Business

Salon Swap

Two brave techs traded spaces — and clients and product lines — for one day. Here’s their account of what happened…

The Wisdom to Know the Difference

Late clients, bad bosses, staffing woes — nail techs often face situations that are out of our control. Sometimes we are able to gain control; other times we need to resign ourselves to our limitations and learn from the experience. Balance comes from knowing the difference.

The Vietnamese-American Salon Industry

Here are some links to articles and resources relating to the Vietnamese nail industry in the U.S.

Making Money with Colored Acrylics

Colored acrylic nails are a beautiful and eye-catching addition to the more standard pink-and-whites on your service menu. Increase your clientele and expand your creativity with all the colored acrylic possibilities.

On the Road: Giovanni's, Largo, Md.

Maisie Dunbar goes on the road to check out Giovanni's full-service salon in the neighboring  town of Largo, Maryland.

King Crabs, Glitter Toes, and Lumberjack Shows: The Diary of an Alaska Nail Cruise

Nail Those Profits At Sea (NTP), an educational cruise for nail techs, has been sailing the waters of the Caribbean and Mexico for more than 17 years. This year we ventured into new territory and took to the northern seas of Alaska. Nail education, networking, and plenty of fun were in order as we set sail in August on the Carnival Spirit.

Educate Yourself and Then Educate Your Clients

As an overachiever in the realm of education, I wonder how many techs feel the same way I do.

Have Tools, Will Travel

For nail techs who are constantly on the go, their box of tools may be the only constant in their lives. Traveling techs share their toolkit must-haves that help them thrive while on the road.

At Your Service: It's in the Way You Display It

Presentation is key to any salon service, and it starts the instant your client sits down. Small details in how you display your products show clients they are getting a more complete service, and you may be able to increase your prices as a result. Here are some clever ways salons are displaying their service products to their guests

Tennessee State Board Changes Requisites for Instructor Training

The Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology recently put into effect an amendment that allows licensed estheticians and nail manicurists to enroll in instructor courses.

Nails File: Knit Waist Bags

On the Road: Stella Nova

Hannah Lee celebrates her visit to Charleston, Souch Carolina by hunting down a new salon to visit. 

Cracking the Color Code

Clients come in to your salon for more than a great manicure or pedicure. They are sold on a feel, a look, or a culture. Add color to the list of tools you have to influence client behavior, accentuate services, and shape the client’s total experience.

A Taste of Southern Hospitality — in Seattle

In a bustling, shop-filled area of Seattle, Julep Nail Parlor offers an oasis of a space where girlfriends, moms and daughters, and couples can reconnect, celebrate, and be themselves.

NAILS Readers' Choice Awards 2007

We asked and you told us what your favorite products are. From acrylics to wraps — and everything in between — NAILS announces the winners of our fourth annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

Point of View: Do you think it’s beneficial to target niche clientele?

Determining your target clientele is a key decision every salon owner makes. Is it a beneficial business decision to cater your salon to a particular niche? Three salon owners share their different opinions on this topic. Who does your salon consider its core clientele?

My Other Life: Deb Hentschel, florist

Deb Hentschel, salon owner. In her other life: florist.