Business
Retail Boutique: Evening Bags
No elegant outfit is complete without a stylish bag to top it off. Offer these unique clutches to complement your clients’ nails and put the perfect finishing touch on a glamorous New Year’s party ensemble.
Crowdsourcing: What Are Your Rituals?
This month we asked nail techs: Do you have any quirks, habits, or special rituals you find yourself doing before performing a service?
by Tracy Rubert
Dust Up Over Nail Salon Air Quality
Following a New York Times exposé on potential labor and health dangers in nail salons, stakeholders — including local governments, salon owners, and product manufacturers — began forcefully airing concerns on salon ventilation. Increased regulation and enforcement may be the new normal.
On the Road: Paintbar Nails
The owners of Raleigh, N.C.’s Paintbar Nails credit their immediate popularity to the support of local magazines and bloggers who were eager to spread the good news of two local girls opening a beauty hotspot.
Are Virtual Reality Manicures the Future of the Nail Industry?
“The Augmented Reality nail dream would act like a Snapchat face filter for nails – you hold up your hands in real time, in any light and on any background, and see a brand’s polish on your nails,” says WAH Nails owner Sharmadean Reid.
MiniLuxe Makes L.A. Debut
Brentwood marked the first L.A. location of the salon chain and last night’s grand opening was a testament to the salon’s clean and chic vision.
by Beth Livesay
My Other Life: Heather Davis, Rock Singer
In Good Voice: Team CND Education Ambassador Heather Davis is lead singer for two Seattle-area bands.
by Judy Lessin
Kleur Comes to L.A.
The ladies of Kleur have officially opened a colorful shop in Los Angeles.
by Beth Livesay
InternatioNAILS: Vietnam
Gain insight into the nail industry in Vietnam.
Free Salon Software Offers Comprehensive Support
This comprehensive tool handles everything from online scheduling and POS to inventory management and payroll.
Are Your Tax Records A Mess?
Annual Tax Mess Organizer For Nail Techs, Manicurists & Salon Owners is a book designed for self-employed individuals who have difficulty keeping track of their expenses during the business year.
Take the Business Card Challenge
Ivan Zoot encourages salons to go old-school in their marketing, and discusses his “500 Business Card Challenge.”
Featured Artist: Stephanie Cope
“I don’t necessarily choose a subject matter, it usually chooses me,” says artist Stephanie Cope of Salon 902 in Glenmoor, Ohio.
Get to Know Global Educator Catherine Baek Dambrosia
Baek is a beauty industry veteran who has previously worked for Shiseido, Kose, and PurMinerals. Now an educator for SpaRitual and Orly, she shares how she got started in the nail industry.
The Theme’s the Thing: Parisian
Inspired by La Belle Époque, this salon is just as lovely as it is eco-friendly.
Tales of Travails: My Longest Nail Service Ever
You don’t ordinarily think of doing nails as a test of endurance, but sometimes it can be — especially when you’re first starting out. We asked our Facebook friends to tell us about the set of nails that took them the longest to complete — whether due to their newbie status or the intricacies of a special design.
Feel at Home at Hands & Feet Boutique
Clarksville, Tenn.’s Hands & Feet Boutique focuses on safety and comfort, drawing a wide range of clients. Owner Angie Prichard hopes to inspire a higher standard of nail care in her area.