Business
The Nail Hub Podcast: Interview With Valerie Ducharme
In this episode of The Nail Hub Podcast, Elizabeth Morris interviews NTNA Season 5 winner Valerie Ducharme about her views on the nail world.
Vermont Reduces Nail Tech Instruction Hours
Effective January 1, 2019, Vermont H 684 reduces the hours of instruction required for nail technicians from 400 to 200 hours.
New Business Conference Supports Solo Salon Owners
Presented by independent educators Tina Alberino, Jaime Schrabeck, and Ashley Gregory, the first Solo Owner Conference takes place August 19-20 in Salt Lake City.
Young Nails Biz Talk: Are Walk-In Salons Destroying Your Business?
Young Nails' Habib Salo and Tracey Reierson discuss walk-in salons and how to deal with competition.
Welcoming Summer and Sunscreen-Lathered Feet
June 21 marks the first day of the sunny season this year, and that means — happily — that pedicure sales will go up.
Healthy Tech: Sally Callaghan-Hayward
Still happily working fulltime at 71 years old, Arizona-based nail tech Sally Callaghan-Hayward has always lived an active life. Her decision to make health a priority early in her career has afforded her a nail career spanning over four decades.
Make Everyday Tasks Easier With SalonTarget Software
SalonTarget was designed by salon professionals who understand the day-to-day challenges that come with running a salon.
Longtime Salon Staffers Rewarded With Sabbaticals
Stefanie Fox Jackson, owner of Canvas Salon in Powell, Ohio, instituted a sabbatical program for stylists who hit the seven-year mark at her salon.
Cannabidiol Cream Relieves Pain
The M.A.D.E. CBD cream can be used for muscle aches, cramps, soreness, scars, and sunburns.
Young Nails Nail Talk: Is Hard Work Enough?
Young Nails' Habib Salo and Tracey Reierson discuss how hard work is just a piece of the puzzle to become successful.
Male Manicure Virgins Hit the Salon
These guys had never stepped foot in a salon until we invited them to share their first nail service — on us. Then we got them to fess up — did they enjoy the experience or not?
Mixing Chemistry and Cosmetology at Luxuria Nail Bar
While embarking on a career in chemistry, Luxuria owner Leonobi Galvez realized her technical knowledge could help her pursue her true passion: Nails!
by Nancy Kirk
How to Be Crowned “Best Nail Salon” in Your City
For small local businesses, being selected as “best of” in a community newspaper or magazine can increase customer loyalty, attract new clients, and secure your spot as a staple of the community, and salons are no exception.
How to Host a Facebook Live Broadcast
Wondering how to get started with Facebook Live? This guide will take you from preparation to sign-off.
My Other Life: Ruthy Carter, Kitten Caretaker
Nail tech Ruthy Carter of Tofield, Alberta, Canada has always been an animal lover, so when a friend told her about a disabled kitten born on a farm who needed a home, it was second nature to take the animal in.
How to Return to the Nail Industry
Getting back into the nail industry after spending time away can be intimidating. We asked nail techs who took a break from salon work to share their advice on how to get back into the swing of things.
Young Nails Biz Talk: The Reason Nail Techs Fail
Young Nails' Habib Salo and Tracey Reierson discuss how to avoid common mistakes so you stick around in the nail business.