Our Foot Rests are in Place!

We had another banner day last Saturday when all three of us were busy, and we did more services then any other day so far. It’s pretty cool when a new client asks how long we've

A Nude Base Is the Halloween Manicure Must-Have

Beauty experts reveal the must-have manicure for spooky season - a neutral base, and ghosts are in.

Get Your Head Out of the Sand

Even if you don’t think they are valid, you must pay attention to employee complaints. Here are some tips on handling the gamut of grousing, from whining to worrisome.

Salon Makeover: Before and After at Artistry of the Nail

When I visited Artistry of the Nail at Salon Shibumi in Portland, Ore., earlier this year, booth renter Dana Gonzalez-Kurtz hinted at a big interior design makeover to come. Having been at Salon Shibumi for more

I ♥ Florida

I love Florida. Every year I threaten to not come back. This time I just might stay! (No, not really. But I like to think that, hehe.) By the time you read this I will be

Keeping Product Costs Down

Product costs are a big contributor when it comes to making a department non profitable. As I stated in my last post,"Is Your Nail Department Profitable?", many owners have a lot of their money tied up in

Bye, Bye Blogger

Can you believe it’s been a year since my first Blueprint post? I can’t. What will I do with all my quasi-funny ramblings about the nail polish biz? {Insert big smile here.}  I started this post,

Art Deco for New Year's Eve

This inspiration behind this manicure is the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball and its iconic art deco-style sparkling triangles. 

How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions — for Real

Another new year, another resolution… build your book, add new services, attend a tradeshow. How can you make sure this year is the year you actually achieve your goals?