Business
Behind the Scenes: Working with a Pro
While this was Los Angeles–based nail tech Beth Fricke’s first shoot for NAILS Magazine, her resume boasts cover shoots for Elle, Glamour, and Redbook, to name a few.
50+ Places to Find New Techs
According to a NAILS’ survey, almost one in five salon owners has turned away clients because the salon lacks an adequate number of nail techs. But with a little creativity, it’s possible to reach out to candidates inside and outside the beauty industry and attract a new crop of recruits to the profession.
Not Your Mother’s Nail Salon
Opening last year in one of the country’s few remaining Japantowns, Sakura Nail Bar takes advantage of its historic location and focuses its efforts on a young clientele.
My Other Life: Faith Glionna, PMC jewelry designer
Faith Glionna, nail tech. Her other life: PMC jewelry designer.
by Judy Lessin
Online Booking is a Hit
NAILS surveyed salon owners who offer online booking say it’s popular with clients – particularly men, business travelers, and last-minute types – and it’s relatively glitch-free.
Vietnamese Survey Answers Many Questions, Begs Many More
The question I throw out isn’t why aren’t Vietnamese salons doing more to improve their sanitation practices, but why isn’t the industry doing more to make compliance more practical? I
VietSALON Editor Elected to City Council
The new mayor of one of the country's largest Vietnamese immigrant communities says he's proud to serve the nail community with VietSALON as well as the work on the city council.
Dear Shari Talks About Employees Receiving Services
How should you prioritize employees who want salon services? Should you even allow business-hours services for employees?
Iowa Targets 550 Salons in Inspection Campaign
The most common violation was unlicensed service providers, says state board inspectors.
Beware of Clients Bearing Cameras
Tuscany – A Classic Italian Spa
Each room had an Italian-inspired theme – such as the Vineyard Room, which features faux vines encircling the wooden framework of the ceiling grid.
by Sree Roy
I Want You …. for My Salon: 50 Places to Find New Nail Techs
According to a NAILS’ survey, almost one in five salon owners has turned away clients because the salon lacks an adequate number of nail techs. But with a little creativity, it’s possible to reach out to candidates inside and outside the beauty industry and attract a new crop of recruits to the profession.
PBA: VIP Treatment, Better Communication Is What Women Expect from Salons
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) recently released an its first-ever Salon and Day Spa 2007 Consumer Trend Report.
Top Techs Honored at Canada's Contessas
Winners were announced in 22 categories including Nail Enhancement Artist and Nail Art Technician.
Ask the Webmaster: Common Questions About Using the Internet
Who are all those people on my AIM Buddy List? How do I get my photos online? What’s that green stuff on my client’s nails? Find out what questions BeautyTech.com webmaster Debbie Doerrlamm hears most often and how she responds.
My Other Life: Jana Leigh McWhorter, wing walker
Jana Leigh McWhorter, nail tech and instructor. In her other life: wing walker.
by Judy Lessin
Home Nail Care Declines as Salon Attendance Is Up
The nails industry is one business segment that is not seeing a shift toward “DIY” (doing it yourself) to save money. Instead, sales for store-bought polishes and removers have declined and the purchase of professional nail salon services has gone up.