Business
Know When to Raise Your Prices
On the fence about raising your service fees?
Staff Reaps the Rewards of Community Service
Staff members at J.Nicolle Salon & Spa can take a paid day off to donate thier time to a charity close to their heart.
Nail Tech Event of the Smokies Commences With Gala
The 11th annual Nail Tech Event of the Smokies took place at the Gatlinburg, Tenn., Convention Center July 7- 9, with many techs bringing along their families for some vacation fun.
35th Anniversary Flashback: 2011, Katie Cazorla's "Nail Files"
Debuting in summer 2011, the TV reality show Nail Files centered around the hectic life of entrepreneur Katie Cazorla as she aspired to take her salon, The Painted Nail, to the next level.
Retreat From a Busy World at Namaste Nail Sanctuary
Mecca Elliot’s expertise in meditation was part of the inspiration for her and husband Michael’s new salon franchise.
Pedicure Cleaning Log [in Vietnamese]
Bản mẫu ghi chú về cách giữ vệ sinh bồn pedicure sau nhằm giúp các chuyên viên móng giữ đúng vệ sinh như luật tiểu bang đòi hỏi.
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Sample Press Release
Use this template to e-mail out a salon announcement to the media.
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Pedicure Cleaning Log [in English]
Most states require that you maintain a log of when you clean your pedicure spa. Use this sample as a guide (it covers all the areas required by most state boards). Reassure clients that their safety is your primary concern by keeping updated records and talking openly about salon sanitation to your clients.
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Client Consultation Form
Client consultations give customers an opportunity to build trust and verbalize expectations. Customize this form with your own salon information to aid you in learning about your clients.
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Combo Chair Offers Compact Footprint, Easy Ergonomics
The Club Chair LE from Living Earth Crafts features a retractable, motorized, fully plumbed pedicure bowl that saves on space and allows techs to perform manis, pedis, or both in comfort.
Create a Setup for Social Media Pics
“Update your salon interior to have a cute place to take pictures — even a small corner will do,” says Stephanie Mitchell, the owner of beauty business specialist Sunnystorm Marketing.
On the Road: Bisou
Soho’s Bisou might be small, but its crisp, chic aesthetic and custom nail designs make up for what it’s lacking in square-footage. Follow them @bisou.ny.
How to Post Your First YouTube Video
Go from newcomer to successful YouTube content publisher by following these steps.
My Other Life: Karen Raaen, Cosplayer
Nail tech Karen Raeen enjoys dressing up in costume to attend local comic conventions and fan fests.
Crowdsourcing: What Does Your Salon Do To Raise Money For Charity?
This month we asked nail techs: What does your salon do to raise money for charity?
On My Mind: Caring, Not Scaring
The truth is, there are a lot of scary topics within our industry.
by Beth Livesay
5 Things to Consider Before Starting Your Own Indie Nail Polish Line
Keeping these important points in mind will take you a long way toward creating an indie polish brand that succeeds.