Business
Don’t Apologize for a Price Increase
It’s time to raise your prices. “Just do it,” says industry consultant and trainer Neil Ducoff, CEO and founder of Strategies.
Walk-ins or No Walk-ins?
Do you give walk-ins the red light, yellow light, or green-light-go? Consider which of these salon policies will help you increase client traffic.
by Tracy Rubert
Crowdsourcing: What's been your most successful charity event to date?
This month we asked nail techs: What's been your most successful charity event to date?
by Tracy Rubert
Get Staffed
Staff My Salon is an online job website exclusively for the salon industry.
Tech Shares Her Stories of Overcoming Obstacles
“I have overcome many challenges in my own life and people have always sought advice from me. I decided to turn it into a business,” says Allison Moore, owner of Wilmington, Del.-based Pamper Perfect Mobile Spa and an author, speaker, and life coach.
by Judy Lessin
How to Offer Your Clients the Ultimate Pedicure
Offering customized pedicures is a great way to gain and retain loyal clients. NAILS takes you through the process, providing you with suggestions for beverages, amenities, add-ons, and more for four fabulous pedicures.
by Tracy Rubert
Q&A With Hannah Pearlman of The Dalai Lama’s Nails
NAILS Magazine talked to blogger Hannah Pearlman about reaching nail art nirvana.
One Million Thanks to Our Million Friends on Facebook!
Thanks a MILLION to our 1 MILLION (and counting) fans on Facebook! Now we want to repay your kindness! Watch our thank you video to see how you can win great prizes from top professional nail manufacturers on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/nailsmag#NAILSamillion thank yous are brought to you in English, Spanish, Japanese, American Sign Language, Vietnamese, Italian, Korean, Serbian, Bulgarian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, German, Pig Latin, Greek, and Russian.
Ed Bobit, founder of Bobit Business Media, publisher of NAILS, passes away at 86
Ed Bobit, founder and chairman of Bobit Business Media, publisher of NAILS Magazine and VietSALON as well as many other media brands, passed away this morning at the age of 86.
Ed Bobit 1927-2014
Ed Bobit, founder of Bobit Business Media (which publishes NAILS and VietSALON), passed away on June 29, at age 86.
My Other Life: Annette Calvillo, Wine Tasting Room Attendant
She’s Got a Way With Wine. Nail tech Annette Calvillo knew nothing about wine when she started her job as a wine tasting room attendant.
by Judy Lessin
Colorado Nail Salon Makes Going Green “Chic”
UberChic Nail Boutique, a small family-run salon just outside Denver, goes above and beyond when it comes to being eco-friendly. Clients are treated like part of the family and encouraged to get in on the green lifestyle.
Just Say No! (To Noise, That Is)
Excessive noise in the nail salon can be controlled to create a more relaxing environment for your guests and protect your health as well. Read on for what you can do to lower the noise today.
Retail Boutique: SPF Products
While your customers are prepping for their beach vacations, make sure they aren’t left stranded without the proper sun protectants. These SPF products offer it all, from preventative skin and hair care to restoration after a bit too much time in the sun.
Color Palette Tree
Represent your salon’s color collection in this attractive and neat compact tree.
Zooming in on YouTube
Take a closer look at how nail techs and salons can use online video content for business growth.
NAILS NTNA Top 24 Tips For Challenge 1
Tips for making a successful video for your first NAILS NTNA challenge.