Business
American International Industries Acquires Spilo
The acquisition encompasses the entire Spilo family of brands which include ColorMode, Master Barber, Mehaz Professional, Rubis of Switzerland, ToolWorx and many others.
Redken Names Trunzo New AVP
Redken has named Gino Trunzo as their new assistant vice president of business development with Redken & Pureology.
A Pinterest Primer for Nail Technicians
Here's why Pinterest is so great for nail salons and how you can make the most of it.
5 Signs It’s Time to Renovate Your Salon
If your business growth has been stagnant in recent years, a fresh new look may be just the thing you need to bring in new clients and even bring back some old ones.
Davis, Calif., Salon Combines Nails and Photography
For nail tech and photographer Kiet Le, locating his photography business in his wife’s salon seemed like the perfect way for the couple to help each other out and allow Le to spend more time with his family.
Milady Class: Learn to Love Retailing in Just an Hour
Milady’s hour-long online class, Make More Money with Retail, aims to make retailing a positive experience for both you and your clients.
Heat Up Your Winter Pedicure Sales
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean that pedicure services have to go into hibernation, says Jennifer LeBlanc, director of marketing for Salon Rootz in Medina, Ohio.
California Nail Techs to Get Domestic Abuse Awareness Training
Beginning July 1, 2019, the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will provide sexual and physical abuse awareness training as a part of its licensing programs for barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, manicurists, and electrologists.
The Case for the 32-Hour Workweek
The team at Summit Salon Business Center have come up with an innovative scheduling strategy designed to improve employees’ work/life balance that they’ve dubbed “smart scheduling” or “double shifting.”
San Francisco Salon Offers Speedy Services for Busy Clients
At San Francisco’s Parlor nail salon, the main attraction is its 30-minute-or-less services for clients who want quick, quality nail services that fit into their busy days.
by Nancy Kirk
Do I Really Need to Trademark My Salon’s Name?
Failing to trademark your salon’s name puts all your efforts toward building your brand and your business in jeopardy.
CIDESCO Extends Free Membership Offer to 2018
CIDESCO will continue to offer free membership for 2018 to salons and spas that meet the association's entry and inspection requirements.
The W Nail Bar: A Sisterly Salon for a Diverse Community
The drive to own a family business runs deep in sisters Lauren Hunter and Manda Mason, who left careers in recruitment and finance to pursue their dream of opening an all-natural nail salon in Columbus, Ohio, sparked by an overnight epiphany.
The Nail Hub Podcast Transcription: Advancement
Elizabeth Morris asks "Are we proud of what we've achieved? Is what we're doing driving us forward? Is our industry becoming oversimplified in a way that is detrimental to our advancement?"
The Nail Hub Podcast: Advancement
In this episode of The Nail Hub Podcast, Elizabeth Morris asks "Are we proud of what we've achieved? Is what we're doing driving us forward? Is our industry becoming oversimplified in a way that is detrimental to our advancement?"
On the Road: SaVerne
SaVerne Smith’s nail salon is located alongside several other independent beauty businesses in a revitalized area of Los Angeles.
The Nail Hub Podcast Transcription: Cornstarch Nails
In this transcription of The Nail Hub Podcast, Elizabeth Morris discusses how using non-professional items such as cornstarch in nails can affect the industry.