Technique
Show Some Skin (Care) at Your Salon
In the booming spa industry, skin and Nail care services go hand-in-hand. Some nail techs are even going back to school to get a second license as an esthetician. And with dual licenses, you’ll be coveted by salon owners and clients alike.
Troubleshooter: Protecting and Reinforcing a Split Nail
Applying a thin acrylic overlay to a vertical split on the nail can help protect it from further damage, while still allowing the client to wear her nails natural
31 Service Add-ons That Increase Profitability
Just as restaurants can’t profit simply from selling entrees, salons can’t profit simply from selling basic services. In order to make more money, you need to sell add-on services that can increase your bottom-line profits in as little as two minutes’ time.
Strategies for Handling Nail Biter Clients
Nail biting clients can be the most challenging, difficult, and frustrating clients a nail technician encounters. Instead of throwing in the towel and letting them continue to chew and pick, you can help your clients to reform while creating a loyal, long-term customer in the process.
The Help Desk Answers Your Technical Questions
How to keep an airbrush French fresh and doing backfills.
It’s Only Natural [Nail Care Services]
With all of the media hoopla focused around natural nail care, can you afford to not have it on your service menu? Find out what to offer and how much to charge.
Feel the Need for Speed?
Top competitors and educators share their tips and techniques for shaving time from the acrylic maintenance service.
Pedicures and Diabetes: Can You? Should You?
With the ever-growing popularity of pedicures and the growing incidence of diabetes nationwide, the two are on a collision course — with the point of contact at your pedicure station. We talked to podiatrists who detail the special needs of the diabetic foot as well as how to safely perform a pedicure.
The Gift of Giving Homemade Gifts
The holidays are around the corner and there’s no better time than now to start thinking of unique gifts to give to clients. Show your clients your appreciation with a one-of-a-kind present.
Creating a [Different World] for Pedicures
Pedicures a la Pintilie
This semi-private pedicure room, conceived by manicurist Roxana Pintilie of New York’s Warren-Tricomi Salon, provides clients a bit of privacy in which to unwind.
The 10 Points of Perfection
These judging criteria may help you figure out why your nails don’t look exactly like the ones winning trophies.
If Life Gives You Lemons … Make a Lemon Peel Pedicure
Pedicures Make for Fleet Feet
Long distance runners tend to get subungual hematomas so regular pedicures are a must.
The Help Desk
Get tips on soaking off acrylic, changing primer, placing tips, and tricky whirlpool spa tubs.
The Making of an Electric File
What exactly goes into making the time-saving tool favored by so many nail techs?
Sweet Manicure/Pedicure Suites
Each area in the Greenhouse Day Spa's Suites features upholstered seating a miniature TV set, and a whirlpool bath enabling clients to receive both treatments in the same spot.