Business
Is the Mid-Level Salon Extinct?
No, it’s alive and well. The demise of the mid-level salon has been greatly exaggerated. In fact, these salons can be regarded as the bread and butter of the nail industry. We talked to several salon owners and industry experts to get their take on this industry trend.
Nail Art Worth the Climb
So Schultes purchased a sturdy ladder with a hand railing and instructed clients to climb so she could get the best angle for doing nail art on toes.
Maxim and Pedi Redi Plus Turn Ten 10
Introducing Pedi Redi Plus to the market turned out to be easier than the founding couple had anticipated.
It’s a Good Day to Buy Retail
Every Thursday this day spa and salon offers all retail products — including skin care, makeup, hair, and nail supplies — at 10% off.
Fill Price Depends on Frequency
Nail tech Holly Schippers came up with a pricing plan that helps clients take better care of their nails and allows her to charge the right price for the right service time.
Guitar Nails
Dual Services: Bliss in the Blink of an Eye
It gives a whole new meaning to the term ménage à trois. Two or more techs working on the same client is the hottest new service. Are you in?
Step Up to the Bar
The Nail Bar in Denver offers natural nail services and specialized medical-style pedicures — which seem to agree quite well with the thousands of fit baby boomers that populate the Mile-High City.
Feeling Good? Time to Shift Gears!
Just back from a big beauty industry conference and I’m renewed and excited in that way you get when you’ve been to a show.
Warning: Prevent Salon Accidents
A seemingly small safety hazard can turn into a big liability. By learning to recognize potential problems, you can prevent mishaps and create an accident-proof salon.
Salon, Suite Salon
Faced with the prohibitive costs of starting a business mixed with a desire for independence, some nail techs are turning to salon suites. These so-called “beauty malls” offer upwardly mobile techs a stepping stone between employee and salon owner.
Clients Tell us What They Love About You
Do you ever look across the table and feel the urge to ask your clients, “Do you like me? Do you really, really like me?” Of course you do. And it’s only natural. We all need some positive feedback from time to time. So we conducted a little survey to find out what attracts clients to your salon and why they love you
Serenity Now
Amidst the palmettos and pink houses of Charleston, S.C. Bamboo Spa Salon offers a respite from the noise of tourists and grind of daily routines. If a relaxing massage or facial doesn’t calm your nerves, the feng shui of the décor will.
Salon of the Year Winners Have Grit
A common theme for this year's winners and runners-up was perseverance and the ability to triumph over tragedy.
Note to Spa Owners: Nails Rock
There’s a perception among certain salon and spa owners that nail services are low-end, unprofitable, “unspa-like,” and just plain smelly. The reality is, if you are ignoring nail services in your establishment you are paying for it in your bottom line.
We Came to Score: The Top 25 Competitors of 2004
In an unprecedented year and a half long competition cycle marked by fierce rivalry, veteran competitors, international competitors, and newcomers alike vied for positions on NAILS 2003-2004 coveted Top 25 List.
What’s Frustrating Christine Turner?
Recently crowned Nail Technician of the Year should be dancing a jig, but she's frustrated by the industry and she explains why.