Business
A Marriage Made in… a Salon?
When the nail tech was buffing her boyfriend’s nails, she said ‘Let me learn how to buff them’ and then she got down on one knee to propose.
Reap the Rewards of Local Cosmetology School Involvement
Getting the "pick of the litter" of top graduates is just one of the benefits of working closely a local cosmetology school.
On the Road: Peponi Nail & Skin Care Lounge
After working on the NAILS staff for a few months it was time for me to get my first nail service.
by Tim Crowley
Join the Wisconsin Nail Tech Association
While attending a recent meeting of the state oard, nail tech Jennifer Brickl was struck by the fact that techs in her state have no representation on the board.
Tech’s Book Shares: Client-Building Secrets
Nail tech Dawn Basset recalls the time she changed salons, bought a house and a new car, and moved – a week before Christmas.
10 Ideas For Handling Rapid Expansion
This is what you’ve been waiting for. You have a full book and clients waiting. So, what’s the problem? The problem is you need more space for nail tables, a way to manage a heavier workload, and capital to fund the expansion. Fortunately, solutions are near at hand.
Twenty-Five Bright Ideas
Always trying to think of new ways to help differentiate your salon from the pack? Here’s a compilation of truly unique ideas from other salons to inspire and excite you.
by Sree Roy
So Fresh and So Clean
Sweet Lily Natural Nail Spa & Boutique in New York City offers a pleasant escape from the dust, dirt, and grime of downtown Manhattan. Thanks to owner Donna Perillo’s sanitary and natural nail care methods, people can step inside and get a breath of fresh air.
My Other Life: John Hauk, tennis player
John Hauk, salon owner, OPI technical advisor. In his other life: tennis player.
by Judy Lessin
I Have an Idea
This special Idea Issue of NAILS is chock full of new ideas and places to find inspiration. Use it to get your creative juices flowing.
by Hannah Lee
Dear Shari Talks About Pricing for Nail Biters
Veteran nail tech Shari Finger—owner of Finger’s Nail Studio in W. Dundee, III—fields reader questions in the areas of salon management and workplace politics.
Aspiring Thomas Edisons
If you could invent something for the nail industry, what would it be? From nail art accessories to client-friendly table add-ons, your peers tell us some of their great ideas.
Let the Ideas Flow
Everything grows better in fertile soil. It’s time to start enriching the salon atmosphere to get the most valuable and productive ideas yet. Whether you are the owner or an employee, there is always room for new ideas.
The Professional Beauty Association Secures Major Victory with Small Business Administration
In a major victory for the Professional Beauty Administration (PBA) and the salon industry, the Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a ruling that preserves the small business designation for hundreds of salon/spa businesses nationwide.
New Report Shows India As Fast Growing Market for Cosmetics and Toiletries
A new report from the worldwide consulting and research firm Kline & Company, states that sales of cosmetics and toiletries in India grew by 12.6% in 2006.
Is it Wise to Share Ideas with Other Salons?
We asked a salon owner, an employee, and a both renter this very question, and receive three different responses.
5 Things I Learned From.....
We often profile salons and nail technicians who we believe are doing great things. We choose interesting stories within the industry in order to inspire you and get your creative juices flowing. But the salon industry isn’t the only place you should be looking for inspiration and ideas.