Haynam Shares Her Marketing Smarts

Millie Haynam has released her “Take the Mystery Out of Marketing” strategies in an all new e-book.

Community Lends a Helping Hand

My “girls gossip network” of caring clients provided me with a life-saving connection.

Gelish and Morgan Taylor Introduce Thrill of the Chill Collection

Gelish and Morgan Taylor's Winter 2017 Thrill Of The Chill Collection features six wintry shades.

Beauty for Good: Matrix Supports Salons Devastated by Hurricane Irene

Six salons in upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania faced a long rebuilding process after they were destroyed in August by the one-two punch of Hurricane Irene and a severe tropical storm just several days later.

She's a Tech in a Small Town

For techs who live and work in populations under 55,000, the challenges of finding and retaining a full clientele can be balanced by the personal relationships formed and small-town kindness shown by area residents.

Melodie: 1-Year Anniversary, Overcoming Obstacles

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Melodie for successfully making it through her first year as a new salon owner! You can read all of Melodie's posts by clicking on the Melodie tag at the left column of

A Matter of Perspective, I Suppose

As we all know — and often wish we could shout from the rooftops to the general public — not all nail salons are created equally. Not all nail technicians/nail artists/nail stylists/nailists/onychological enhancement specialists are created

From Runway to Real Life

A look at Morgan Taylor's Casual Cool collection.

Hanging in There

Here’s a photo of my most recent practice set. Here are nails by top international competitor Lynn Lammers. So, I'll be headed to the IBS Las Vegas show in just a few weeks. I'm excited because I haven't