Business
John Heffner Joins OPI as President and General Manager
In August, OPI Products announced the appointment of John Heffner as the brand’s new president and general manager.
Can You Pass the PHAB Test?
PHAB stands for Performance in Hair and Beauty — and it’s the first performance-based service standard aimed at dramatically improving the client’s experience with stylists, beauticians, and nail technicians.
Become a Tweezerman VIP Pro
To thank the passionate professionals who have made Tweezerman the brand it is today, the company has created the VIP Professional Program.
Where the Wellness Industry Networks
Wellx is the latest online hub for spa professionals to connect with other wellness experts and their clients.
Conversation Starters
“I had the purses made as a way to advertise and start conversations,” says Geneva Holcomb of Imagio Salon and Spa in League City, Texas, who created two custom Miche Bags that boldly proclaim her love of the nail industry.
by Judy Lessin
Pretty Crafty
Have you ever accidentally washed and dried a wool sweater and been astounded at the results? Well, nail tech and salon owner Kathy Dent of Salon Glow in Reno, Nev., shrinks 100% wool sweaters and skirts on purpose to make adorable purses and hats she sells in her salon’s retail section.
by Judy Lessin
Nail Snapshots from Switzerland
Editor Hannah Lee traveled with nail tech and celebrity manicurist Elsbeth Schuetz to Switzerland where she went to a European trade show and learned the differences and similarities betwen the nail industry in the U.S. and Switzerland.
OPI Lacquer Bottle Featured at Trademark Expo
In October, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosted its annual USPTO Trademark Exposition in Alexandria, Va., and OPI’s lacquer bottle was one of the select brands featured at the event.
Cruise to Hawaii With Vicki Peters
Join nail tech Vicki Peters for 10 days of sailing, sun, and education while seeing the Hawaiian Islands up close and personal on the newly renovated RCCL Radiance of the Seas.
Artistic Nail Design Hosts International Training
Artistic Nail Design recently invited trainees from around the globe to expand their nail horizons with vice president/creative director Alisha Rimando-Botero.
by Judy Lessin
George Schaeffer Highlights OPI Success on Fox News
George Schaeffer, OPI Founder and CEO highlighted the success of OPI and the current state of the nail polish industry in an interview on Fox Business News.
Join the Buff&Go Team
Buff&Go is expanding and it’s looking for extraordinarily talented beauty professionals to join its team.
Manage Appointments With SetMore
SetMore Appointments is an easy-to-use web-based appointment-setting system that was designed with beauty professionals in mind.
by Judy Lessin
PBA Launches One-Day Regional Salon Summits
The Boston Area played host to the first of several planned Professional Beauty Association (PBA) Regional Salon Summits in September.
by Judy Lessin
Design Without Breaking the Bank
With a growing number of choices, you have to work hard to stand out from the competition and bring your salon’s brand to life. The good news is that creativity trumps dollars every time! A retail design firm shares its advice for how to adapt.
Texas Salon Goes From Mobile to Medical
Mobile salon SPAtaneity caught the eye of several local hospitals and was commissioned to perform services on patients before opening its stationary location in Fort Worth, Texas.
Know Your Options for Finding Financing
With banks more reluctant than ever to lend to small businesses, salons must often look elsewhere for financing. There are several options available should your business fall outside the scope of traditional bank financing.