisputably feminine, Savvy Chic exemplifies the shabby chic style, using distressed antique furniture, paintwork, and repurposed curtains and textiles to achieve an elegant overall effect reminiscent of Victorian decor.
by Judy Lessin
Loyalty Pays Off
Be on the lookout for The Event Loyalty Card to be given away at all major 2013 trade shows and placed into online orders by participating nail companies.
Kansas Salon Does Things Its Own Way
With its own brand of polish, complimentary products, and parties, Fairway, Kan.-based Hoopla offers a twist on the traditional salon experience.
The Apprentice
Donald Trump may have given apprenticeship some glamour, but aspiring nail techs have been completing these hands-on training programs for years pre-dating the hit show “The Apprentice”. (And instead of hearing “you’re fired,” nail tech apprentices hear “you’re licensed!”) Before you sign up for an apprenticeship, take on an apprentice at your salon, or set out to get your state’s laws changed on the subject, here’s what you need to know.
by Sree Roy
She’s No Pushover
As much as she loves doing nails, Dana Gonzalez-Kurtz, owner of Artistry of the Nail at Salon Shibumi in Portland, Ore., draws the line at doing things that eat into the profits she’s entitled to.
by Judy Lessin
Cater to Media VIPs
“If you’re just getting started working with your local media, a VIP card is an excellent tool to put in the hands of local newspaper and magazine editors, TV program segment producers, hotel concierges, etc.,” says Sharon Esche of Esche & Alexander Public Relations.