Arty Hand Displays: Cool or Creepy?

More and more, salon owners are looking for creative ways to market. Are these hand displays the perfect way to showcase retail items? Or the perfect way to scare off customers?

Aurora Payments Acquires NailSoft

Aurora Payments, LLC announced the acquisition of NailSoft, a complete salon management and point-of-sale system. Developed by former salon owner, Dat Nguyen, NailSoft fills a void for salon owners of all types by providing a comprehensive management system.

Putting on a Smile

The first kids’ spa has arrived in New York, and owner and former model Daria Einhorn is using it to teach wee ones about caring for themselves.

Art Aesthetic Meets Vintage Flair in Rockford

Salon owner Heather Hall-Williams’ focus on art scene-appeal, education, and top-notch standards keeps Scratch Pedicure Parlour a cut above the rest.

Bright Mind in Bridgetown

The success of Barbados-based Summa Nails is evidence of owner Christine Hinds’ many years of experience as a nail tech and constant dedication to education.

"I Would Have Done It Differently"

Current and former salon owners share their personal insights on the things they would go back and change, if only they could.

Success at the Top: Thriving on Madison Ave.

Salon owner Nuri Yurt had a dream of owning a salon on New York City’s Madison Avenue. "Through perseverance, hard work and stellar customer service, he and partner John Kaygisiz founded Toka Salon in 2007.

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On the Road: A Totally Unique Nail Boutique

We first met salon owner Heather Goodwin in 2007 when she entered (and won 1st runner-up in) our Nail Tech of the Year program. She didn’t have her own salon yet, but the plans were in motion. The next time I was in Orlando for the Premiere Show was 2008 and Heather was moving into her salon that very weekend. I promised her next time I was in central Florida, I would visit her salon. In June, publisher Cyndy Drummey and I made the visit.

On the Road in Chicago

Maxine is a full-service salon contained in a modern, three-story, light gray building.