Business
Park It at Lady La’s
Lady La’s Too Nail and Hair Salon in Highland, Mich., draws clients due to its unique location. Built in the LaFontaine Buick Pontiac GMC Cadillac dealership as a convenience to customers, it gets 95% of its clients from the dealership. Although only open for a few months, the salon already has repeat clients coming just for its services.
by Judy Lessin
What Color Is Your Salon?
“Getting to really know your team can make all the difference,” says salon coach Heather Goodwin. “One book I strongly recommend to salon owners is What Color Is Your Personality? by Carol Ritberger, Ph.D. The exercises are fun and can truly put your team over the top on working together, handling challenges, and developing goals.”
You’re So Vain
The newly opened Vanity Beauty Lounge in San Francisco is part sexy boudoir, part Manhattan lounge, and all nails-focused glamour. The design of the manicure-pedicure area of the 1,400-sq.-ft. salon makes it the ideal place for bachelorette parties and a dramatic escape from the pressures of the Financial District where the salon is located.
by Sree Roy
On My Mind: A Quick Guide to Getting PR
Nail salons need to harness the power of the press to help build their businesses.
by Hannah Lee
On the Road: Embellish Nails & Boutique, Austin, Tex.
Two University of Texas grads left the business world to open a cozy nail salon and boutique close to campus in Austin.
by Hannah Lee
Retail Boutique: Body Washes
Spring is just around the corner and what better way to ring in the new season than with bath products that'll make your clients feel as fresh as the morning sun.
Are You Really Ready to Open Your Own Salon?
If you think salon ownership is easy, take this quiz before you make the leap.
Old Rule/New Rule: 12 New Ways of Looking at Our Industry
Take a fun walk down memory lane as NAILS chronicles some of the biggest changes in the nail industry's unwritten rules from the past two decades.
by Sree Roy
My Other Life: Karen Marks, sweater designer
Karen Marks, nail technician. In her other life: sweater designer.
by Judy Lessin
Nail Bar Clients Join AA
"Acrylics Anonymous" is billed as a 12-step program for healthy nails.
When Empty is Better
Sanitation-conscious patrons may prefer to be able to inspect the pedicure basin’s cleanliness and see you draw fresh water just for them.
Universal Companies-NCEA to Offer Certification Review Webinars
Universal Companies and the NCEA (National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors, and Associations) have teamed up to offer training to help prepare candidates for the NCEA Certification exam.
As Spun on TV - PediPaws
StateV.com reporters test PediPaws "As Seen on TV" on their pets.
Tootsing Nail Art History
The history behind the nail art tootsing concept. www.tootsing.com
Reader to Reader: How does your computer save your life?
Once you've switched to a computerized system of scheduling clients, tracking sales and managing inventory, there's no going back to a manual system.
Foot Massage as Profitable Add-On
The pedicure started as an afterthought in the nail industry but has grown into a popular, high-profile service. Adding a professional foot massage can increase profits and solidify your client base.
Come and Find Me
When potential clients go looking for conscious salons, make sure you appear on their radar.