Day 74: Luck O' The Irish Nail Art

Lucia Etchamendy, Lucia's Hair and Nail Salon (Hesperia,Calif.)

Day 23: Purple Glitter Nail Art

Meggan Anderson, Dreamz Day Spa and Salon, Burley Idaho

On My Mind: Are You Specialized or Diversified?

Reader to Reader: What’s your salon’s policy on booth renters retailing?

Says one reader:  "We are very lucky to be able to retail in our salon. It pays my rent!"

Ken Cassidy Passes Away

A salon owner, licensed cosmetology instructor, industry advocate, and president of Kassidy’s Salon Management Consulting Company, Ken Cassidy passed away in October, 2011.

First Impressions Count

We should be experiencing some higher client counts from the recent field trips promoting our salon. As a result, we have some new clients in our chairs. We’ve gained access to new people, new referrals, and

Day 71: Sparkling Accent Nail Art

Emily Meyers, After Hours Salon, Eagle Mountain, Utah

Day 257: Really Rosey Nail Art

Emily Meyers, After Hours Salon, Eagle Mountain, Utah

Day 224: Gold & Geometric Nail Art

Tanya Arcuri-Gout, Rio Salon & Spa, New Port Richey, Fla.