Business
Changing with the Times
The nail industry is ever-evolving. Nail veterans give us their take on the changes, both good and bad, they’ve witnessed firsthand and how they’ve grown throughout the years.
Frances, Jeanne, and Me [Diary of a Hurricane Survivor]
Over the span of one month, 30-year Florida resident and salon owner Faith Glionna was hit by four hurricanes, two of them hit straight on. Both Glionna’s home, in nearby Melbourne Beach, and the salon sustained significant damage, but that didn’t keep her from her clients for long.
Home-Based Salons: No Driving in the Snow and Other Perks
You can tend to your kids and other household matters throughout your workday. It may also be the worst thing. Below four salon owners discuss the pros and cons of having salon in their homes.
On the Road in Chicago
Even though I have my own salon it doesn’t mean I don’t like to pamper myself and see what the "competition" is doing while I'm at it.
Nails in Norway: Path to the North
In Norwegian, nails are "negler" and the average manicure price starts at $35.
In What Salon Environment Can a Nail Technician Be Most Successful?
Whether it’s working in a home-based salon, a nails-only or full service salon, or a day spa, every nail technician has a definite opinion on where a nail professional can be most successful.
How to Determine the Value of Your Business
Have the Courage to Let Bad People Go
It is better to turn down business, referring business to another salon, than to keep employees that I cloud your space with their negative attitude.
Be of Good Cheer (During the Holidays)
Salon owner Cindy Wentzel says reading a magazine in bed helps her to wind down after a hard day.
House of Hip: Some Like It Hot Salon in Miami
When Nikki Mallon and partner Gary Feinberg found success in their separate ventures, a salon and a beauty boutique, they merged the two to create an even greater success story. Now, nestled under one large roof in Miami’s South Beach, the couple’s two businesses have blossomed into five — much to the delight of their clients.
Keeping Tabs on Clients by Using Client Cards
Do you keep forgetting which client is which? Don’t rely on your clients or your memory. Instead, use client cards to help you improve customer service and salon efficiency.
Behind the Scenes: Everyday Nail Tech Reaches for the Stars
It didn’t take Elaine Watson long before she began setting her sights past the nail table.
OPI Computes With Kids
What do you do when you’ve got 70 essays to read, all written by children in need of a computer? If you’re OPI president and CEO George Schaeffer, you’ll make sure every child gets one.
Ex-Execs Take to Salon Life
Call them corporate drop-outs or beauty drop-ins, we’d like to introduce you to four salon owners who abandoned the corporate fast track for the rewards of salon life and get their take on the industry.
Board Blues
What proposed changes in California could mean for the industry.
Are You Sure You’re Insured?
As a salon owner, why wouldn’t you protect your business assets — including your employees? While insurance can be a less-than-thrilling topic, getting educated, getting quoted, and getting covered will pay off in the long run. Booth renters, the same holds true for you.
Taking Care of Older Clients
Older clients require extra care to keep their hands and feet in good condition. Give them the attention they deserve by creating services just for them, adding extras that will benefit them such as paraffin dips, and keeping them educated on at-home care.