Smile Lines Causing Frowns?

Getting nice, deep smile lines doesn’t require years of laughter, but it does take practice.

Bad Press? Who Cares?

Has the hubbub surrounding salon sanitation had a measurable effect on your business?

12 Things You Can Do to Attract the Manly Market

Bringing more men into your salon can be easier than you think. With a few small tweaks to your existing salon space and service menu, a male-friendly environment could be just a beer away.

Pedi Promotion

The past week has brought me a bunch of positives: 62% of my clients rebooked; my average ticket increased $3 per client; the new Chi polish line is awesome, and so is the new foot file I

Angel's Hands

Angel’s Hands was designed to steady and separate the fingers of clients who have debilitating diseases.

Welcome to the Jungle

NAILS Names Top Muralists

What Is Pterygium

Pterygium is a medical condition in which the skin grabs onto the nail plate and grows forward as the nails grows out. Nail techs are well positioned to identify this rare disorder in its early stages.

Style: What’s in a Name?

A name is the first impression a salon makes on a client, and every name (no matter how clever or generic) says something about that salon. Some names are spontaneous acts of inspiration, while others are mulled over for months on end between family and friends. But every owner feels some sort of bond with her own salon’s name, and each has a story about how it came about.

Q & A: Finding a Coach

How do we locate a coach, and how much do you charge to jump start a novice nail tech who is just beginning?Pat Heather: Locating a coach is easy! Finding the right one for your needs is