5 Things I Learned From.....

We often profile salons and nail technicians who we believe are doing great things. We choose interesting stories within the industry in order to inspire you and get your creative juices flowing. But the salon industry isn’t the only place you should be looking for inspiration and ideas.

A Full-Size Sample Box for Beauty Professionals

Hello Salon Pro is a full-size sample box for industry professionals.

Excuse Me, Could You Please … ?

The problem is, there's no nice way to tell someone they're being obnoxious, but sometimes you really need to do it anyway. I don't want to offend my clients. Especially not the ones I like. I don't

My Other Life: Kelly Leal, greyhound foster home provider

Kelly Leal, salon owner. In her other life: greyhound foster home provider.

This is a GOOD Omen, Right?

So about that screaming ... I think I'm done now. I've been feeling that scream since mid-November and I really thought I'd be over it by New Year's Eve.As it turns out, this week has been

Talons & Claws & Hooves, Oh My!

Did you ever wonder what type of nail care, if any, is necessary for both wild and captive animals? It’s not as if they can trot on down to the local Beastly Nail Salon and get a pedicure. Most animals require some sort of nail care, either on their own or given by caretaker.

I'll Scratch Yours If You'll Scratch Mine (and Yes, They Were There!)

Somehow I managed to come home with a sore throat and a stuffed up nose. I'm blaming allergies, since I refuse to believe it's possible to get a cold in the middle of June — unless

Princess Eugenie Wears Christmas Nail Art

Princess Eugenie attended the annual Christmas luncheon at Buckingham Palace with Rudolph and

On the Road in Elk Grove, CA

Says NAILS salesperson Michelle Mullen: "My first pedicure was causing me a little anxiety but Laura Mix, founder/VP of Footworks in Elk Grove, Calif., welcomed us with her lovely smile and I began to relax."