Business
Who’s Selling What?
According to NAILS’ 2014-2015 Big Book, here are the top 10 most popular retail items being sold by your fellow techs.
When the Salon Is a Family Business
A certified Family Business Advisor and consultant, author Henry Hutcheson is all too familiar with the patterns that can lead to problems in family-owned businesses. And they’re almost always preventable.
Beauty Changes Lives Legacy Award Pays Tribute to Pivot Point Founder Leo Passage
The beauty industry united on Saturday, March 21, to celebrate the legacy of a man who revolutionized the business of beauty education. The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation (BCL) posthumously honored Leo Passage; founder of Pivot Point International, Inc. Passage’s wife Lenie, and son Robert accepted the award on behalf of Leo.
My Other Life: Brandi Melvin, Car Repossession Agent
Repo Gal: “I’ve had people pull guns on me, had angry folks yell and run after me as I drive away, had nasty notes left on my desk, and even received threatening text messages,” says nail tech and car repossession agent Brandi Melvin.
by Judy Lessin
Crowdsourcing: What was the biggest obstacle in opening your salon and how did you overcome it?
This month we asked nail techs: What was the biggest obstacle in opening your salon and how did you overcome it?
by Tracy Rubert
House of Polish: This Beverly Hills Salon Is Cutting Edge
Custom bedazzled Beats By Dre headphones and iPads at each customer’s disposal are just two examples of how House of Polish in Beverly Hills, Calif., is sparing no expense to be as trendy as its zip code.
Is That Legal? Take Our Quiz
Laws concerning tips, taxes, and technicians can get confusing. Take this quick test to see if you’re operating on the right side of the law.
Best Tips to Upsell Services
Learn to increase your paycheck by making an extra sale or booking an unexpected appointment.
Premier Counter Display
Toolworx offers three new ways to display your favotire Toolworx products.
DIY Marble Mug
You might be an expert at the water marble technique for nails, but you can apply the same look to your salon decor. Check out this easy tutorial from Audra Kurtz on how to use nail polish to create a cute marbled mug.
How To Do A Tajik (Persian) Style Henna Design
Heather Caunt-Nulton demonstrates how to do a Tajik (Persian) style henna design, an intricate and original mehndi pattern. Visit her website at www.hennabyheather.com.
On My Mind: Lessons From a Legend
NAILS editor Hannah Lee shares her memories of industry icon Vicki Peters.
by Hannah Lee
Aprons
These new aprons from Salonwear will help you step up your nail game.
Crowdsourcing: What was your biggest nail service disaster?
This month we asked nail techs: What was your biggest nail service disaster?
by Tracy Rubert
Retail Boutique: Make a Wish
Offer clients all the luck they could hope for.
Say It All With a Wall Decal
“Wall decals are fairly easy to apply,” says Sarah Sowa, whose Etsy shop, Vinyl Design Creations, offers both pre-designed and custom-ordered decals.
Jessica Vartoughian Honored by Japan Nail Association
Jessica Vartoughian was honored with the Japan Nail Association’s Certificate of Gratitude in November for her outstanding contributions to the Japanese nail industry.