Business
Just My Opinion: Sanitation Routines Need to Be Stepped Up
Recorded occurrences of service-related ailments and scrutiny from state boards are on the rise and rightly so.
Got Press?
You don't have to be in New York or Los Angeles to catch the ear of the national press, as long as you have a story to tell and a plan for telling it.
Top 25 Competitors for 2001
In a year marked by fewer competitions than in past years, veteran and novice competitors had to make their participation in every event count.
Let’s Label The Good Salons
Instead of getting caught up in what's wrong with salons, let's focus on showing them how to be right.
9 Things They Don’t Tell You About Opening a Salon
A new salon owner shares her hard-earned wisdom to help make the process of striking out on your own a little easier.
Reader to Reader: How do you handle a personal crisis at work?
Your colleagues and clients can usually see you through even the worst of times.
Reader to Reader: How do you make your services special?
Give them your full attention and never neglect "the little extras."
Get on the Fast Track
Put your salon on the fast-track to business growth with leadership, teamwork, and the proven business systems. NAILS reports on the hows and whys of business growth through team development taught at Salon Business Strategies’ Fast Forward Live!
On the Couch Answers Your Business Questions
Louis Mattassi shares ideas on getting a mentor and bringing dress code discipline to a salon.
Ah, to Be a Kid Again
At Eclips Kids Salon and Spa the brightly decorated interior caters to the under-14 crowd with toys, stuffed animals, and video games.
It’s Payback Time for Dentists
At the Dallas Dental Spa, the “dreaded dentist’s visit” is transformed into an anticipated appointment with private treatment suites imbued with calming treatments.
Did You Ever Wonder How the Word "Salon" Developed?
It's kind of a funny story: It started with the word saloon.
Figure It Out
In the updated edition of Milady’s Successful Salon Management for Cosmetology Students, you'll learn targets for salon operating costs in various expense categories.
Downward Trend in Student Enrollment
The number of students enrolling in manicuring and nail technology courses has declined.
On the Road in Beverly Hills
Ripsy Alexanian , a Russian-born nail guru, was dubbed “the nail nurse” by Allure.
For Sale by Owner - How to Private Label
Enhance your salon’s image while growing its bottom line with a line of private label products tailored to your clientele. We’ll show you how.
Nails in Vogue
This Southern California salon has only been open for a few months, but its unique location and hip look have already given clients something to talk about.