Achy Breaky Nails - Official Music Video with Quarter the Singing Manicurist

Quarter Dinh, the Singing Manicurist, made his national debut on Fox’s hit reality show, American Idol, early February. To coincide with the show, Dinh came out with a music video, “Achy Breaky Nails,” a parody of Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Achy Breaky Heart.” The video is a fun promotion for his salon and features many of his salon's nail techs and clients.

How to Build a Successful Nail Business After Graduating: Part One

This week, Nail School News brings you part one of a two-part story from guest editor Royan Williams on how to start a successful nail business. Roy has been a licensed nail technology educator, nail school operator, and continuing education instructor for over 20 years. His experience as a school operator has helped him understand the needs of nail technicians, especially those of new students breaking into the nail industry.

Choose Your Color, Choose Your World: A New Web Series

"Choose Your Color, Change Your World" is a new web series dating adventure from Orly Beauty set to premiere on Dec. 6, 2013. Click here to start your blind date adventure.

Opting In — A Second Look at E-mail Marketing Campaigns

E-mail marketing is one of the best, most cost-effective ways to help spas and salons grow. When properly utilized, e-mail marketing campaigns can be an effective tool to promote products and services, increase client retention, and bring in new clients.

Show [Us] Your… Private Label Logos

Your logo not only says who you are, but is used to brand your products and merchandise. 

Did You Get Your Copy of The Big Book?

NAILS’ 2013-2014 Big Book is the ultimate resource for those in the nail industry. With information on the latest statistics and trends, this annual issue also contains a state board directory, salon safety guidelines, and a marketers directory.

Are There or Aren’t There Artisans?

Have you ever been working hard to write up a really classy service menu and come up with the brilliant idea to refer to any of your one-of-a-kind creations as “artisan” anythings?  I did once. I

Attracting the Busy Client

Bursting the “Too Busy” Bubble: Employees these days aren’t taking their vacation days... or even their lunch breaks. How can nail salons capture this time-strapped clientele?

Yes, It’s Returnable

Close to three years ago now, I got a phone call from a sweet lady in Montana...or maybe Idaho...or possibly Wyoming. Well, I got a call from a sweet lady who lived very far away from