Business
Pedicurist Program First of its Kind
After 22 years of offering education in Canada, the North American School of Podology has expanded into the United States with a new name: North American School of Pedicuring
On the Road in Denton, Texas
This Dallas nail technician loves nails but wants to expand her horizons into skin care.
Sally Beauty Unveils New HQ
Several hundred industry leaders responded to the invitation from Mike Renzulli to help celebrate 40 years in business
Wanna Talk Nails?
Online searching for nail art ideas leads to a new online nail art community.
Have Tools, Will Travel
Ever dream of getting out from behind the desk? Changes in the service industry have opened new opportunities to techs who want to stay in the business, but who crave variety in their environment.
Stop That Thief: Preventing Crime In Your Salon
Beauty salons are no strangers to robberies and thefts, if recent headlines are any indication. Avoid making your business a target by safeguarding your salon, your employees — and yourself.
What's It to You?
If nail techs won't retail nail products, manufacturers will have to sell them in alternative outlets.
Salon Coach Offers Book-Building Basics
Coach advises nail tech that to serve her primary customers, she'll have to change her hours to accommodate them.
Veeco Marks 60 Furniture-Filled Years
World View on the Nail Industry in England
Full-service beauty salons are the most typical salon environment in England, but a growing number of nail bars have been popping up in the larger metro areas in recent years.
How Has the Internet Affected Your Business?
Salons are taking advantage of the internet by posting their service menus on their sites and even booking appointments online.
A Salon That's Clean and Calm
Roula’s Nail Spa offers one-of-a-kind manicure and pedicure services in an impeccably clean environment. Clients walk in feeling frazzled and walk out feeling inspired by the Zen-like atmosphere.
10 Ways to Woo Wedding Business
Every bride has her own vision of what her wedding look will be. Indulge her fantasies.
Your Personal Trainer
You could be making your first tentative steps into the beauty industry, or your book may be so filled with penciled-in names there’s no white space. Either way, if you’re uncertain what your next steps should be, it may be time to turn to a consultant.
A Little Boutique Beauty, Please
A new breed of nail salons is popping up in trendy neighborhoods across the country. Offering great services at affordable prices is the key business strategy for owners of these boutique nail salons. And consumers are undeniably drawn to these hip locations. What could be better than reasonably priced cuteness?
by Hannah Lee
Q Salon Studios Are the Best of Both Worlds: Indepedence and Support
The salon is comprised of 19 individual salon “studios,” each individually owned by a salon professional.
As I See It: A Few Trends to Watch
Look out for some exciting changes in the next few months.