Business

Enough Already? Are There Too Many People for Too Few Jobs?

According to the government, there is an oversupply of cosmetologists for available work. Salon professionals tell a different story. Is the industry over-crowded, or has the government come up with some faulty statistics?

Walk-Ins Welcome?

Making yourself available for walk-in clients is just one more way to stay competitive. To find out just how walk-in friendly our own neighborhood salons were, NAILS dropped in on a few without an appointment.

The California DCA Has Council

Just My Opinion: Be a Good Loser

Losing is one of the few places in life where things are black and white. The difference, however lies in how each person chooses to deal with the experience.

10 Years in the Nail Galaxy

In honor of Galaxy Nail Products’ 10-year anniversary, we found was a link between founder/CEO Kym Lee’s hair color and significant phases of her company’s growth.

Your Clients Can Tell You a Lot About Your Business

Market research is something you can (and should) do every day. It all boils down to simple conversations you have with clients while you're sizing their tips or pushing back their cuticles.

Editor's Note: Make Your Own Decisions About Truth in Advertising

There have been times when I haven’t been happy about running certain ads. But I think it’s important that readers understand the difference between paid advertising and editorial provided by the editors of NAILS.

Behind the Scenes: Debbie Krakalovich

Award-winning salon owner Debbie Krakalovich was introduced to the nail industry when she herself was a nail-biting client.

Booth Renter Vs. Employee

Which kind of nail technicians make a more profitable, client-driven salon—employees or booth renters? Not surprisingly, the answer depends on who you ask.

Classy Graphics: NAILS 1998 Graphics Design Contest

As more and more salon owners and nail technicians realize the importance of total image, they are graduating from home-made graphics to professional .marketing materials.

Where Kentucky Meets Melrose - A Unique Salon

Craig and Becky Moore worked together to create the interior of Just Nails. She utilized her fashion training to provide sketches, while he put his artistic talents to work with paint, wood, and steel to make the sketches a reality.

No Double Dipping? California Legislates Paraffin

Nail Association Seeks Industry Preservation

OPI President Is Friends With Bill ... Clinton

CND Execs Campaign Against Breast Cancer

A Woman’s Work…Is in the Salon

The nail industry is a great place for working mothers- if you’re organized, educated and know how to prioritize.

Behind the Scenes: Shari Finger

Shari Finger, owner of Finger's Nail Studio in W. Dundee, Ill., did sculptured acrylic nails on this month's cover model.