Business
Professional Beauty Association Launches Job Board
The PBA CareerCenter, PBA's brand new job board, is an online resource for making employment connections in the beauty industry.
U.S. News: Hairstylist/Cosmetologist one of the Best Careers
For the first time ever, U.S. News & World Report recently ranked “hairstylist/cosmetologist” as one of the “30 Best Careers for 2009.”
TOGO Whitening Pen
Whiter Image unveils the TOGO Whitening Pen.
It's Your Birthday Nail Art (January)
Michele Baker of Van Goe’s Salon and Day Spa in Cumming, Ga., is developing a year’s worth of nail art based on each month’s birth flower and birthstone to share with NAILS readers.
by Sree Roy
Recession-Proofing Your Salon
History has proved that even during economic downturns, people will continue to pay for a little bit of “feel good.” Here are some ideas to make sure your salon can maintain a thriving clientele even in tough times.
The Coaching Chronicles: Installment #3, Retail and Staff Management
Editor’s Note: In this occasional series, we follow along as -Adrienne, a mother of two who moved last year with her husband to North Carolina, works to rebuild her nail business from scratch. She’s working with Heather, a certified salon success coach, to help her succeed. If you missed the first two installments, see NAILS’ -February and June 2008 issues or visit The Coaching Chronicles blog at http://blogs.nailsmag.com/coach.
A Dot Disaster Averted
“It’s amazing how something so small can totally change your work life,” says G Elizondo, a nail tech at D’Hair To Be Different in Las Vegas, who until recently did what everybody else does: She placed a colored dot on the lids of the jars housing her colored acrylic and glitter mixes.
by Judy Lessin
Zen-ith of Design
The salon experience is always supposed to be relaxing for clients, but Skin Deep — The Body Spa took this idea a step further by creating a “Zen Garden” room inside of the Huntington Beach, Calif.-based salon.
by Sree Roy
Retail Boutique: Homemade Products
Nail techs have more than just nails through which they showcase their creative talents. Take a look at products they make at home and sell at their salons.
Get Them to Post Positive Reviews
Posted positive reviews are great advertising.
by Judy Lessin
On the Road: Illusions Nail Studio, Johnson City, Tenn.
In historic Johnson City go down "Beauty Alley", where each beauty business complements the services next door, and you will find Illusions Nail Studio.
On the Road: Panache Salon + Spa, Bowling Green, Ky.
Salons of this caliber generally are months, if not years, in the making. Panache Salon+Spa was created in eight days!
On the Road: La James Intl. College Tuscany Day Spa, Des Moines
La James International College Tuscany Day Spa has a true "spa" atmosphere and full menu to go with the Greek-flavored Mediterranean decor.
On the Road: Salon Bella Mana Nail Spa, Plymouth, Mass.
Going to Salon Bella Mana Nail Spa is a lot like going to visit a friend.
No Friends Like Nail Friends
Nail friends, who are techs that we meet through the course of our work lives, truly understand each other. Meet my nail friends.
My Other Life: Katrina Bell, real estate investor
Katrina Bell, salon owner. In her other life: real estate investor.
by Judy Lessin
Did You Achieve Your 2008 New Year's Resolution?
In our January 2008 issue, NAILS published the new year's resolutions for about a dozen readers. We are checking back in to see how they did.