Business
Nail Tech Develops Her Own Gel-Polish Line
Those Who Can’t Do, Invent: Nail tech Joi Lambert, owner of Purjoi Nail Studio, turned to product development when she discovered her painting skills were below average.
by Judy Lessin
Counter Display Pre-pack
Footlogix has a new counter display that helps showcase the most popular Footlogix products with minimal hassle.
From Military to Management
When nail tech Jen McClain set out to hire a manager for her salon — Completely Polished in Cranberry Township, Pa. — she sought out a military veteran.
Well, That's Embarrassing
We’ve all had those mortifying moments in (and out of) the salon. A few brave techs shared their most embarrassing at-work situations with us and experts weighed in on how to do proper damage control. Don’t let the following happen to you.
by Beth Livesay
StyleSeat CEO Sits for Questions
In 2011, Melody McCloskey co-founded StyleSeat with business partner Dan Levine to simplify the appointment-booking process.
Remembering Vicki Peters: A Tribute to a Legend
Vicki Peters (1954-2014)
by Beth Livesay
On the Road: Wah Nails
In this hipster salon, fashion-forward nail art fans can get whatever they want.
Raising the Bar On Salon Decor
Nail tech Jae'tte Burneo created this barcode artwork for a Southern California salon.
by Beth Livesay
Tech Pays for Help From Yelp
For the past year and a half, salon owner Rachael Waggoner has been investing precious marketing funds in pay-per-click advertising on Yelp.
PBA Adds Free Membership Option
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has introduced a new membership structure consisting of three new membership types: E-Member, Individual Member, and Business Member.
Coping With Serial Complainers
To handle constant complainers, keep your wits about you.
Posh Nails Found Its Niche in Upscale Mall
Having an exceptional space in a top-shelf mall brings all the foot traffic and clients this Denver salon hoped for.
Multi-Use Tool
Never be caught wuth ragged nails with Tweezerman's Multi-Use Tool.
Ryoko Garcia Featured by Kiss Products
Kiss Products sat down with Ryoko Garcia, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 1 winner and professional artist who designed the company's new ‘Temptation’ set in The Collection of consumer nail tip designs. She talks about her passion for nail art and inspiration for The Collection and shows some of her designs from the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist competition.
Something to Talk About: Refusing Service
Sometimes being a professional means making the difficult choice to refuse to perform a service on a client. Knowing when to make that call is the sign of an educated and courageous tech.
My Other Life: Athena Elliott, Rock Collector
Rocking Her World: Athena Elliott may be a bling and glitter gal in the salon, but put her out in nature and you’ll find her on the hunt for rocks and fossils.
by Judy Lessin
A Nail Tech's Guide to Shooting, Editing Video
Learn fundamental terminology and look through a typical editing process to get one step closer to making movie magic.