

Just My Opinion: Children in Salons
Nail tech and salon owner Richael Corr shares why she discourages clients from bringing their kids to her salon.

Salon Point-of-Sale Systems Improve the Client Experience
Salon management software helps strengthen your relationship with clients by raising the bar on customer service at appointment time, as well as helping you stay connected between visits.
Holiday Gifts to Bring Cheer to the Salon
Brighten your clients’ holiday season with these festive winter colors, stocking stuffers, and spa items.

HellaBella App Eliminates Need for Salon Software
Clients can now use the HellaBella app for salons in Bryant Park, N.Y. The startup is rolling out in NYC with the goal to change the way salons book clients. For the salon, this would mean no software at all.

Grow Your Business with Automated Marketing
Marketing your business is a top priority; if you don’t market, you won’t attract new clients or keep the ones you already have. Good news: Your marketing strategy doesn’t have to be time consuming or complicated to make an impact.
Sponsored by STX

Mother's Day Promo: Pick A Flower
D'Amertri's Aveda based out of Colorado celebrates Mother's Day with a promotion that gives clients a chance to win prizes including discounts on services, including a year of free haircuts.

Male Nail Care: Working in a Men's Nail Salon
Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop for Guys is one salon that aims to make pampering comfortable for men, but what is it like for the nail techs who work there?

Show Your Clients Some Love: Customer Service at Its Best
“If a guest mentions something that would make her happy, we will go out of our way to do it,” says Fiona Tolunay, co-owner of Houston’s Vanity Salon.

Help Clients Choose a Color
Celebrity manicurist Michelle Saunders shares her tip for helping clients choose a color they will like and doing so quickly.

How Gel Removal Builds Your Business
Learn how to use proper removal of gel nails to set yourself apart, build your professional reputation, and gain loyal clients.

Customer Service: Going the Extra Mile
At Ouidad Salon by Chadwick and Igor, clients are given the opportunity to beautify their car while they beautify themselves.

Crowdsourcing: What is Your Biggest Client Pet Peeve?
This month we asked nail techs: What is your biggest client pet peeve?

How to Help Your All-Natural Clients Fall In Love With Gel Services
All-natural clients usually prefer simpler nail styles and may avoid enhancements. However, they still like having beautiful nails!
Sponsored by Gel II

Create a Retail Display That Sells in 5 Easy Steps
Anyone can display products in a straight line, but by taking the time to create an engaging display, you will attract customers, entice them to try new products, and ultimately see an increase in sales.

Is CBD Oil the Next Big Thing for Salons?
As more states begin legalizing the use of marijuana, general interest in the benefits of the cannabis plant continues to grow. The use of hemp-derived CBD oils is being introduced in some spas and salons across the country — should yours be next?

Combo Chair Offers Compact Footprint, Easy Ergonomics
The Club Chair LE from Living Earth Crafts features a retractable, motorized, fully plumbed pedicure bowl that saves on space and allows techs to perform manis, pedis, or both in comfort.

The 2018 Software and Technology Guide
This software guide by our sister publication Salon Today introduces you to a variety of digital products to add to your management toolbox.



