Business
Gain Mobility at an Economical Price
Spa/Salon Manager, the flagship product from IBCS, is now available “on the cloud,” says company president Kent Crabtree.
One More Reason to Keep Your Card
There could hardly be a more appropriate business card for a nail tech than Live Industry’s Nail File Card. It’s just what is sounds like — a business card that does double-duty as a nail file.
Spread the Word … for Free
If you’re using PolishPro Light-Cured Nail Polish, let clients know. NSI is offering nail professionals free window decals and tent cards featuring its striking new imagery.
Build Your Nail Department Now
Jill Wilson shares what she learned in a new CD set titled “Building a Nail Department, featuring the Nail Associate Program.”
Young Nails Sends Nail Products to the Troops
Young Nails' Greg Salo and his brother Habib Salo were interviewed on LA's NBC news recently after sending products to a soldier (who is also a licensed manicurist) stationed in Afghanistan. Full story here: http://www.nailsmag.com/article/92521/young-nails-maniq-is-soldier-proof
Calling All Clients! (67 Ways to Fill Your Chair in 6 Months)
You’ve graduated from school, secured a job in a great salon, and now you need those clients. According to successful industry veterans, you can fill your book in six months. Here are 67 ways to do just that.
New Salon Represents “Leap of Faith”
You may not know Philly Arnold — the owner of the newly opened Ft. Worth, Texas, salon called Spa 270° — but you may be familiar with her late husband, Dr. Dennis Arnold. Dr. Arnold, a podiatrist, founded the International Pedicure Association (IPA). He passed away in October 2008 after a long battle with cancer. NAILS asked Philly to tell us about her path to a new career in the nail industry.
A Reality Star to Call Our Own
After years of reality shows focused on hair salons and hairstylists (Blow Out, Shear Genius, Tabatha’s Salon Takeover, Jerseylicious) the nail industry is finally getting our own reality show. Billed as a reality docu-soap series, TV Guide Network’s Nail Files follows the life of salon owner Katie Cazorla as she juggles her expanding business and her personal life.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Lights, Camera, Nails!
We’re all pretty excited about Katie Cazorla’s new nail salon-focused reality show that’s premiering later this month (all the details are in our cover story here). After years of reality shows on everything from hoarders to bridezillas, it’s validating to finally have a reality show all of our own.
by Hannah Lee
Follow the Money
For booth renters and salon owners, keeping track of income and expenses is not the most exciting task, but it’s a necessary one. Keeping your business records in order will not only keep Uncle Sam smiling, it will enable you to understand your financial footing.
Eco-Chic Salon Brings Natural Services and Relaxation to Tampa
A peaceful retreat, Crave Nail Spa was created using eco-friendly materials and offers clients a wide range of services using natural products.
Celebrating the BIG 5-0
Bobit Business Media, the media company that owns NAILS Magazine, is celebrating its golden anniversary - 50 years under the same family ownership.
PBA: Congress Considering FICA Tax Credit for Salon Owners
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is lobbying to get this tax credit for salon owners passed. To find out more, visit http://www.beautyisourbusiness.org/
Nail Files Coming to TV Guide Network in June
TV Guide Network's new summer reality show, "Nail Files," follows budding entrepreneur Katie Cazorla as she aspires to take her salon, The Painted Nail, to the next level. With the support of her fiancé, record producer Walter Afanasieff, Katie hosts gifting suites, attends A-list events, launches her Spring line of polishes, and handles her celebrity clients all while placating her trouble-making staff. Katie's life may seem glamorous, but keeping all the balls in the air without stumbling seems to be a daily challenge.
Run Your Business Better
Creating a salon or spa from scratch is a daunting task. Successful Salon & Spa Management, Sixth Edition cuts through the confusion and offers a clear understanding of what it takes to run a salon or spa.
Create an Inviting Atmosphere
The new “walk-ins welcome” floor mat from Backscratchers invites customers in and lets them know that whether they have an appointment or not, you’re ready to care for them.
The Great Nail Tech Challenge
We at NAILS Magazine strive to help nail technicians become better on many levels. Better at running your business. Better at your technical craft. Better at maintaining sanity in your life. We've created this set of challenges to help you push yourself and break through some of your boundaries. We challenge you to get outside of your comfort zone and accept the tasks at hand. Do you accept this challenge?