Business
South African Salon Provides Services for Unique Community
Salon owner Precious Sikhonde of Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, has always had a passion for the beauty industry. She ran a salon franchise before branching out on her own to open her salon, The Stain Bar, in 2017.
No Gossip Policy Starts With Definition
Inspired by an idea in Dave Ramsey's book Entreleadership, Heather Mogel instituted a no-gossip policy in her salon.
Mother's Day Promo: Pick A Flower
D'Amertri's Aveda based out of Colorado celebrates Mother's Day with a promotion that gives clients a chance to win prizes including discounts on services, including a year of free haircuts.
My Other Life: Michelle Martin, Product Performance Evaluator
Michelle Martin is not only a nail tech of 28 years, but also a product performance evaluator for L'Oréal, where she puts her nail professional prowess to the test.
Cosmoprof North America 2019
Cosmoprof North America 2019 took place in Las Vegas, July 27-30. NAILS editors previewed new products and met with the biggest names in beauty.
Madam Glam Holds Website Event in Support of PETA
Madam Glam is holding an event with PETA on its website to raise awareness of animal testing.
On the Road: Kleur
As a longtime fan of nail art collective Kleur, I was excited to find that they opened a salon in Long Beach, Calif., to showcase their artwork and eclectic style.
by Beth Livesay
Crowdsourcing: If you could change one thing about your work environment, what would it be?
This month we asked nail techs: If you could change one thing about your work environment, what would it be?
by Beth Livesay
On My Mind: My Stint as a Nailympia Judge
I was honored to be asked to judge Nailympia USA for its debut at Premiere Orlando.
by Beth Livesay
Get Your Nail Business off the Ground With a Business Plan
A business plan is a roadmap you can use to achieve your goals. Use it to create practical strategies for building your nail business and bringing in clientele.
Windsor Salon Owner Feeds the Homeless Each Week
Queen Tran owns Queen Nail Spa in Windsor, Calif. Each week she gives back to the community by feeding hundreds of homeless.
by Beth Livesay
Create a Digital Resume on Canvas Recruit
Canvas Recruit — a recruitment, education, and networking platform developed by two industry veterans — gives beauty professionals and students the ability to create beautiful digital resumes (“canvases”), apply for job openings, and collaborate with like-minded professionals.
Check out SpotOn Salon Software’s Self-Check-in Option
SpotOn Salon appointment software includes a self-check-in function that integrates with scheduling, loyalty, marketing, and payment processing functions.
On the Road: Nails by Legs
While in Chicago for America's Beauty Show, I stopped by Nails By Legs for some nail art in Roscoe Village.
by Beth Livesay
My Other Life: Orma Swearinger, Chemist
Greenwood, S.C.-based nail tech Orma Swearinger has a special insight into how nail products are made: She has worked at a specialty chemical company for nearly 20 years.
Maisie Dunbar Discusses Starting Her Own Cosmetics Line
Learn how Maisie Dunbar started her own cosmetics line in this interview.
5 Mistakes to Avoid to Make More Money as a Nail Tech
Paola Ponce advises avoiding these mistakes to maximize your business.