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Three years ago, when we interviewed Tom Bachik for his first NAILS cover, he was a nail technician, a part-time educator, and a globe-trotting competitor. Today, his career — and focus — has changed dramatically.
Odorless and UV light-cured acrylic systems have a great deal to offer technicians concerned about odor in the salon, All you need to do is master a few of the tricky parts.
Christopher Truong recently became an educator for OPI Products because he says many nail technicians need help with certain skills, especially when it comes to proper product application.
The word “spa” in a salon can mean anything from a full-service day spa to simple facial treatment. But what does it really mean to offer spa service?
Don’t give a client a reason to leave you and do her own nails. Show her that the salon experience cannot be duplicated—no matter what product she gets her hands on.
Big, small, upscale, and discount salons heavily dot Ventura Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley (about 20 miles northwest of Los Angeles). Here’s a look at doing nails on this well-travelled street.
As competition increases, the gap between Asian salons and the rest of the industry is actually getting smaller. To keep their English-speaking clientele, Asian nail technicians are making efforts to learn the language and expand their salon services, while non-Asian salons are discovering the value of quick service and client convenience.
Mixing the old (as in their decor and tried-and-true customer service) with the new (as in the latest and hottest client-pleasing services) is what makes this New Jersey salon a winner in more ways than one.
Before she ever went to nail school, Eimsuk Arminio was approached by people on the street who asked her where she got her nail art done.
Pedicures are the fastest-growing salon services today.
