Business
Noel Asmar Among Top Female Entrepreneurs
Noel Asmar, CEO and lead designer of Noel Asmar Pedicure Bowls and Accessories, was recently recognized as one of the Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in Canada.
On the Road: The Painted Nail
With service names like The Walk of Fame and The Starlet, nail techs make sure clients who stop by get the A-lister treatment.
Dynamic Duo: Ella+Mila Mommy & Me Sets
The perfect retail offering for doting moms or gift-giving relatives, mommy&me nail polish sets from Ella+Mila contain one “mommy” polish bottle (16 ml) and one “me” polish bottle (7 ml).
Meevo Is Smart Software
Based on decades of client feedback, industry knowledge, and experience, Millennium Systems International has launched Meevo salon management and scheduling software.
Virtual Nail Tips Are Made to Order
Created by nail tech So Yong Yu using Dashing Diva’s Virtual Nail Tips, these full coverage nails can be applied by time-pressed clients at home.
by Judy Lessin
Duri Cosmetics Marks 25th Anniversary
In January 1990, Faina Ritz and David Dubrow launched Duri Cosmetics with a single hair removal wax formulation. The formulation was a success and the business expanded to nail lacquers and treatments.
by Judy Lessin
Acrylic Nail Art Is the Name of the Game
Adore Dolls Parlour specializes in acrylic nail art, making it the only salon of its kind on Australia’s Gold Coast.
Retail Boutique: Calendars
Now’s the time to fill your retail section with a variety of calendars to suit every client’s needs. Whether they need a desk calendar or a wall decal to track every important date, you’ll be ready for them.
Don’t Mess With the IRS
We typically break down our working status into three categories: employee, booth renter, and independent contractor. It’s a wise business owner who understands how the IRS determines exactly which is which in their eyes.
On My Mind: Where Are Your (Virtual) Manners?
Editor Hannah Lee urges us to examine our online manners.
by Hannah Lee
7 Questions With Gel II
7 Questions with La Palm Spa Products CEO Michael Le, director of R&D and regulatory affairs Dwayne Gavin, and creative director Heather Newhouse.
Crowdsourcing: What are the best-selling retail items at your salon? What has a hard time selling?
This month we asked nail techs: What are the best-selling retail items at your salon? What has a hard time selling?
24 Holiday Retail Items
Add stocking stuffers to your salon’s retail section to create a simplified grab-and-go gift selection your clients will thank you for.
My Other Life: Michelle Fajdiga, Singer
Harmonic Convergence: Nail tech Michelle Fajdiga is part of a trio that sings jazz, blues, rockabilly, and even a bit of rock.
by Judy Lessin
Retail Boutique: Aromatherapy Products
Aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years for its natural healing abilities. Supplement your retail section with oils, diffusers, and accessories that will keep your customers smelling and feeling good all the way until their next salon visit.
Associated Nail Professionals Is Here to Help
Associated Nail Professionals is a new organization established to support and protect the careers of nail professionals.
Would You Work for Bitcoin?
Customers of Metamorphosis Day Spa in Midtown Manhattan can now purchase their services and shop for beauty products using the virtual currency Bitcoin.