High End

A while back I had a surprise visit from another nail tech who left quite an impression on me; and I don't really mean a good impression. She was looking into renting space in the same

Three Steps to Start Building Your Nail Business

By Kristi Valenzuela, Crystal FocusAre you a starving artist or a successful nail technician? There is a big difference between learning how to do nails and making a very good living at it. I’m Kristi Valenzuela

Prevent and Treat Toenail Damage

Workout woes include damaged toenails, and Shape magazine talks about prevention and treatment.

Give Us A Sign

I’m really excited about our storefront design. TDI — Tankard Design & Imaging is now starting to design and build the signage. Our original idea had been to have 2,000 floating polish bottles in the window

Q & A: Bathrooms and Sinks

Ellen Marie has a good point about the number of bathrooms. It looks like you’ll need another bathroom since the salon is so big. Also, I only see one sink in the salon. You may want

How Can I Minimize Cancellations and No-Shows?

A combination of clear policies, effective communication, and strong client relationships has helped me create a more reliable and efficient booking system.

Top Salon Gets Redesign

Back in 1992, the NAILS Fact Book (now called Big Book) ranked Dyanna Spa as the 13th top salon in the U.S. offering nail care. In 2017, owners Irina Gordon and Mona Winograd decided to move two doors down and redesign the spa.

My Other Life: Marcie Morgan, Cheerleading Coach

For nail tech Marcie Morgan of Crawfordsville, Ind., cheerleading has been a lifelong passion. 

The Vietnamese-American Salon Industry

Here are some links to articles and resources relating to the Vietnamese nail industry in the U.S.