Business
A Day in the Life of a Nail Competitor
NAILS follows a new nail compettior from contest registration to the awards ceremony.
When Art Meets Business, Work’s a Vacation
Eimsuk Arminio combines a background in commercial art and a love of nails to make her work successful beyond the salon.
Servicing Clients Every Three Weeks
Make room in your schedule for new clients, and you'll soon need to make room in your wallet for more money.
The Three Entrepreneurs
Cooperative management enables three businesses to work together as one very successful full-service salon.
Illinois Enacts Licensing Bill
Illinois nail technicians overcome legislative indifference and a governor’s veto to see a licensing bill enacted.
Surefire Hiring Techniques
Weigh an applicant’s experience and aptitude, but don’t ignore such in tangibles as her personality and your intuition.
Put a Halt to Cancellations and No-Shows
A systematic, organized receptionist can curb client cancellations and no-shows before they become problems.
Editor’s Note: We’re Getting Older and Better
They’re No Longer Just Product Middlemen
Education, business planning, product knowledge, technical support, and tradeshows are just a few of the business-building programs full-service distributors offer their salon “partners.”
1991 Retail Earnings Jump 22%
Nail salons are retailing salon products more than ever before
Profit Sharing Means Income Up Down Under
Salon owner Lynette Kirsten offers her technicians an opportunity to share in the success of her salon by sharing the profits.
Ask the Nail Doctor
Every month, our nail doctor answers readers' questions about any health-related issue.
From a Client’s Perspective
Personal attention and TLC are often more important to clients than a technician's skill.
Alabama Home-Based Salon Provides Southern Hospitality
Vicky McCain converted a sun porch and removed a hot tub to make room for Nubs to Nails Salon in her home.
Editor’s Note: Independent Contractors, Beware
I suspect that many nail technicians who classify themselves as “independent contractors” may not be at all. I urge salon owners and booth renters to take a closer look at their situation before the IRS decides to take a closer look.
Nails Around the World
The United States may lag behind Japan in high technology, France in high fashion, and the Soviet Union in military weapons (high anxiety), but when it comes to nail care, the U.S. takes a backseat to no country. Nail technicians the world over emulate the popular styles and applications of Americans.
“Following Wanted”: Whose Clients Are They?
When a technician leaves a salon, can she take clients with her? If she leaves on good terms, the owner will probably let her, but in the end, it’s up to the client.