Business
Help Wanted? Put It in a Postcard
“The award-winning M&M Nails and Wellness Center is currently holding auditions for a dream team member,” reads salon owner Maisie Dunbar’s recruitment postcard. “I send it out to schools as well as names I get from beauty business search engines,” she says.
Entity Is Eco-Friendly
Entity has implemented a “printing green” environmental strategy by partnering with companies that are FSC- (Forest Stewardship Council) and SFI- (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) certified. They print using wind power credits and use only environmentally-friendly, soy-based ink.
Pedicure by OPI: Setting the Stage
Setting the stage.
Footlogix, Part 5 of 5
Closing remarks - educate yourself so you can educate your clients.
Competitor Lorena Marquez Returns
Entity's Lorena Marquez comments on her return to competition after a three-year break.
INTA Opposes "Fish Pedicure"
INTA Opposes "Fish Pedicure"
What Is Your Dream Station?
Your nail station is one of your most valuable business tools. It is your office, your conference room, your classroom, your showroom, and sometimes even your lunchroom. It is where you do your work and spend much of your day — and you deserve to be comfortable. So what would you change about it if you could? From self-sanitizing stations to elaborately themed decor, techs defy the laws of physics, finances, and convention to come up with some innovative solutions for their individual needs.
Learn the Keys to Reinventing Yourself
What do Madonna, Steve Jobs, and Vicki Peters all have in common? They continue to be at the top of their field and the top of their game by constantly reinventing themselves. What could you have in common with these movers and shakers? More than you might think!
A New Spa in Town
Forging new ground in Chicago, the owner of Nail Fetish Inc. is learning, looking, and listening for the best ways to make a great spa and clients are singing her praises.
Would You Like to Book Your Next Appointment?
A salon owner discovers that getting clients to pre-book is an educational process for both the tech and the client.
Ask the Manicurist: Client's Awkward Questions by Someone Who Knows!
Tired of biting your tongue where your clients’ misdeeds are concerned? Let The Manicurist tell it like it is. This beauty industry veteran doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to salon etiquette and client complaints. Share these pages with your clients — if you dare.
DIY Manicure Table
Custom-made design doesn’t have to cost a fortune. On the contrary, with a little DIY ingenuity and a knack for bargain shopping, these techs created unique manicure tables that cost a fraction of traditional custom-designed options.
Save Money by Remodeling Your Salon in 2008
If you were thinking about remodeling the salon, this might be the time to fasttrack your plans. Earlier this year, Congress approved the Economic Stimulus Act in the hopes of aiding a sputtering economy. In addition to the individual tax rebates, the Economic Stimulus Act contains a provision that offers businesses increased tax deductions on purchases they make before the end of the year.
by Judy Lessin
On the Road: Mani Pedi Cutie!, Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Mani Pedi Cutie! caters to moms and daughters - providing them with their own individual space and needs.
by Hannah Lee
My Other Life: Anna Lajourdie, bodybuilder
Anna Lajourdie, salon owner and distributor. In her other life: bodybuilder.
by Judy Lessin
Retail Boutique: Lip Wear
It’s smart to retail items that go hand-in-hand with your nail services, like polish and hand lotion, but if you go beyond these basic retail items, it can really set your salon apart from the pack. This month, we’re featuring lip wear. From tasty lip glosses to exfoliating lip scrubs, and even some lipstick shades, these products will keep your clients puckered up.
On My Mind: Girls Just Want to Have Pedicures
have you considered adding a few youth-focused services? They don’t need to include as many extras and you can charge a lower price so it’s affordable.
by Hannah Lee