Salon of the Year Runner-Up Natural Nails

Creating and maintaining a professional and progressive environment was the goal of Natural Nails salon owner Melody Umbs-Lloyd when she opened her doors in Greenfield, Wis., two years ago.

Salon Iris Picks a Partner

Salon Iris salon software is partnering directly with Dell to offer customized hardware and computer packages.

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.

AIDS and Tuberculosis in the Salon: What Are the Chances?

Americans are more paranoid than any other culture about getting a life-threatening disease. Why? It may be that we have lost our perspective.

A Stand Out Salon

In ritzy Beverly Hills, it takes a lot for a salon to stand out above the competition. That’s why Chi Nail Bar & Organic Spa is so proud of its nomination for a Business Excellence Award in the category of most innovative practices by the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce.

Beyond the Salon: Alternative Career Paths for Nail Techs

If you want to explore options other than traditional salon work, consider these six non-salon jobs that are still all about nails.

Buying Salon Furniture Online

Nail techs are buying supplies online, but what about big-ticket items like pedicure thrones, nail care stations, and drying tables? What the forward-thinking retailers are doing to bring value to the digital shopper.

This Salon Is Dialed In

Salon-goers in the Chicago area know this salon’s number. Digits, etcetera has tapped into something more than the typical salon services. Smack in the middle of a bustling arts district, this salon has its clients bathing in beauty—literally.

5 Ways to Reduce No-Shows in the Salon

A salon’s revenue and profitability can be significantly affected by missed appointments and last-minute cancellations. Here are five ways to reduce no-shows, including using online appointment booking.