From Grassroots to Sprout: Celebrating One Year of Impact

In just one year, the Green Beauty Community has grown to 1,600+ members, 400+ pledge salons, and 40,000 students accessing its Sustainability Guidebook. Here’s how a grassroots idea became a national movement for sustainable beauty.

Day 321: Winter Marble and Chevron Nail Art

Keren Clark, Savvy Chic Beauty, The Villages, Fla.

The Ultimate Before/After Adventure

Allow me to apologize first for dropping off the planet. Back in January I put an application in for a space and was approved, but three weeks later after no communication from the guy, he had

Bella Spazio [Beautiful Spaces]

Italian for "beautiful spaces," Bella Spazio lives up to the promise of its name with Greco-Roman architecture, muted colors, soothing scents, flowing fountains, and a solicitous staff. "Everything, from the time the client enters the parking lot- where strategically placed landscaping blocks the sight and sound of congested traffic- has been considered in producing the environment," asserts Darlene Baker, owner of the Knoxville, Tenn., day spa and salon.

My Worst Client Ever

Most likely, the majority of your clients are people you enjoy, who give you energy, who make it easy to love your job. But there’s always that one.

In the Eye of the Beholder

Does your salon give off the right vibe? Do people pass through and do a double-take when signs of dirt, dust, clutter, or neglect creep into view? Take a moment to look at your salon as if seeing it for the very first time.

The Hunt Continues for a Space

My broker and I have been back on the look out. He sent a mass e-mail around the city to alert everyone with available space that I am still looking for a place. We got a

Show [Us] Your...Creative Space

We asked nail techs to show us where they create. Here’s a look at the studios, desks, and workspaces where masterpieces are made.

Downsizing: When Less Is More

Growing your business typically means an increase: in space, in product, or in staff. But some techs have learned a narrow focus sometimes brings the greatest success. We asked five nail techs to tell about their “small solutions” in their own words.