Business
A Postcard from the Smokies
Virtually doubling in size from the previous year, the fourth annual Nail Tech Networking Event of the Smokies, held on June 26-27 at the River Terrace Resort in Gatlinburg, Tenn., saw 150 attendees enjoy the 23 nail booths and 50+ educators who demonstrated cutting edge techniques, with many debuting new nail products.
Network in the Northwest
Set for October 14-17, 2011, this year’s Nailtechs Networking Retreat is jam-packed with education, seminars, and lots of fun at a beautiful waterfront retreat center outside Seattle.
Nails and Henna Go Hand in Hand
Before she was a nail tech, Ena Rodriguez was a tarot-reading gypsy at Universal Studios Orlando. That’s where she first came across the art of henna tattooing.
by Judy Lessin
On the Spot
Polka dots are making a comeback ...even for tweezers!
Salon Iris Picks a Partner
Salon Iris salon software is partnering directly with Dell to offer customized hardware and computer packages.
5 Nail Art Blogs Worth Bookmarking
We recommend For Your Nails Only, Painted Lady Fingers, Hey, Nice Nails!, Burgers and Nails, and 365 Days of Nail Art as worthy of an Internet bookmark. Find out why.
by Sree Roy
ANSR: Sole
Made to be used in the salon or retailed as a high-end salon item, the new ANSR: Sole can tackle any foot problem — from simple calluses to extremely dry and cracked feet, according to the company.
Spa Gregorie’s Makes Giving Easy
At Spa Gregorie's, a small Southern California-based chain of salons and day spas, they make it easy for their clients to raise money for their favorite causes.
Milady Webinars Are Online
Industry trainer Steve Gomez is hosting a series of complimentary Milady webinars designed for salon and spa professionals.
Who Doesn’t Want to Paint Their Puppy?
The dog-lovers among your clients will be thrilled to find Puppy Paint on your retail shelves.
Jump Aboard the Welcome Wagon
Adrienne Schodtler may be too busy at the salon to reach out personally to each of her new neighbors in the town of Fuquay-Varina, N.C., but Schodtler, owner of Nails by Adrienne, employs a service called New Neighbor to do just that.
For Starters, Keep It Clean
Don’t forget the fundamentals of making a good first impression on new clients.
Miss Universe Contestants Talk about OPI Lacquers
OPI is the Official Nail Care Sponsor of the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant. Here, the contestants showcase the four colors of the Miss Universe-inspired lacquer collection.
High-Speed Beauty Fixer for Fall
For an extra gorgeous fall, Redbook recommends CND's Nail Polish in Dark Amethyst.
Toddy Cloths
As an esthetically pleasing alternative to the boring paper towel, use new Toddy Cloths from Toddy Gear to do a quick clean-up of nail tables or salon reception desks in between clients.
Mani Table with the Works
When G Elizondo couldn’t find a manicure table to meet all of her specifications, she designed her own. We love how she built up, not out, adding an extra horizontal tier to get the clean workspace she desired.
by Sree Roy
On My Mind: Move Over, Bloggers!
I’m getting kind of tired of all these consumer bloggers online who are just infatuated with nail polish and post endlessly about polish and doing their own nails. I mean, sure, they probably help increase the awareness of nail care and new products (mostly polish), but I think it’s time for those of us on the professional side of the nail world to take back our place in the pecking order.
by Hannah Lee