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The Theme's the Thing: Cozy Rustic Modern
Founder Samira Far hopes the fresh, simple look she characterizes as “cozy rustic modern” will create a serene environment for clients.
À La Mode All Purpose Balm
FarmHouse Fresh À La Mode All Purpose Balm richly hydrates tough, dry skin and smoothes out scaly, rouch spotes on the lips, hands, and body.
Nail Art Competition Held in Nigeria
More than 200 nail artists from Nigeria and neighboring West African countries applied, and 20 applicants were then chosen to compete.
A Nail Phone Case is the Perfect Conversation Piece
Nail tech Melissa Guyer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, came up with the perfect way to advertise her work and start a conversation with potential clients.
by Beth Livesay
Critical Repair Cream
Repair critically dry, cracked, or callused skin with BCL’s Critical Repair Cream, now available in three different fragrances.
Multi-Active Hand Cream
Pevonia Multi-Active Hand Cream is a lightly textured, non-greasy moisturizer that helps hands withstand weather and harsh climates and fight dryness
Raising a Glass at A Perfect 10 Nail & Beauty Bar
After selling her insurance business, A Perfect 10 Nail & Beauty Bar owner Canada Lytle returned to her beauty roots and opened an upbeat bar-like salon focused on gel manicures. Since founding the salon in 2011, she has opened one A Perfect 10 each year — and she has no plans to slow down any time soon.
Shea Butter Body Cream
Cácee’s Shea Butter Body Cream is an ultra-hydrating collection of creams made with shea butter to revitalize and restore moisture.
Rich Renewal Hydrating Crème
Flaunt glowing skin with Rich Renewal Hydrating Crèmes from Orly.
A Love for Holiday Nail Art
This nail tech of six years shares some of her favorite Valentine’s Day designs and describes how a bottle of blue metallic polish changed her life.
On My Mind: Share the Love
This is the month more than any other when the word “love” gets thrown around, so I say embrace the sentiment and look for ways to spread the affection among your clients, coworkers, and peers.
Quiz: Are You Ready to Step Up to Teaching?
Whether you’re looking for a new challenge or just yearning to make a career change within the beauty field, cosmetology and nail schools offer an interesting alternative to the day-to-day of salon life. Take our quiz to see if you’re up for the challenge.
25 Time Wasters to Stop Doing Immediately
If time is money, think of saving it as giving yourself a raise. Examining your routine to see if you’re guilty of any of these common technical time-wasters and business inefficiencies could help de-stress your day and add to your bottom line.
On the Road: Zenka Luxe
With soothing music and a cozy upstairs location, Zenka Luxe brings a relaxing spa vibe to its beachside clientele.
5 Ways to Turn Your Salon into a Competitive Brand
The best salons today are outperforming their competitors by standing out — and they do this through strategic branding and design.
The Making of OPI Infinite Shine ProStay Formula
Go into OPI Labs to see how the research & development team of scientists and chemists created OPI's Infinite Shine ProStay formula.
The Nail Hub Podcast: Incentivize the Good, Don't Just Punish the Bad
Incentivizing clients to stay isn't just about charging cancellation fees. Elizabeth Morris explains that you also need to provide rewards for good behaviors.