Spa Clients See the Light
Chromotherapy, also known as color light therapy, is a technique with roots in ancient Egypt, Babylon, and India that uses different-colored lights to evoke different physical and emotional responses.
Launch Clients Into Deep Relaxation
Zero-gravity recliners allow clients to have an astronaut-like experience.
Back to the Nail Basics
Natural nail care services are gaining a surge in popularity, thanks to creative nail technicians coming up with twists on the traditional manicure and pedicure basics you might have forgotten about - and to inspire you to update your menu with new - and fun - natural services.
Conjuring up Service Ideas
Every once in while it’s good to come up with a new service that’ll pique your clients’ interest.
Blame It on Rio
Ever since the take-it-all-off Brazilian wax was introduced stateside, waxing has become one of the most requested - and talk about - services in the salon. If you’re thinking about expanding your menu, waxing is one of the cheapest - and most profitable - services you can get into this summer.
Playing Footsie: Ideas to Make Pedicures More Pleasant
You can change up the layout of the pedicure, add rocks to your massage or "feed" clients' feet.
All Wrapped Up: A Helpful Handbook
While not nearly as pervasive as gels or acrylics, wraps represent a lucrative niche service. Here we give you some background information to get you started, as well as some troubleshooting and application techniques to help you along the way.
You’re Putting What In My Ear?
Ear coning, also known as ear candling, is a centuries-old home remedy that has caught on as a modern spa treatment to improve everything from hearing to sinus problems.
Building Custom Pedicures
Pedicures serve many purposes from the therapeutic to the beautifying to the pampering. Here we show you how to customize your services to the special needs and desires of pedicure clients in need of a touch up, an overhaul, or simply an hour of luxury.
Polished to [micro] Perfection
Taking a cue from a recent skin care trend — microdermabrasion systems — salons prove that having smoother; youthful-looking skin applies to other parts of the body as well, including the hands. And that’s a definite plus for nail technicians looking to enhance their services and profits.
Secret Weapons: Ingredients that Give Services a Boost
Learn about — and leverage — the latest in specialty beauty ingredients and products to keep your salon’s competitive edge in the war against the ravages of stress, aging, environmental pollution, and life in general.
Reader to Reader: How Have You Advanced Your Career?
NAILS Magazine readers share their secrets to success.
Carpal Tunnel: Take Matters Into Your Own Hands
Once viewed as “ New-age alternatives,” massage, acupuncture, and the Alexander techniques are gaining ground as conservative approaches to preventing and alleviating the painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Patio Pedicure
Salon's signature service is a Margarita Pedicure outdoors.
Don’t Skimp on Paraffin Paraphernalia
As nail techs strive to be perceived as highly trained professionals with unique service and retail offerings, they need to consider the message they send out by using a retail unit.
Wraps in the City
Wraps are enjoying renewed popularity fueled in part by clients’ desire for a more natural look and spas seeking a lower odor alternative to acrylic. Whether silk, linen, fiberglass, or paper, wraps may be just the right fit for certain clients.
Spa Services for Summer
This summer, why not treat your clients to some signature spa-like service (and make more money while you’re at it)? Besides offering the tried-and-true basic pedicure services, try mixing it up by tailoring your services to match the weather’s mood!