Day 247: Fpr the Love of Music Nail Art

Denise Rodriguez (Chicago, IL)

Specialty Instructors in Texas Need Their Own Schools

Current state law says private cosmetology schools can have as many as 25 students per instructor.

Servicing Clients with Autoimmune Disorders

Knowing what to do with special needs clients before they walk through the door will make both you and the client more comfortable and the service more meaningful.

Wanted: A Few Good Nail Techs

There’s a serious shortage of well-trained nail technicians, but don’t wait around for cosmetology schools to solve it. Salon owners need to get involved in the campaign to recruit —- and groom — a new generation.

We Owe it All to Mom

Our mothers were our first teachers and quite often our best teachers.

The State of Nail Licensing

Varied requirements and reciprocity agreements show need for uniformity.

Should You Add Skin Care?

Absolutely! Complete knowledge on what to budget for, what to spend on, what to build out, what types of products and equipment to purchase, how to hire, what to charge, and when to look for professional advice are all vital to success. By understanding all these pieces to the puzzle, you’ll be well on your way.

Do Non-Compete Contracts Really Work?

A growing number of salons are using non-compete agreements to protect their salon from unfair competition with former employees. The question is, are they all they’re cracked up to be?

Is Franchising For You?

When you buy a franchise, you are buying a salon’s blueprint for You provide the manpower and day-to-day dedication, and the franchisor provides the expertise on how to run the salon.