Music in the Marketplace---Who Pays the Piper?

By playing compact discs and the radio over more than two loud speakers in his salon, Smith was unknowingly violating U.S copyright law, which requires that music artists be paid when their compositions are played for the public.

NTNA 2014 Pre-Challenge #1: 3-D Music (Sherri)

Sherri Traweek (Redlands, CA) creates a 3-D design on a single nail tip using a variety of nail products based on a "music" theme. "These nails represent the band and genre that touch me the most, and play a big part in who I am. The Pawnshop Kings are a pair of brothers who, through heavy doses of Southern Soul and Southern California surf culture, spread the Gospel through music that moves you to the core. I've taken a few of their trademarks, and recreated them in acrylic, gel and acrylic paint. From Joel's acoustic guitar, to the Fender amp, the humble wood stage, and even the crown, these nails sum up the Pawnshop Kings experience. The crown hanging upside down on the guitar isn't just a literal interpretation of their telltale logo, but tells a much deeper, more profound story. Traditionally, an upside down crown signifies a king who has fallen in battle. In this case, the crown represents Jesus Christ, and how Scott and Joel hang their musical influence ultimately on Him. The fact that it's also on a nail represents who I hang my creativity on!"

31 Service Add-ons That Increase Profitability

Just as restaurants can’t profit simply from selling entrees, salons can’t profit simply from selling basic services. In order to make more money, you need to sell add-on services that can increase your bottom-line profits in as little as two minutes’ time.

Meet Fifi, Your New Best Friend

Fifi is a character we conjured up to introduce a new reader customer service program. Her name is an acronym for “Find It Fast Information.” (Cute, right?)

Let’s Give Jane Weiner a Hand

If you’ve been following NAILS Next Top Nail Artist then you know that we are getting down to the wire. We are over halfway through the competition and the challenges are getting more difficult as is

Independent Contractor or Employee?

The first thing you should know about the difference between being an employee and being an independent contractor is that the choice may not be up to you. Stay on the right side of the law ... and the IRS.

Healthy Curiosity

What you don’t know about your clients can hurt them – and you. Know what questions to ask so you can enhance your clients’ beauty and health with services personalized to their individual lifestyles and health histories.

On My Mind: Go Ahead...Judge NAILS By Its Cover

Everyone in the nail industry knows how important covers are on our printed issues. You might say they are the swoosh, the golden arches, the apple with a bite in it.

Glitter Glossary

Here’s the lowdown on some of the most common types of glitter.