Business
12 Tips to Make the Most of Holiday Traffic
Holiday time at the salon might mean increased stress, but it’s also an opportunity for increased earnings. With proper preparation, you can minimize the added stress while maximizing your profits. Tanisha Foster, director of Vertical Markets for Booker offers these tips to ensure a successful holiday season.
Great Gifts From Grateful Clients
While it may be true that it’s better to give than to receive, receiving is pretty good too. We asked nail techs: What’s the best holiday gift you’ve received from a client?
The Nail Hub Podcast Transcription: Overstimulated
In this Nail Hub Podcast transcription, Elizabeth Morris asks "In a day and age where we are so overstimulated, are we as relaxation and pampering experts truly providing our clients with a relaxing and rewarding experience?"
The Nail Hub Podcast: Dabbling
There's a lot of debate in the nail industry about whether nail techs should or can mix and match products. Elizabeth Morris discusses this heated topic and gives her analysis.
Denver Salon Collaborates With Sculptor for Cultural Event
When salon owner Castle Searcy met artist Frankie Toan during his artist-in-residence stint at Redline Contemporary Art Center in Denver, she saw a perfect opportunity for a First Friday artistic event that brought hands and art together in more ways than one.
My Other Life: Melissa Finch, Reiki Practitioner
Nail tech Melissa Finch is a master of a spiritual healing practice known as reiki. She says her clients notice the difference in her pedicures.
Crowdsourcing: How Do You Handle Taking Time Off?
This month we asked nail techs: How do you handle taking time off?
A Salon With Good Vibes and Good Style
NAILS NTNA alum and Tat’z educator Buddy Sims gathered 13 beauty professionals together under one new roof to open a full-service salon and day spa that offers Omaha, Neb., residents just the right vibe.
by Beth Livesay
On My Mind: Focus On You
NAILS invited guest editor and NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 4 winner Tracey Lee to tell us about her whirlwind past year and offer advice to techs who’d like to make 2018 their best year ever!
The Nail Hub Podcast: Overstimulated
In this episode of The Nail Hub Podcast, Elizabeth Morris asks "In a day and age where we are so overstimulated, are we as relaxation and pampering experts truly providing our clients with a relaxing and rewarding experience?"
The Nail Hub Podcast Transcription: Salon Fanatic Tour
Elizabeth Morris talks to NAILS Magazine's executive editor Beth Livesay about her Salon Fanatic Tour, which took her to 18 nail salons in six states over eight days.
Maximize That Money, Honey!
By dreaming up enticing upgrades to your current services, you can increase your earning potential without adding additional time. Small simultaneous add-ons — like facial sheet masks and luxury hand treatments — also up each service ticket.
Henna Services Give Nail Salon a Unique Twist
Stephanie Jordao offers henna tattooing as a unique service alongside working on her clients' nails.
by Nancy Kirk
Join Mobile Mario and Get $20 Off
A pop-up screen on the Palatine, Ill.-based chain’s website offers visitors a $20 discount as an incentive to join its Mobile Mario club. By signing up, they agree to receive up to four promotional texts per month.
The Nail Hub Podcast: Salon Fanatic Tour
Elizabeth Morris talks to NAILS Magazine's executive editor Beth Livesay about her Salon Fanatic Tour, which took her to 18 nail salons in six states over eight days.
Acting Independently Is Key to Independent Contractor Status
Attorney Nancy Joerg of labor and employment law firm Wessels Sherman gives some tips for salon owners hiring independent contractors to avoid labor disputes.
Adapting Nail Care for the Elderly
The over-70 set can benefit from manicures and pedicures, as long as their health and safety are paramount. Learn the unique challenges of dealing with an older clientele.