Lend a Helping Hand

Across the country nail technicians are donating their time and services to help women who are making the difficult choice to leave abusive relationships and addictive lifestyles. Through community programs and church ministries, techs and stylists offer home care tips and hands-on application to help lift these women’s spirits and get them ready to enter the work force.

The Frustrated Salon Owner's Guide to Hiring

No one ever said finding a good nail technician would be easy, but it’s not impossible either. Keep reading to learn about hiring strategies, incentives, and benefits that just might make you bid adieu to your frustrations.

What Nail Techs Are Talking About Outline

This month’s assignment is to recap the top discussion topics-those that garnered the greatest number of responses-on Beauty Tech.com’s Nail Tech mailing list over the past 12 months.

21 Gel Tricks, Tips, and Techniques

Gel nails have their own lingo, their own tricks, their own innuendo. Here we tapped gel manufacturers, educators, and users for 21 bits of gel insider info. From terms like “capping,” “pillowing,” and “freezing” to why you can’t handle your product the same way you do acrylic, these techniques and tricks are good to know no matter how long you’ve been doing gels.

Spa Services Hit the Road

The mobile beauty business is booming as women want to bring the spa experience home with them. In part two of our article on mobile services, learn how to create a spa setting on the road, gather the right service providers, and market the fabulous experience you can provide.

What Not to Wear (to the Salon)

Fashion-speaking, we know the salon isn’t a red carpet, but it isn’t a quick trip to the grocery store either. You need to look professional — but in the beauty industry what “professional” is is a matter of opinion. Here we’ve compiled a makeover guide of work ensembles that are both attractive and salon work-friendly.

Business Card Dos & Don'ts

Before you order a batch of cards, read these tips. It might mean the difference between a nice card and great looking one that makes a bold statement.

In Mexico, the Nail Industry Keeps Growing

 “Some salons do require nail techs to obtain certificates showing they went to school,” but others, such as Uñas Finas (Fine Nails), even train their own employees and hire them without any prior experience or schooling.

You Can Reform a Nail Biter

Like any habit, biting the nails is tough to stop. Some people never completely conquer the urge. But you can help, with a regular program of manicures and a supportive attitude. Here are two programs you can try — tailor them to the needs of your women, men, and children clients.