Halloween Nail Art: DIY Appliqués

Julie Ventura shows how to create your own Halloween nail art stickers.

Options Basic Introduction & Basic Application

Learn about Options UV/LED soak off gel by Akzentz and the basic colour application process.

Tech-to-Tech: Building Your Clientele

Getting started in the nail business can be intimidating. What prices do you charge? Are your services good enough? Can you survive on salon income? So many questions race through your mind. Once you get started,

Apply Now: Emergency Aid for Beauty Professionals

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and PBA Charities have created a new fund to help our industry during this unprecedented crisis.

Learn How to E-Organize

Can’t find your client’s phone number or that note you made about the product system you used on her last? Are you in a panic when tax time approaches and your records are nowhere at hand? If your organizational skills are lacking, here are three software programs designed to help.

Behind the Scenes: A Long Overdue Appointment

Five years ago, Patricia Yankee was named NAILS' Nail Tech of the Year in 2005. Part of her prize included a trip to California to do the cover nails for NAILS Magazine. We never seemed to be able to settle on a date that worked for both of us. And all of a sudden, it was five years later and we were still trying to figure out a good time for her to come out. Thankfully, it all came together this past June.

Salon Management Software: Price Comparison

Salon POS software systems are available at different pricing levels to accommodate different sized hair, nail, and skincare salons and spas. See how pricing tiers compare for 11 salon software providers.

How These Salons Build Trust, Attract Clients Despite COVID-19 Realities

“We have found that customers are ready to adopt touchless check-ins and check-outs. They appreciate the simplicity and convenience. And they also understand how it helps everyone maintain health and safety guidelines during COVID-19.”

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The Power of Green: Salon Echo Makes Services Eco-Chic

Environmentally conscious salon owners Maria and Gary Sigman built a green salon from the ground up in an up-and-coming neighborhood in Chicago. From organically-derived products and reclaimed building materials to yoga classes and service discounts for bike riders, Salon Echo strives to be eco-friendly in every respect.