Business
When Family Members Want Freebies
When you work in the beauty business, it’s all but inevitable that family members will expect free services.
Healthy Tech: Senthia Rodriguez
A nail tech at collaborative co-op Stash House, Senthia Rodriguez uses boxing and balance balls to improve her core strength as she envisions staying healthy throughout a long career in nails.
Bring the Little Ones to Lacquered Nail Lounge
Owner Jen Carr offers families a place to spend time together with two new salon add-ons: a supervised play area for children and a section just for men.
Young Nails Biz Talk: Social Media Part 1: Why and How
Young Nails' Habib Salo and Tracey Reierson discuss why and how to use social media to market your salon.
The Nail Hub Podcast Transcription: Interview With Celina Ryden
Elizabeth Morris interviews Celina Ryden.
9 Salon and Spa Trends to Look for This Year
Salon software manufacturer Millennium Systems International has gathered the top salon and spa trends they expect to see on the rise in 2018.
The Nail Hub Podcast: Life Outside of Nails
Elizabeth Morris discusses hobbies that provide a good outlet outside of nails.
10 Big Salon Money Drains
You work hard for your money — make sure you’re keeping as much of it as you can. Have you fallen into any of these common money-wasting traps?
Milady Releases Goal-Setting Journal
New from Milady, Not Licensed to Fail: A Growth Journal for Beauty Professionals was written to jump-start your success.
Foot Massage: An Added Treat for Clients’ Feet
Here are some tips from Footnanny founder Gloria Williams on how to introduce extended foot massage services to your clients:
Glitter for Nails and Decor
Just 4 You Online UK retails sparkly wallpaper as well as glitter for techs who can't get enough bling.
Top Salon Gets Redesign
Back in 1992, the NAILS Fact Book (now called Big Book) ranked Dyanna Spa as the 13th top salon in the U.S. offering nail care. In 2017, owners Irina Gordon and Mona Winograd decided to move two doors down and redesign the spa.
On the Road: Lacquer Lounge Rittenhouse
Located in Philadelphia’s upscale Rittenhouse neighborhood, Lacquer Lounge injects an ethos of smart, healthy beauty into the historic area.
by Beth Livesay
On My Mind: Live, Learn, Evolve
In October I attended Artist Session, the two-day photoshoot workshop put on by NAILS’ sister magazine Modern Salon, in Manhattan. And I had the even greater privilege of meeting nail tech of 18 years Joanne Sorbello.
by Beth Livesay
Young Nails Biz Talk: What Should You Charge?
Habib Salo and Tracey Reierson discuss how to approach setting prices for your services.
Shoe Deodorant
While clients’ feet are soaking, the Shoe Deodorant can be sprayed right on the targeted area to kill odor-causing bacteria in shoes.
Sheet Masks
Satin Smooth had introduced the Ultimate Premium Quality Sheet Mask Collection, six customized, serum-drenched facial masks.