Founded by Cleveland serial entrepreneur Shaura Rodgers, Nailtorious has grown to include a nail supply megastore, training facilities, and retail line for nail techs.
According to a NAILS’ survey, almost one in five salon owners has turned away clients because the salon lacks an adequate number of nail techs. But with a little creativity, it’s possible to reach out to candidates inside and outside the beauty industry and attract a new crop of recruits to the profession.
Currently available for iPhone users via the App Store, the Nail Art Gallery app is a social network for nail techs and serves as a tool to showcase your best manicures for current and potential clients.
Education, business planning, product knowledge, technical support, and tradeshows are just a few of the business-building programs full-service distributors offer their salon “partners.”
In October, 144 techs from across the US, Canada, and Aruba gathered on Vashon Island near Seattle for the Northwest Nailtech Retreat, also known fondly as Nail Camp.