Sister Salons
L to R: manager Esther Ton, owner Fawn Ton, and nail tech Mia YangKi Nail Bar in downtown Los Angeles is the girly Japanese sister of Chi Nail Bar in Beverly Hills. Earlier this week, I
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L to R: manager Esther Ton, owner Fawn Ton, and nail tech Mia YangKi Nail Bar in downtown Los Angeles is the girly Japanese sister of Chi Nail Bar in Beverly Hills. Earlier this week, I

After 20 years in the beauty industry, nail tech Amy Davis knows first-hand the difficulties both employers and employees face in finding the perfect match. She recently contacted us to let us know about her latest
Oprah Winfrey made a 35 second video from her iPad that instantly changed the life of her nail technician, Gloria L. Williams. Known as “The Footnanny,” Williams is the owner of www.footnanny.com, and her video, posted
Facebook and other social networking sites are a terrific way to market your salon. Learn more about this free (and environmentally friendly, as the National Association of Eco-Friendly Salons & Spas (NAEFSS) points out, since it
Salons are naturally social venues, so the Professional Beauty Association | National Cosmetology Association (PBA | NCA) asks you, as salon owners, to help by hosting a dinner or social gathering during the month of October
We found this interesting 14-minute video, an excerpt from CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) show The National that discusses the evolution of nail salons in Canada. It’s interesting in its similarities and differences to the rise of
There’s a new way to assure your clients that their Shellac services are authentic and of the highest quality. The CND Shellac Salon Certification program will inspect and showcase salons that provide quality Shellac services. To
We loved it when this story from the Greencastle, Pa.-based newspaper Echo-Pilot appeared in our Google Alerts. Why? This consumer press story is all about how nail tech Jamie Hess got press in a trade magazine
And by small business, that could mean a salon! There’s a really great contest starting in three weeks that you (salon owners) might be interested in. Dell, MasterCard, and Microsoft are launching America’s Favorite Small Business
Blocks up from the sand on a quiet stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach, Calif., first-time salon owner Nancy Som opened Dipped Nails seven months ago with a desire to achieve, a strong work ethic, and an ace up her sleeve.