Business
Accepting Mobile Payments With a Point-of-Sale System
How do you set up your salon to accept mobile payments? Consider using an mPOS — a point-of-sale program on a portable device that functions the same way as a register would.
Get To Know: Joanne Sorbello
Learn more about celebrity nail artist, editorial artist, NYFW regular and salon owner Joanne Sorbello.
Crowdsourcing: What does the future of the nail industry look like to you?
This month we asked nail techs: What does the future of the nail industry look like to you?
Angela Thorson: Nail Tech, Salon Owner and Stand-Up Comic
Meet nail tech an stand-up Angela Thorson. Despite meeting some challenging experiences along life’s journey, Angela continues to look on the bright side and keeps her community — and often her clients — laughing as well.
Buying Salon Software? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you're a nail salon owner and looking for a new salon software...consider this.
Sponsored by STX
Get to Know Beautician List Founder Dasha Minina
The CEO and founder of online and mobile platform Beautician List, nail tech Dasha Minina wants to raise the standard of professionalism in our industry.
Use Free Facebook Marketplace Ads to Gain New Salon Clients
Why aren’t more techs taking advantage of advertising opportunities on Facebook’s Marketplace when it’s totally free?
How to Open a Nail Salon for $1,000 or Less (Without Debt!)
You can begin your career as a salon owner in the black: Start saving early, do your research, hunt for bargains, and keep overhead low.
Nail Artist Insider: 5 Tips to Working With Celebrities
Julie Kandalec is the real deal in the nail world. She has done just about everything as a celebrity manicurist including fashion week, editorial and advertising campaigns and red carpet. Here she gives her top tips on working with celebrities as well as some of her favorite (and not so favorite) moments in her 20 year journey.
Increase Salon Security and Data Safety With a POS Software System
Salon management software keeps your client information and financial data safe and secure while reducing the risk of fraud and theft.
Create Your Ideal Salon Space with Guidance from a Design Pro
As a salon owner, you know that great service isn’t the only reason why clients choose where to get their hair done. It’s the environment and ambiance of the salon from the moment they walk through the doors. How do you create that memorable experience?
Sponsored by Michele Pelafas
Modern Luxury: Does Your Salon Space Have it?
When was the last time you entered a business and felt a sense of bliss and peace the moment you walked in the door? Michele Pelafas, a leading interior designer in the spa and salon industry for more than 20 years, says the modern definition of luxury encompasses much more than furniture and finishes.
Sponsored by Michele Pelafas
Livin' the Dream: The Nail Artists' Journey
Joanne Sorbello and Armani Je'ton share details, tips and the behind the scenes scoop about their journey to success.
Salon Management Software: Price Comparison
Salon POS software systems are available at different pricing levels to accommodate different sized hair, nail, and skincare salons and spas. See how pricing tiers compare for 11 salon software providers.
Transport Back to the ’90s at Nail Addicts Studio
Largo, Fla.-based nail artist Devin Strebler celebrates with nostalgic nods to her favorite decade at her newly opened art-focused nail salon.
Operating Independently? Let Software Guide Your Business
The secret to keeping your clients happy and your business in order...
Sponsored by STX
Crowdsourcing: What will you be doing differently in 2020 when it comes to nails?
This month we asked nail techs: What will you be doing differently in 2020 when it comes to nails?