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1994 Nail Competitors Ranking — Final Report
Taking Your Talent to the Screen
Do you have what it takes to star in a technical video? If you're a highly skilled professional and are unflappable under pressure, you probably do.
Latino Group Holds Regular Meetings
The Asssociación de Estilistas Latinos describes itself as “the first and foremost club of hairdressers, nail technicians, and estheticians of Latino descent.”
It’s a Girl Thing
Many of our readers report taking a great deal of pleasure in giving a little girl her first manicure, or helping to prepare her for a special occasion.
Salon of the Year Winners Show Professionalism and Creativity
This year's winners span North America and inspire with their creative and optimistic approach to business and customer service, as well as their passion for nails.
Independent Contractors and the IRS
You’re playing with fire of you are trying to get away with classifying legitimate employees as independent contractors. If you are unclear on how to classify your workers, talk to an attorney – today.
Understand Product Markup to Retail for Profit
Of the two main opportunities for a nail salon to generate revenue, the sale of retail products perhaps has the most potential for profit.
Aliens Land On Earth And Other New Year's Predictions
Get ready! Predictions on where the nail industry is headed!
Nail Polish History Dates Back to 3200 B.C.
Did you know that at one time black was the favorite color applied to fingernails, and that men — not women — wore it?
As I See It: Choose Our Words More Carefully
Cover Tech Lisa Lavender—Living Life to Its Fullest
At 31, Lisa Lavender was on top of the world. She had a successful nail salon, a loving husband, and a beautiful 3-year-old daughter. And then one morning her world collapsed.
Tremendous Nail Market Down Under
Though nail care professionals are not required to be licensed in Australia, nails are serious business "Down Under."
Industry Pioneer Mona Hamlin has Retired, But Her Legend Lives On
When she opened her first salon in 1971, nails were still a noveltry. Since then, Hamlin has sold mroe than 50 salons, and nail care has become a billion-dollar industry.
Salon Meetings Help Your Staff Work Happier
Prevent issues from lingering and keep team informed with regular salon meetings.
How to Make a Good Salon Sign
In your window or in your salon, signs act as silent partners, second salespersons, and client-keepers.
A Welfare System That Works
“To practice good ethics is to be concerned about the public welfare, the welfare of individual clients, your reputation, and the reputation of the profession you represent.”
California Passes Student Intern Program
Students in a new California program can gain practical experience in a salon setting, which in turn allows salons to train potential employees and evaluate them at work.