Business
On the Road at Avalon Hair & Day Spa in Norfolk, Virginia
by Hannah Lee
Signature Services
Here, we look at what signature services two different salons offer and what makes them successful.
Alberto-Culver to Spin-Off Sally Beauty Company to Regis for $2.6 Billion
The agreement will combine Sally Beauty Company’s 2,419 Sally Beauty Stores with Regis’ 10,952 beauty salons.
A Vietnamese American Dynasty
The Fall of Saigon brought a wave of Vietnamese immigrants to the U.S. who ultimately helped build today's booming nail industry.
All the News that’s Fit to E-mail
More and more salons are discovering the benefits of e-newsletters. From featuring coupons to promoting a new product or service, they’re helping salons reach out to new and loyal clients in a fun, up-to-date way. Find out how you can get your own e-newsletter in your customers’ inboxes.
Where Have All the Profits Gone?
As a salon owner or manager you may struggle with one question daily: Where does all the money go? You generate plenty of income in services and retail sales, yet there is little left to show for it at the end of the month. To regain control of your profitability, learn about the six profit points that make or break a salon.
A Magazine for the "Other" 40%
Why do so many Vietnamese immigrants choose the nail industry as a profession? How did it all start? And what is the future of the nail industry based on the growth of a single ethnic group?
Dear Shari Talks About Building a Clientele
How does a new graduate go about building her clientele? Veteran salon owner Shari Finger has 10 tips to get started.
Party All the Time
Venice Beach, the bohemian artists’ neighborhood in Los Angeles that is home to skate rats, bodybuilders, and artsy types alike, has a new place to party — and beautify. Opened last year by a former party producer, Nitespa is a new full-service spa for night owls.
Avalon Hair & Day Spa
South Carolina Issues Alert on Whirlpool Footbath Disinfection
The South Carolina Board of Cosmetology issued an alert to licensees, reminding them of the proper disinfecting procedures for footbaths.
Texas Now Requiring CEUs for Nail Technicians
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is now requiring eight hours of approved continuing education in order to renew a nail technician license.
Lower Your Commissions or Go Out of Business
If you are paying your salon employees a commission of more than 50%, chances are you are losing money. Learn how to modify your commission structure to motivate employees and ensure a profitable business.
Breaking Through the Gas Ceiling
Gas prices exploded last year. Everyone — salon owners, booth renters, manufacturers, and distributors — has been affected differently by the surge. Some of the effects, like customers cutting corners, are expected; others, like taking more time for services, are not.
Find Lost Clients to Find Lost Income
While it’s always important to find new clients, don’t forget the ones you’ve lost along the way. If you can discover why they left, you can determine the best technique to woo them back.
How to Fire Right
It’s common for employers to accept all kinds of excuses for poor performance, mistakes, and problems. Be careful about being sucked into an employee’s personal problems.
Success Coach Offers Winning Ways
Beauty industry consultant and success coach Bryan Durocher wants to help you meet your potential both personally and professionally. To that end, he offers these top five tips to make a bigger splash with less effort.