A Political Animal in the Salon Jungle
Her career was launched in politics and law, but Joyce Hampers says she never fully appreciated business (despite a stint as Assistant Secretary of Commerce) until she ran her own salon.
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Her career was launched in politics and law, but Joyce Hampers says she never fully appreciated business (despite a stint as Assistant Secretary of Commerce) until she ran her own salon.



Market research is something you can (and should) do every day. It all boils down to simple conversations you have with clients while you're sizing their tips or pushing back their cuticles.
Danielle Glass, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada
Have I ever mentioned that I hate the heat? And I'm not talking that "anything over 100" range — I'm talking more like anything over 80. Frankly, 80 is pushing it. I really like 56-65. Fahrenheit,
A Helping Hound: Nail tech Cindy Plettl-Jackson trains puppies as service dogs for PTSD sufferers.
I have nothing to gripe about today. I know, you're shocked, and possibly dismayed. Mostly, it's the holiday season. I love the holidays. Sometimes I like the way that so many people get all grumpy and stressed
Robyn Schwartz, Nails and Esthetics with Robyn, Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada
Whether she’s creating nail art for salon clients or murals for homeowners, her incredible eye for detail ensures remarkable work.
I think I may have mentioned that once the final tallies were done on the taxes, I owed a little less than I'd feared. Seeing as this is possibly the first year in my personal history
Opening your own salon requires patience, skill, and creativity. It also requires a considerable sum of money. If you’re one of the many who don’t have a fortune tucked away somewhere, read on for some sound financial advice.