Business

AII Acquires IBD

As I See It: Keep It Fun

A recent  Los Angeles Timesdid not air of dirty laundry of an industry, didn't try to uncover nasty business and salon practices  -- just a well-researched article on why nail salon are so popular.

On the Road: Hannah Lee in Atlanta

Behind the Scenes: Salina Rush

Selling Ice to Eskimos: Why Can't Nail Techs Retail?

If these kiosk salespeople can sell three-way buffers, why can't you?

OPI Takes A Gamble

OPI Products went all out for its sixth annual BBSI distributor breakfast honoring distributors who have reached outstanding sales numbers for the year.

It's Getting Hot In Here

A rash of salon fires reminds salon owners just how much they stand to lose. Knowing the potential fire dangers that exist in your salon and taking steps to curb them, as well as determining what your business is worth and getting good insurance coverage will help prevent a fire in your salon and minimize its effects should the worst come to pass.

Cure the WINTER BLAHS

This holiday season, transform your menu into a winter wonderland of services that tantalize clients’ senses, smooth away their stresses, and moisturize their dry hands and feet.

Behind the Scenes: Monica Leiper

Balancing Act: A Profile of Sanom's Free Edge Salon

Having a beautiful, sanitary, state-of-the-art facility is important to Tennessee-based salon owner Sanom Brackin — so is having enough free time to compete in marathons, bicycle races, and nail competitions. By opening her own salon, she has found a way to do both.

One Size Fits All

Cole’s Salon for You in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minn., has a charmed history that sounds like the makings of a feel-good Disney movie: small two-man barbershop for kiddies expands when clients outgrow its child-sized chairs — then keeps growing and growing into five world class full-service salons. 

25 Simple Ways to Promote Your Retail

Discover new methods for increasing retail sales in this article packed with suggestions.

Cut Your Cost to Boost Your Profits

As competition and tough economic times keep service prices flat, salon owners and booth renters need to look elsewhere to increase profits. Learn ways to cut your overhead costs — without sacrificing customer service.

Lady in Red

Despite my long career in the professional nail industry I am unadventurous when it comes to my own nails.

Behind the Scenes: Tom Holcomb

Tom Holcomb is no stranger to photo shoots. In addition to the many cover shoots he has done with NAILS, Tom also does the nails for EZ Flow’s ads.

Have You Heard? Controlling Gossip in the Salon

Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can put your salon out of business. Maybe you can’t put an end to salon gossip, but you can take steps to keep talk positive and defuse negative situations before they get worse.

On the Couch Answers Your Salon "Sticky Situation" Questions

“How do I get salon clients to keep their hands off my stuff when I’m not there?”