Hydration Services for the Holidays
Ahhh, November is here! I always look forward to this time of year because the weather is getting colder, the air is crisp, the leaves are changing colors, and the holiday season has finally started. I
Ahhh, November is here! I always look forward to this time of year because the weather is getting colder, the air is crisp, the leaves are changing colors, and the holiday season has finally started. I

Action Bag Co. shares its 2012 holiday bag assortment. Find the perfect bag to package your salon's holiday retail products in from this video or from the catalog.

If we could carry the world in our purses, we would. But since we can’t, here’s an assortment of bag-friendly products — from mini mints to compact mirrors — that clients won’t be able to resist.

Fashion designer Cynthia Rowley has added sporty and graphic prints to this year’s designer series collection for Tweezerman, bringing her colorful chic aesthetic to the beauty tools.

The consumer retail pie is growing, and nail techs are claiming their slice. Fed by bloggers, celebrities, and technological improvements, the nail care industry offers opportunities beyond the salon to nail tech branded product lines and consulting work.

Reserve a corner of your boutique for a few fashionable, spooky, or just plain charming Halloween items in celebration of the autumn season. Or better yet, adorn your salon with these festive decorations, and let customers know they’re for sale. Don’t forget to leave them out for Thanksgiving, too!

Back from a trip to Las Vegas, NAILS’ managing editor brings you advice on stocking your salon’s shelves, maximizing your space, and how to entice customers to buy.

Nail tech and salon owner Maisie Dunbar discusses her skin and make-up line, BluffaJo Cosmetics. You Might Also Like: BluffaJo Sugar Butter Pedicure Recipe

Consumers are spending like crazy on polish — are you getting your fair share of this growing market?

Minx has created a collection of six designs that can be applied by consumers at home and is offering them only to trained beauty professionals to sell in their salons.
What are your thoughts on politicians using nail polish as a fundraiser? I was e-mailed this link by my BFF and just find myself unsure of what to think. On one hand it feels a little

Don’t wait for Father’s Day to stock your retail boutique with cool gifts for men. Make male clients more at home by giving them a place to peruse between services, and turn your salon into a hotspot for product trends. (Your female clients will thank you too.)

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time of year when many companies introduce lines of pink and breast cancer awareness inspired products. Most of these companies even donate a portion of their profits to help fight breast cancer.

These boards are available at wholesale prices and with a countertop display that encourages impulse buys.

Coffee acts as a gentle exfolient, performs as an effective astringent, and promotes the appearance of smoother-looking skin.

Whether it’s an efficient shower caddy, a soap-preserving dish, or a shower cap that actually works, there are many new bathroom accessories that make daily grooming more convenient. Introduce these progressive products into your salon boutique and help clients clean up their hygiene routine.

Available in a variety of color options to match your décor, the ePillow contains a “ledge” that surrounds the pillow’s outside to hold the tablet either horizontally or vertically.