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Backscratchers Salon Vac System
Hair stylist and Salon Vac user Melissa Knoll demonstrates Backscratchers' Salon Vac system.
Scratching the Surface Educational Seminar
View snipets from a Backscratchers training seminar and hear from attendees about their use of Backscratchers systems.
Retail Boutique: Eco-Friendly Kitchenware
Why not let your green salon serve as an inspiration to your clients? From recyclable beverage glasses to organic soaps in your bathroom, if your products are sustainable and cute, everyone will be wondering where you shop — and you can point them in the direction of your retail space.
On the Road: Polished Lounge
Along with husband Keith Bui, salon owner Pauline Mai opened Polished Lounge seven years ago in the up-and-coming SoMa district of San Francisco after leaving a job in consulting.
Nails: Any Kind, Any Time
After a successful career as a makeup artist, Vancouver salon owner Mika Morris segued into nails. Social media, creativity, and flexibility helped this beauty industry entrepreneur rise to the top.
My Other Life: Marie Soto, Tax and Accounting Business
“I love numbers. Call me crazy, but they’re fun,” says Marie Soto, owner of At Your Hands & Feet inside Antwon’s Salon in Glendale, Ariz. Good thing she’s fond of figures because she’s also the owner of Soto Tax and Accounting.
25 Ways to Market on a Budget
With some creativity and a healthy dose of legwork, it’s possible to market yourself well even without a big advertising budget. Take these tips from techs and personalize them to work for you.
Is Your Salon Cell-Free?
As smartphones become a familiar appendage on nearly all adults and many teens, salon owners find themselves forced to develop a salon cell phone policy. Will you decide to make your salon phone-friendly or cell-free?
Bigger Isn't Always Better
Nail polish can sometimes go to waste if the entire bottle isn't utilized in time. However, Cosmopolitan, in its March 2012 issue, has a solution to this problem.
Fashion Week Nails: CND Celebrates 15 Years
Congratulations to CND for its milestone 15 years doing nails for Fashion Week runways. Here's a look back at how it all began, plus some of the amazing nail art designs that have graced the runways over the years.
America's Beauty Show 2012
On March 3-5, Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) invited the entire salon industry to celebrate the 100th anniversary of America’s Beauty Show in Chicago.
Matchbox Itty Bitty Nail Files
Created by Tweezerman in a partnership with Harajuku Lovers (musician Gwen Stefani’s fashion brand), these files are perfect for clients to pop into their pockets or purses to fix any chips, snags, or breaks on the spot.
ABS 2012: What's in your shopping bag?
NAILS asked America's Beauty Show 2012 attendees: What's in your shopping bag?
BeautyTech.com Site Revamped
Check out the changes at BeautyTech including a complete color and layout makeover.
This App Adds a Phone Line
Line2 adds a second line to your iPhone or Android phone and can turn your iPod Touch or iPad into a fully functional phone.
Client Consultations by the Numbers
The consultation is your first opportunity to educate your new client and impress her with your professionalism.
OPI’s Schaeffer Raising Millions for Diabetes Research
Schaeffer’s personal goal is to raise and donate over $5 million to help City of Hope continue to advance their mission. He will personally match up to $2.5 million raised for the George W. Schaeffer Endowment for Innovation in Diabetes Research.