Do Your Prices Need a Makeover?

Many of you are concerned that when an increase is implemented, clients will leave, and in some instances, this may be true. But you must not forget future goals, and you must keep pace with increases in supply costs, education expenses, and other overhead cost expenses.

What Is a Splinter Hemorrhage?

n. (splĭn ‘tər hem’ər-ĭj) small areas of bleeding or hemorrhage underneath the nail bed that take the shape of straight lines; usually caused by hard impact or physical trauma to the nail; usually grows out with the nail after a few months

Stop That Thief: Preventing Crime In Your Salon

Beauty salons are no strangers to robberies and thefts, if recent headlines are any indication. Avoid making your business a target by safeguarding your salon, your employees — and yourself.

Behind the Scenes with Amy Becker

Becker says that winning Nail Technician of the Year reaffirmed her belief that there is always something to learn and different ways to grow.

Your Personal Trainer

You could be making your first tentative steps into the beauty industry, or your book may be so filled with penciled-in names there’s no white space. Either way, if you’re uncertain what your next steps should be, it may be time to turn to a consultant.

A Little Boutique Beauty, Please

A new breed of nail salons is popping up in trendy neighborhoods across the country. Offering great services at affordable prices is the key business strategy for owners of these boutique nail salons. And consumers are undeniably drawn to these hip locations. What could be better than reasonably priced cuteness?

Lessons Learned

If you’re looking for wisdom and inspiration, a good place to start would be to listen to the advice of some very successful people right here within our own industry. Executive editor Hannah Lee asked principals at a number of professionals nail companies for words of advice so you, the nail tech, can get back to basics.

Entity Nail Couture Pink-and-White Nails

Entity Nail Couture is a complete line of nail studio products developed to put the skills and science of professional nail care in the service of nail technicians. Here, Entity products are used to create a sophisticated pink-and -white enhancement.

Absolute Reconstruction Pink by OPI

New Absolute Reconstruction Pink acrylic powder arms nail techs against flat nail beds, short nail bed, bitten nails, and otherwise imperfect nail beds. Reconstruction Pink offers ideal opacity in a skin-flattering pink that’s formulated for camouflaging imperfections and creating the illusion of long, graceful nail beds. Here, reconstruction Pink used to elongate a short nail bed.