Business
Open Doors, Open Floors - Making Your Salon Handicapped Accessible
Creating salon access for disable people is not only a matter of eliminating physical barriers, but also getting rid of fear.
8 Things That Gobble Your Time and How to Starve Them
If it’s your life, why don’t you have time? Here’s what you can do to protect yourself against eight time-wasters.
How to Raise Your Prices
All you have to sell are your time and your service. Have the confidence to raise your prices, back them with education, and know you’re worth it.
Editor's note: Warning: Smarter Clients Ahead
Are you prepared to respond to things they’ve heard about on the news and road about in the paper?
The Dawning of the Temporary Nail Tech
If the concept of nail technician temporary agencies spreads from our Twin Cities, salon owners nationwide will be able to fill last minute vacancies and keep customers happy.
Motherhood Enriches Salon Career
The same TLC that working mother Cindy Fairchild uses to nurture her family life makes her employees and clients feel cared for as well.
NMC Elects Officers, Shows Vibrant Spirit
New officers include Myriam Zuckerman Clifford as president.
Give It to Them in Writing
From business cards to brochures, salon handouts remind, inform, and promote your services to clients.
Why Is New York Still Unlicensed?
Behind-the-scenes politicking, lobbying inexperience, and legislative ignorance have tied up the New York licensing battle for years — but advocates say 1992 is their year.
Editor's note: Learn More, Earn More
Nail technicians, who continue their educations actually earn more money on services than technicians who do not take classes.
The Better to See Your Nails!
With manicures done under the microscope, the finished nails speak for themselves.
Awards and Incentives Produce Top Employees
Keeping staff happy, satisfied, and fulfilled can be the biggest challenge salon owners face. Yet, somehow, many salon owners and managers retain employees long-term and manage to keep them happy. What innovative programs are salon owners implementing? What do employees really want?
Salon Soap Operas
Don’t let squabbles, rivalries, and gossip turn your business into “As the Salon Turns.”
The Distribution Debate: Does It Matter Where You Buy Supplies?
Does it matter where you buy nail care supplies? And what’s at stake when products designed for professional use are available to the general public?
Editor's Note: Jump-Start Sagging Motivation
Ever have one of those days ... or one of those months? Here are a couple ideas to get you out of your rut.
The Night Is Always Young at Nails After Dark
Dee Holland credits her prospering salon’s growth to midnight closings, a relaxed atmosphere, and self-assured technicians.
The Benefits of Working With an Assistant
This training, compensation and recruitment system promotes teamwork, enthusiasm, and the best possible service.