Business
On My Mind: Fear Factor Doesn't Fly With Us
Risé Carter of NSI, Doug Schoon of CND, Paul Bryson of OPI, and numerous other manufacturers and nail techs have sent letters to Dr. Oz. I encourage you to do the same. Go watch the video and then click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.
by Hannah Lee
On the Road: Michael’s School of Beauty, Augusta, Ga.
Passion is contagious, and at least several students at Michael’s School of Beauty can testify to this fact.
by Sree Roy
Slow No More
Fill those slow days with a once-a-week special.
How to Have a Meeting
A regular team meeting is essential for running a successful business.
Adventures in OPI
The Nail Station in Huntington, Ind., asked clients to create short stories using the names of the salon’s OPI nail polish colors. Here are the first, second, and third-place winning essays.
Estelina's-Intro to Product Line (01B)
Estelina Spa Products president Estelina introduces her line of manicure and pedicure products.
Heel Therapy for Home Use
Called the "sole soother", this heel cream comes in a handy stick and can also be used on rough knees and elbows.
Vivian Gilbert Mani Pedi Plus
Near the University of Oklahoma, tucked away among the bars and restaurants in an area known as Campus Corner, is Vivian Gilbert Mani Pedi Plus.
Home Salons: Flip Flop Beauty Shop
In honor of the reader-written issue, NAILS asked several nail techs to give us tours of their home salons. Shannon Arnold takes us to the Flip Flop Beauty Shop in Cooper Plains, N.Y.
Home Salons: Tee’s Nail NV
In honor of the reader-written issue, NAILS asked several nail techs to give us tours of their home salons. Teresa Shackleton gives us a tour of Tee's Nail NV in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
Home Salons: All Polished Up!
In honor of the reader-written issue, NAILS asked several nail techs to give us tours of their home salons. Marie Davis takes us to All Polished Up! in Dallas, Ore.
Retail Boutique: Nail-Related Shirts
Whether worn as a salon uniform or retailed to clients, these unique shirts are modern and fun — and they can’t be found in just any store. Give them as a client appreciation gift or stock them in the retail area for clients who can’t get enough of all things nails.
Car Wraps: An Advertisement on Wheels
To advertise his salon, Robbie Schaeffer, owner of ROB|B: An OPI Concept Salon, wrapped up a couple of Smart Cars with reflective graphics of OPI bottles and his salon logo.
That’s So Pedi Gets the Votes
Despite having been in business just six months, San Jose, Calif.-based That’s So Pedi Nail Salon beat out well established salons to be voted #1 for manicures and #2 for pedicures in the Metro newspaper’s 2009 Best of Silicon Valley reader survey.
Pedicure Poise
Pedicures can be quite tough on a nail tech’s body. Holding legs while clipping toenails, massaging calves and ankles, and scrubbing down thick callus can all quickly lead to sore backs and arms — and cranky dispositions. Here’s what some techs have done to keep their poise during strenuous pedicures.
My Other Life: Monica Leiper, chef's shopper
Monica Leiper, nail tech. In her other life: chef's shopper.
by Judy Lessin
She Said, She Said