Business
Firing Clients: How to Ease Their Exit
Salon owner Eric Fisher figured out a way to take the sting out of firing impossible-to-please clients: Give them a gift card for another salon.
Tech Says Thanks With Veterans Day Manis
Last November, nail tech Amber Thomas opened her salon to army veterans and their spouses for free nail services in honor of Veterans Day.
The Nail Hub Podcast: The Death of Licensing? (Part 2)
Elizabeth Morris and her husband Hermann Morris continue the discussion about whether licensing actually works for the nail industry.
How to Accommodate Overweight Clients
If your salon isn’t equipped for plus-sized women, you may be losing out on valuable clientele.
by Nancy Kirk
35 Nail Techs Who Changed the Industry
In honor of NAILS’ 35th anniversary, we’ve come up with a list of 35 nail techs who’ve had a positive and lasting effect on our industry. Which name means the most to you and your career?
Pamper Nail Gallery: "Like Disneyland for Nails"
Earning nicknames like “the fairy godmother of nails” from clients, Pamper Nail Gallery is taking over Silicon Valley’s nail scene with its supply of Instagram-worthy, character-themed manicures.
by Nancy Kirk
Listen to Tabatha Coffey and Steve Martin Talk Salon Success
Tune in! Thought leaders Steve Martin and Tabatha Coffey go over the science behind persuasion and rules for good business.
Sponsored by Phorest Salon Software
The Client Notes You Should Be Taking to Improve Customer Service
Client notes are crucial. Not only do they help communicate internal information, but when done right, they also play a massive role in making your client’s passage in your salon memorable. So what's worth writing down?
Sponsored by Phorest Salon Software
Netflix and Grow Your Business: 7 Ways to Improve Your Salon While You Chill
Your Netflix allocated time is also a great opportunity to grow your salon business. Learn how to connect with your clients, grow your online audience and boost your salon business.
Sponsored by Phorest Salon Software
The Nail Hub Podcast Transcription: Moving Forward
In this transcription of The Nail Hub Podcast, Elizabeth Morris discusses how to keep moving forward. She asks "What mark do you want to make on this world? What do you want to achieve this year?"
Salon Success Insights From Phorest's Salon Owner's Summit
Here are some insights from the industry's top leaders.
Sponsored by Phorest Salon Software
On the Road: The Pedi Lab, Minnetonka, Minn.
Nellie Neal focuses exclusively on pedicures at his salon, The Pedi Lab, which is located on a 17-acre nature preserve.
The Nail Hub Podcast: The Death of Licensing? (Part 1)
In this podcast, Elizabeth Morris and her husband Hermann Morris discuss whether deregulation would be a positive step for the nail industry.
Tips on How to Improve Your Instagram Presence
Building a strong Instagram presence is essential to standing out in the beauty industry, and utilizing this free social service can be one of your best marketing tools. Learn some vital tips and tricks straight from the NAILS editorial team on how you can start boosting your business today with the help of social media.
My Other Life: Mary Macnider, Preschool Teacher
Both the beauty salon and the playground are familiar environments for Mary Macnider, a preschool teacher of eight years and salon co-owner.
The Nail Hub Podcast: Primer Episodio en Español
He subido muchos episodios en The Nail Hub Podcast en inglés. Y hoy es el día en que empiezo a compartir todo lo que represento en español también.
The Nail Hub Podcast: Moving Forward
In this episode of The Nail Hub Podcast, Elizabeth Morris discusses how to keep moving forward. She asks "What mark do you want to make on this world? What do you want to achieve this year?"