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Milady’s S.O.S. (Salon Owners Success) Training Academy for Salon & Spa Owners is a four-day workshop that walks you through all the important and sometimes challenging areas of your business. You and another member of your team
Massages, facials, body scrubs — clients can’t get enough. And that’s great. But did you know these standard treatments barely scrape the spa surface? New technology, reinvented techniques, and pop culture all shape the way consumers
In a year when the financial slogan seemed to be “flat is the new up,” Sally Beauty Supply has a lot to be proud of. Its same-store-sales are up, both its professional and retail business is
I just discovered a New Zealand-based salon consultant named Maxim Titter (www.fishonaplate.com). When she had a salon, she came to the conclusion that her best clients were generally in their 40s plus. They were highly skilled,
Lots of nail techs have created their own product lines and if you’re one of them, then The Spa Buzz has an opportunity for you to get your brand in front of beauty decision-makers at one
I receive an e-newsletter periodically from the National Association of Eco-Friendly Salons & Spas. Usually it contains interesting ideas for greening your salon, but in the latest edition founder Tamara Jercha talked about how look after
What is it about a professional manicure that gets a client hooked? NAILS asked some satisfied salon clients to recount their first experience getting their nails done. Turns out, the reason they return often has as much to do with the tech as with the service itself.
Using free websites that distribute press releases to search engines can be an inexpensive and effective way to spread news and information about your salon.
Congratulations to Samantha Sweet, who represented U.K.-based nail distributor Sweet Squared at the first annual BABTAC/CIBTAC Beauty Awards. The event took place on the chic rooftop terrace of London’s Kensington Gardens on June 7.Sweet took home
Want to expose your salon or spa to thousands of consumers every month at no cost? Log on to www.beautytech.info/locator/submit.php and create a listing for your business. “Not only does the site help consumers find a
When Carmen Gonzalez-Banda first opened Salon 5 Estrellas in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, in 2003, she had no plans to start an assistant program. But she had two out-of-work friends and a big heart, so she offered
For those of you who don’t have the time and/or the money to travel to beauty trade shows, you may want to make plans to attend the upcoming Spa Hospitality Expo (SHE) — because you can
The beauty industry business coaches at Strategies understand that times are still tough for many businesses. As a way of giving back to the salon and spa community and ensuring that every salon has access to
“The beauty industry is a gift to us.” Those generous words came from OPI CEO George Schaeffer as he reflected on being given the ISBN (International Salon/Spa Business Network) Legend Award on May 3. Schaeffer was
I definitely appreciate the honesty, but it’s disturbing that 36% of respondents to NailsMag.com’s current web poll don’t dispose of salon hazardous waste items (which can include leftover nail polish) correctly, at least some of the
Salon professionals who have been affected by the recent flooding in Tennessee or tornados in Mississippi can apply for assistance from the PBA | NCA Disaster Relief Fund by filling out the Application for Aid available
Facebook and Twitter pages are becoming the quickest and most effective ways for manufacturers to directly communicate with customers. For nail techs, becoming an online fan or follower can help keep you informed about nail education, troubleshooters, product specials, style trends, and more.
