Business
Behind the Scenes: Leticha Hughes
Nail Technicians of Invention
There is no such thing as a nail technician who hasn’t had at least one idea for a better way to run her business, Meet five nail technicians turned inventors who actually acted on their ideas, with tremendous results.
“You’re soaking in it”
Sign Snares Looks-Conscious Commuters
To take advantage of this lucky location, this salon owner erected a bold double-sided reader board marquee to capture the attention of all who pass by.
It’s the TEMPS vs. the PERMS
The idea for the one-year-old cosmetology personnel agency grew out of DeVenuto’s own experience as a salon owner who often wished she could find temporary help.
Salon Owner's Manual
If you have consistently been sending press releases to the media on your salon, eventually an item will get published. When a newspaper or magazine actually runs a story on you, it can sometimes carry greater weight and credibility than even an ad can.
The Nail Profession in the 90's
In their own words, and from their own experiences, nail technicians tell us how they see the nail industry in the ’90s.
Rising From the Ashes of a Salon Fire
Before your business gets “burned” by a tragic fire, salon owners advise double-checking your insurance coverage and maintaining secure records off-site.
Reader to Reader How Do You Handle a Rude Client?
Rule #1: Find out if the client is just plain rude or if she has a valid complaint
A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words, and a Couple of Bucks Besides
Gayla Rottering of Get Nailed by Gayla in Paducah, Ky., says it’s photos and plenty of them that make her clients more adventurous and give them new ideas about polish shades and designs.
Alaska Nail Tech Licensing Bill on Governor’s Desk
A bill requiring 350 hours of education for nail technicians had passed the House and was going to the State Senate.
NAILS Show East Pulls Out All the Stops
NAILS SHOW East started with a bang on Sunday morning when keynote speaker Leil Lowndes of Applause Ltd. inspired attendees to achieve excellence in client service while at the same time taking excellent care of themselves.
Adapt Or Perish; It's The Way Of Business
NAILS' 1996 Nail Technician Compensation Survey
Nail technicians' earning power is up 17%. Perhaps the staff shortages the industry is facing is having an impact on the salaries and prices that skilled nail techs can demand. Our biannual compensation studies will help you understand how your earnings compare to the industry and provide some simple ways to increase your earning potential.
A Day at the Doctor’s Office
Richard K. Scher, M.D., is known around the world for his research on nail disorders. A peek into Dr. Scher’s research facility shows how he has brought nails to the forefront in the field of dermatology.
Look Homeward Angel
When Stevie Ehmer gave up her big-bucks tourist industry job to open a day spa/salon, she was really looking to go home again to relationships, familiar faces, and the comfort of community.
We're Number 12! We're Number 12!
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics recently churned out some pretty important numbers.