Business
Crowdsourcing: Clients on Cell Phones
This month we asked nail techs: How do you feel about clients using their cell phones during a manicure? What do you do if it messes up your work?
by Tracy Rubert
On the Road: Oxygenix Nail Spa
NAILS sent our student blogger Tisha Allen — who, as of this issue, will be a newly licensed nail tech — to find a clean and professional nail salon in her area for those days that she needs a little pampering for herself. This new West Palm Beach, Fla., resident discovered Oxygenix, a nail spa located just steps away from her home.
On My Mind: Are You Specialized or Diversified?
Astrology Meets Nail Art at LA’s Enamel Diction
The service called Colorstrology is a personalized astrological profile in color that gets translated to nails.
My Other Life: Hope Szymanski, Power Rangers Toy Collector
A Trove of Toys: Nail tech Hope Szymanski and her boyfriend have bonded over a shared love of Power Rangers collectibles.
by Judy Lessin
Nailing the Right Hashtag
New Orleans-base nail tech credits her social media fan base of 40,000 followers to detailed hashtags. Get her tips here.
Style Takes a Front Seat
The StyleSeat app is now available for download on iOS and Google Play.
by Beth Livesay
Sell Your Salon With Savvy
Experts provide insights on the must-have records, how to list your salon, what outside professionals to hire, and more.
Sweet Strategies for Gift Card Redemption
Nearly every nail salon, spa, and solo nail technician sells gift cards or certificates. Selling a gift card is only half of the story — you need an effective plan for turning those cards into profits.
20 High-Touch Ideas for a High-Tech World
In the modern retail environment of commodity services and prices, consumers will pay a premium for old-fashioned customer service. Try any (or all) of these 20 high-touch customer service tips.
On the Road: Tips Nail Bar
Initially a well-kept secret, the salon recently outgrew its space and upgraded to a larger space in the building next door.
Get a Mentor, Get Ahead
In this digital age it’s particularly easy to connect with experts who are willing to share their experience and help you.
Essie Unveils Flagship in Hollywood
The Painted Nail is now the home of the premiere Essie salon right in the heart of Los Angeles.
Protect Yourself Against Lawsuits
Use this article to help your students understand the types of client injury they may be held liable for and how they can protect themselves from lawsuits.
On My Mind: A Life-Changing Experience
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist 2014 winner Ryoko Garcia shares her thoughts on how winning the nail art contest changed her life.
Losing a Friend. My Memories of Vicki Peters
Vicki loved nails, the nail industry, nail technicians, nail magazines, nail jokes, nail cruises, nail trends, nail memes, nail salons, nail shows, and just about anything nail-related.
Podcast (2007) Vicki Peters Interviews NAILS' Cyndy Drummey
Industry leader Vicki Peters interviews NAILS Magazine's Cyndy Drummey in her first podcast on the nail industry.