Johnston County, N.C.; Uniondale, N.Y; Savannah, Ga.; Brea, Calif.; Shreveport, La.; Rockville, Md … State and federal agencies don’t have any statistics on the number of beauty salons robbed each year; but newspaper headlines from the past year show it can happen in any salon, anywhere. Make sure it doesn’t happen in yours.
By opening their hearts and minds, owners are creating cultures that embrace diversity. They're creating safe spaces that welcome transgender clients, building private rooms that protect a religious client's need for modesty, and hiring team members that can speak the languages reflected in their clientele. In turn, they're discovering their judgement-free attitude is a solid business strategy.
NAILS asked Lisa Murphy, a nail tech living and working in Manama, Bahrain — an island located in the Persian Gulf just east of Saudi Arabia — to tell us about life in that remote region and how she got there in the first place.
Craig and Becky Moore worked together to create the interior of Just Nails. She utilized her fashion training to provide sketches, while he put his artistic talents to work with paint, wood, and steel to make the sketches a reality.
I had a wonderful time at the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) this weekend in Long Beach. It served as a mini-family reunion for us at the salon; Nadine (salon M.O.M.) and I were reunited
Owners of the largest salons in Las Vegas say the right location, the right people, and a desirable atmosphere helped them achieve their size, but after that it was just plain hard work.
Through her commitment to superior sanitation, product knowledge, and staff training, Paixão Nail and Beauty Bar owner Priscilla Smith demonstrates her passion for the industry and the clients she serves.