Business
Are Jeans and Sweats Up to Code?
Whether or not your salon has an official dress code, there are expectations that a certain standard be maintained. Just what that standard is may depend on the atmosphere, size, and location of your salon. We asked techs if there is ever a time when old jeans or sweats are appropriate attire for the salon.
Do You Know Where Your MSDS Are?
What you need to know about your Material Safety Data Sheets.
My Other Life: Kelly Leal, greyhound foster home provider
Kelly Leal, salon owner. In her other life: greyhound foster home provider.
by Judy Lessin
Let Your True Colors Come Shining Through
Want a fresh new take on color choices for your nail clients? With colored acrylics, your only limit is your imagination.
Behind The Scenes: Here Comes the Teacher
Tech Finds Rewards in Tending to Homebound Clients
These clients are especially grateful for at-home manicures by Holly Schippers, but she's the one who says they provide something very special for her.
by Judy Lessin
Pick a Color, Pick a Stick
This clever idea for displaying polish colors allows a client to pick a color on a stick and hold it next to her skin, and the bouquet of nails makes a lovely focal point too.
by Judy Lessin
Milady U Provides Online ConEd
Milady U offers a new slate of online courses for professionals in the salon and spa industry.
Group Mailings Make Sense
Gathering with like-minded or neighboring businesses to mail your fliers together is just one of the ideas from "101 Media & Marketing Tips For Salon Owners, Stylists and Managers."
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Sparking Silver Sandals Sure to Seduce Summer Clients
Dillard's ad for silver flip-flops shows gorgeous silver nails on a perfect pedicure.
Coty Inc Acquires Del Laboratories
Coty Inc. has acquired Del Laboratories, a market leader in nail care, bleaches, depilatories, and oral analgesics
BACKSCRATCHERS Salon Vac system
Attractive curved front, available in hundreds of colors, matte or gloss finishes, access from the back. When you place your order, our customer service department will contact you to assist in your selection of unit color and finish. Visit www.backscratchers.com (Resources/Downloads page) to download the Salon Vac brochure.
The Mobile Spa Pedicure DVD
Two new DVDs — The Mobile Spa Pedicure and The Mobile Spa Manicure — show how to perform nail services in 30 minutes in a mobile setting.
Imagination Art Brush
Young Nails’ Imagination Art Brush is specifically designed to help you shape and style the texture of colored powders.
Explore Earthly Delights in Mississippi
When life gets complicated or stressful, Earthly Delights Day Spa proves that a little pampering can go a long way, especially when using the earth’s natural ingredients for ultimate relaxation.
Mystery Shopper Checklist:
You can’t fix it if you don’t know it’s broken. Make the most out of a mystery shopper program by gathering the most relevant information about your salon and be on your way to creating stellar customer service.