Business
Monthly Memberships Mean Discounts
Set in a charming pink and brown classic Craftsman bungalow, Venice, Calif.’s Nitespa is enticing patrons with a new loyalty program called the Nitespa Society Membership.
Nurture Cuticles
In the January 2012 issue of Essence magazine, celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan shares some secrets on how to avoid dried-out cuticles in winter.
Fan-tastic Colors: The Painted Nail by Nubar Chose Polish Names from Fans' Suggestions
Katie Cazorla, reality TV star of TV Guide Network’s The Nail Files, posted photos of the seven unnamed polishes on the salon’s Facebook page, then had her fans suggest names.
by Sree Roy
Turn an Outfit into a Manicure
Lucky magazine, in its January 2012 issue, suggested turning a client's favorite outfit into a manicure. Elizabeth Monson, a Lucky blogger, was inspired by Prabal Gurung's pop-art floral blouse.
Tweet Talk Your Clients
The 160 characters that your salon’s Twitter profile is granted as a description can really say it all. Here are 15 salons’ self-proclaimed first impressions. How does yours stack up?
Arizona State Board faces lawsuit from dispatch service that sends cosmetologists to homebound clients
Angels on Earth Home Beauty LLC, a cosmetology dispatch service founded by entrepreneur Lauren Boice, filed a lawsuit against the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology accusing it of “irrational, oppressive, and unlawful regulations.”
by Sree Roy
Decorated Sanitation Items: 5 Great Ideas
Decorating these must-have items, such as disinfectant jars and trays, is a great way to get a customized look while also drawing clients’ attention to your focus on salon sanitation.
Retail Boutique: Nail Tech-Made Jewelry
As retail remains an important source of revenue, nail salons are doing more and more to give their merchandise a boost. These seven nail techs have taken matters into their own hands, using a personal pastime — jewelry-making — as a selling point.
Giving Girls the Boost They Need
Augusta, Ga.-based nail tech Kamisha Winfield believes all young girls deserve to be supported in their dreams and given a positive outlet to express their creativity.
Oprah Gives Video Gift to Her Nail Tech
Oprah Winfrey made a 35-second video from her iPad that instantly changed the life of her longtime nail technician, Gloria L. Williams.
Famous Names Celebrates Year One
“We have just completed our first full year in business with Famous Names: What a ride it’s been!” says Jim Nordstrom, chairman of Famous Names, makers of Lumos.
Training Day
New hires should always be given a walk through the facility and taught proper salon protocol. Training is a lost art in today’s world because employers don’t feel they have the time or resources to do so, but a couple hours out of your schedule could make a world of difference to your staff and their output.
Haynam Shares Her Marketing Smarts
Millie Haynam has released her “Take the Mystery Out of Marketing” strategies in an all new e-book.
Get Ready to Make Headlines
A touch of media training is just the thing to prepare you for your time in the spotlight.
Genbook Makes Online Reviewing Easy
Imagine having a receptionist working to grow nail salon clientele 24/7, costing less than a dollar per day. That’s how the folks at Genbook describe their online appointment scheduling software.
Overcoming Adversity
As nail professionals we all have a bad day now and then, heck even as humans that happens. But imagine if you had a challenge to live with every day that made your job more of a struggle — some might even call it a disability. Meet some nail professionals who take dedication to a career we all love to the next level just by going to work each day.
My Other Life: Leah Holst, Cake Decorator
Nail tech Leah Holst attributes her cake baking and decorating skills to heredity. “My love of baking started when I was really young,” says Holst, the owner of Luxe Spa in Harriston, Ontario, Canada, as well as ~Layers~ Cakes and Confections by Leah.