

It’s the Little Things That Count: Make Your Client Feel Special
It’s crucial to make each and every client who walks in your door feel special. There are little things you can do that make a big difference and ultimately keep your clients coming back for more.

Best in the East: World Spa & Wellness Awards Announced
The World Spa & Wellness Awards 2014 were presented in London in February, where the industry handed out 11 awards that singled out the best regional hotel and spa destinations around the world.

Double Teamed
“There are always two technicians working on a client at one time, even if they are just getting a manicure,” says Hiroko Fujikawa, owner of Mars The Salon.

Plant a Geluv Color Palette Tree in Your Salon
Alfalfa's Geluv Color Palette Tree serves a variety of functions in the salon, whether you need to make space, reduce inventory, or prevent polish theft.

A Truly Personalized Pedi
“We want to anticipate our clients’ needs and really cater to their likes and dislikes. No matter how many times they come in they can have a different pedicure combination,” says Shane Bird, director of spa operations for Skaná Spa.

Pro-Cure
The newest cordless LED lamp form Gel II, Pro-Cure, gives professionals convenience with a rechargeable battery, an automatic digital timer with motion sensor, and a safety auto-off feature.

iNailTech
iNailTech is a mobile salon system for a nail tech’s phone compatible with the Nails 123 and iNailPOS Systems.

Salon Iris Partners with TheSalonGuy
Salon Iris, a salon software manufacturer, has teamed up with Stephan Marinaro, TheSalonGuy, as part of its ongoing effort to provide Salon Iris users with advice and insights from industry leaders.

Whistle While You Work
Here’s a compilation of physical and mental activities — everything from stretching to rewiring — that can change your outlook and help you see that morning or midday cup of coffee as half full.
iRobotics 6S Massage Chair
Luraco Technologies introduces the next generation iRobotics 6S Massage chair.

Make a First Impression Last
Here are four steps for courting prospective clients and building long-lasting relationships.

Scheduling Time for Safe Removal
With the surge in gel-polish clients, it’s now crucial to seamlessly integrate no-damage removal into your service repertoire. Our gel-polish experts show you how.

Going Mobile
After a couple of unsuccessful attempts at establishing her own nail salon, Chicago-based nail tech Wauteesha Weatherall knew she had to develop a plan that was going to make her stand out: a spa on wheels.

NAILS' 10 Most-Viewed Questions Answered
Straight A’s for Our Top Q’s: With topics ranging from private label retail to proper mix ratios, nailsmag.com’s 10 most-viewed questions cover a lot of ground.

Reader to Reader: Do you work flexible hours to accomodate holiday clients or do you take time off?
The holidays are a busy season for both you and your clients.
What’s the Most Important Thing You Learned in Beauty School?
Customer service? Technique? Sanitation? We asked readers to share the most important information they took away from their days in beauty school and received a variety of helpful responses.

What’s the Most Important Thing You Learned in Beauty School?
Customer service? Technique? Sanitation? We asked readers to share the most important information they took away from their beauty school days and received a variety of helpful responses.



