Day 194: Rose Accent Nail Art
Victoria Artymovych, Chicago, Ill.
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Nail technology school tries to give techs a good foundation for a successful career, but it often falls short. We polled a few of our peers – fellow nail techs and educators – to find out what gems of misinformation they encountered as students and as trainers.
Custom bedazzled Beats By Dre headphones and iPads at each customer’s disposal are just two examples of how House of Polish in Beverly Hills, Calif., is sparing no expense to be as trendy as its zip code.
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.
The Beauty Bus Foundation offers its services to give chronically and terminally ill patients and their caregivers a chance to unwind and be pampered — all free of charge.
"When salon owners hire someone directly out of cosmetology school, they can be assured that person knows the basics.”
Salon managers aren’t only for big salons; even small salon owners can benefit from an experienced manager, even if it’s only part-time.
Finding a qualified skin care specialist is not unlike finding a good nail technician. Look for technical skills, sales ability, personality, and professionalism.
Often targeted by the industry for their supposed lack of knowledge and infrequent inspections, salon inspectors argue that they do the best they can with what they have. We went behind the scenes to find out what they do on the job, and how essential they really are to the industry.
Male nail technicians share their enlightening experiences working, in the female-dominated world of nails
