Business
OPI's Consumer Advertising Campaign Brings Customers Into Salons
NAILS Magazine Launches Two New Ventures
In recognition of the rapidly expanding international nail market, the first-ever issue of NAILS International landed on foreign shores in April this year.
Raising the Ceiling on Retail Profits
To make money selling retail, you’ve got to commit-commit to allotting space for displaying your ware, commit to providing incentives for technicians, and commit to patiently building your business.
California Increases Education Requirements
Some changes are happening to the hour requirements for the California State Board of Cosmetology.
New Jersey Rewrites its Rules and Regulations
The New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling has overhauled its rules and regulations.
Texas Approves Nail Instructors' Licensing
From Symphonies to Rodeos: Advertising in Event Programs Brings in the Business
Katherian Harris, owner of Sherwood Hair Design in Odessa, Texas, finds it lucrative to advertise her salon in event programs.
Economical but Grand Grand Openings
A grand opening doesn't mean starting out with a deficit. Here,we go over how to make your opening successful and budget-friendly.
Book Standing Appointments to Guarantee Steady Business
Maintaining a master standing appointment schedule will help eliminate scheduling errors and go a long way toward retaining a happy, committed clientele.
Employment Contracts: Should You Sign One?
Are salon owner/employee contracts really necessary and do they hold up in court? Will they save a salon's business or will they scare off potential employees?
Self-Made Women Rise To The Top In The Nail Industry
Give and take is the secret to success for these 10 women, who are some of the nation’s top nail technicians. They give their all to clients and their craft and take advantage of every opportunity that arises.
Editor's Note: Take a Risk and Raise Prices
Although nail technician income has risen steadily, at least keeping pace with inflation, prices on most services have barely budged upward in two years, and some service prices have dropped.
Las Vegas: Land of the Large Salons
Owners of the largest salons in Las Vegas say the right location, the right people, and a desirable atmosphere helped them achieve their size, but after that it was just plain hard work.
Nail Technician Licensing Bill Passed In Iowa
The Iowa State Board of Cosmetology started issuing nail technician licenses in late January 1993, just six months after the licensing bill was passed by the state legislature.
Hawaii Reviewing Cosmetician License
Currently, cosmeticians are licensed to provide facials, makeup, and nail services.
Nails Magazine Show Introduces The Decathlon
Competitors got the chance to compete in a new competition called the Decathlon.
“I” is for Individual
Highly visible locations, high-energy operators, and principals with a vision have all charted i Natural Salons’ course for success.