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6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Salon Point-of-Sale Software System
Selecting a salon management system that does everything you need it to do can be a daunting task. Get the answers to these six questions before you commit.
5 Ways to Reduce No-Shows in the Salon
A salon’s revenue and profitability can be significantly affected by missed appointments and last-minute cancellations. Here are five ways to reduce no-shows, including using online appointment booking.
NAILS' 2020 Annual Report
Read our survey results to find out what nail techs have to say about their clients, their services, and themselves.
Sponsored by NAILS Magazine
NAILS 2018-2919 Big Book
NAILS 2018-2019 Big Book
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How Much Does a Salon Point-of-Sale System Cost?
Salon POS solutions range in price from free to $200/month and up. Typically prices are based on the number of users, and there may be additional costs for installation, hardware, and payment processing.
My Other Life: Kostadina Tsihlas, Rhythmic Gymnastics Teacher
Athens-based nail tech Kostadina Tsihlas sees her job as a rhythmic gymnastics teacher as another aspect of her creativity, alongside nails.
Small Business Saturday Ideas for Salons and Spas
Small Business Saturday is fast approaching! Here's how salons, spas and barbershops can create promotions that encourage customers to shop small.
On My Mind: The Future of Beauty
When it comes to nail products, the link between professional and consumer is undeniable. I have been to several industry events that catered to both pro and consumer, but recently I attended FounderMade Discovery, an event geared solely toward the future of consumer beauty, wellness, and food.
by Beth Livesay
Do I Need Salon-Specific Business Management Software?
Whether you manage a one-person salon or a large chain, a salon point-of-sale (POS) system that meets your business’ specific needs provides vital help with payments, scheduling, reporting, and more.
Sketch to Creation: One Salon’s Design Journey
When Karen Zerbo decided to open a salon she knew she needed an interior designer who understood salons. Her research led her to Michele Pelafas, a Chicago-based design firm who specializes in salons and custom beauty furniture. From concept to completion, here is Zerbo’s journey to opening the doors of her brand new salon.
Sponsored by Michele Pelafas
New Business Management System Aims to Simplify Salon Operations
The creators of new business management system Boulevard came from an engineering background and had no previous beauty experience, but the challenges they experienced when booking services convinced them that there was a need for a better system.
Salon Point-of-Sale Systems Improve the Client Experience
Salon management software helps strengthen your relationship with clients by raising the bar on customer service at appointment time, as well as helping you stay connected between visits.
Crowdsourcing: Who from the nail industry would you thank and why?
This month we asked nail techs: If you could say “thank you” to one person in the nail industry, who would it be and what would you be thanking them for?
On My Mind: Creative Leadership
I recently took my first MasterClass. I signed up when I saw that Vogue’s legendary editor-in-chief Anna Wintour would be talking about creativity and leadership. Here are some of the takeaways from the class that resonated with me the most — and that I think can be applied to doing nails as well.
by Beth Livesay
10 Money-Making Tips to Make Instagram Your Side Hustle
Are beauty pros really making money on Instagram? Yes, yes and YES. Get the inside scoop and learn the top ten tips on what you have to do to make the platform work for you.
Pros and Cons of Instagram Hiding Visible Likes
How will hiding likes impact the professional beauty industry? We polled influencers and Instagram power users to see how they feel about the pending US changes that began rolling out in other countries earlier this year.
How Can a Salon POS System Help Me Manage My Beauty Business?
Salon point-of-sale systems do a lot more than take payments and schedule appointments. Salon management software automates marketing, inventory, reporting, and staff management, freeing up owners to focus on the work they enjoy.