Business
Japan Travelogue
Nails are hot in Japan. Everyone from famous singers and actresses to trendy school girls are hungry to be the first to wear the latest design on their nails. This makes for a huge nail market and a competitive artistic climate as well.
by Hannah Lee
Salons Serve Up More Than Beauty Services
Many salons have implemented beverage service into their offerings, creating a new retail profit center.
Straight From the [Supply] Source
15 years ago, Supply Source's Michael Bannett started his business out of the trunk of his Honda Civic.
What Makes a State Progressive?
So what does make a state progressive? We targeted 25 different areas, everything from licensing and continuing education, growth in licenses and salons, to community involvement, and the state’s inspector-to-salon ratio.
On the Road: Hannah Lee in Tokyo
Even though I speak very few Japanese words, I managed to communicate that I wanted to get my nails done while in Tokyo.
by Hannah Lee
On the Road: Debbie Doerrlamm in Toronto
Rustic Charm, a Look at a Cozy North Carolina Salon
Nailz Hand and Foot Spa is about more than just nail services. This cozy salon located in the mountains of Cashiers, N.C., offers clients a welcome retreat — and plenty of retail products to choose from—where they can get away from it all.
Winning Business Card Designs
The finalists in our Better Business Card contest prove that with a little creativity and innovation, anyone can create a great-looking business card. Not only are they nice to look at, cards can also help boost business when they contain all the necessary information.
Tony Cuccio: Rock Star
After rejecting numerous names for his new lava stone for pedicures -- including "The Pet Rock" and "Chia Rock" -- Tony Cuccio settled on The Earth Stone Lava Pumice.
The $65 Pedicure
Consumers are more than willing to pay $65 for a pedicure. But if you're like the average salon, you're charging $30-$35.
So, You Want to Do a NAILS Cover?
The photograph on the cover of this magazine is the culmination of the efforts of so many people and so much time, you’d be flabbergasted. Here's a look behind the scenes.
Behind the Scenes: Tom Bachik
Natural – Born Retailer
Make a [First] Impression
Who Turned Out the Lights? Handling a Blackout in the Salon
Spa Services: Homeward Bound?
Thinking about converting your salon to a spa? Read this first: You may decide it makes more sense to convert your clients’ homes.
The Licensing Prosecution Process
What happens when a nail technician or salon is reported to a state board or other regulating agency? Here’s a simplified rundown on what happens – beginning with the initial complaint and ending, in some case, with an arrest.