Business
Protecting Client Data: Better Safe Than Sorry
Like other small businesses, nail salons are an enticing target for thieves seeking consumer data, such as client credit card numbers. Take heed of these best practices garnered from security experts on how to safeguard your salon.
Crowdsourcing: What Important Life Lesson Has Doing Nails Taught You?
This month we asked nail techs: What important life lesson has doing nails taught you?
by Tracy Rubert
How to Open a Nail Salon: Tearing Down
Suzie Moskal begins the journey of expanding her nail salon business into a new location. Teardown is the first step. You Might Also Like: How to Open a Nail Salon: The Renovation Begins
FDA Seeks Supporting Data
Antifungal nail treatments that claim to prevent, treat, or cure a condition are considered over-the-counter drugs by the FDA. OTC drugs must be in compliance with the FDA’s OTC drug monograph.
What’s in a Name?
How you name your business can pave the way for how successful you become. So choosing wisely is important. Find out from the experts exactly how to go about it.
Nebraska Technicians Seek Licensing
Nail Tech’s of Nebraska is lobbying state senators to introduce a bill to license nail technicians.
The NMC Celebrates Its Fifth Year In Action
A group of veteran nail technicians ask the NMC its stand on vital issues facing today’s nail industry.
Amp Up Your Offerings: Waxing
In the fifth installment of our series, NAILS explores services you can add to your menu to increase your revenue and offer your clients convenience. This month, we take a look at waxing.
by Tracy Rubert
As I See It: Don't Be Defensive About the NYT Story, Be Proactive
The NYT story on exploited nail techs got the industry talking about how to enforce fair wages. Is new legislation the answer or should we just be better at following laws already on the books?
Sidewalk Selling
The Painted Lady keeps a chalkboard sign out in front to capture the attention of passersby and changes the messages weekly.
by Judy Lessin
Straight Talk for Salon Professionals
Popular blogger Tina Alberino (“This Ugly Beauty Business” and “Nail Tech Reality Check”) has written the ultimate guide to navigating our industry.
Beauty Consumers Are Split on Spending
A report from The NPD Group found that women purchase beauty products to feel more confident and sexier.
Buffer Zone Nails Fills Unique Niche
U.K.-based nail tech Leanne Scott specializes in nail tips for the transgender/cross-dressing community.
by Judy Lessin
CND and BCL Announce Orlando Scholarship Fund
The first regional extension of the BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Fund is being sponsored by Sunny Beauty Supply, one of CND’s distributors in Orlando, Fla.
Don’t Miss “The Beauty Pitch”
The Beauty Pitch offers both up-and-coming and established companies the opportunity to present their brand, products, or ideas to a panel of top investors including renowned entrepreneurs Mark Cuban and John Paul DeJoria.
Entity Beauty Marks Its 10th Anniversary
Originally founded by world champion nail artists Tom Holcomb and Tom Bachik, Entity was formed with the goal of empowering beauty professionals with superior products, education, and tools for success.
Person * Place * Thing
Adrienne Schodtler shared these photos of a meaningful person, place, and thing at work.