Publisher's Note

Why Nail Biters Bite

An estimated one in every four people bite their nails.  While most often dismissed as a bad habit, the reasons for nail nibbling could run deeper than sheer routine. Understanding the reasons why your clients bite can be beneficial to all nail techs in helping clients break their nasty habit.

Something to Talk About: Spoon Nails

Indented in the center and flared on the sides, spoon nails can be the result of trauma to the nail or something more serious, such as a systemic health problem. Is the solution enhancement services…or a trip to the doctor?

The Staffing Solution

Kit McCormick makes a living playing matchmaker.

Countdown to Vegas

It's time for another tradeshow — for me. I know some of y'all just recently got home from Orlando, but I rarely make it all the way to the other side of the country for tradeshows.

That Makes Sense

Let me just take a moment to break our fourth wall here: After reading Jenny’s comment on my last post, it occurred to me — much like my revelation that everyone's Facebook profile photos might not

The Rule of Retail Placement: Location, Location, Location

By Bryan Durocher, Durocher Enterprises We all know the location of a salon is absolutely essential to the success of the business. The same theory applies when selecting where a product is going to be placed

Are We Successful Yet?

I know we have only been open for 11 months, but every day I ask myself: Did we make the right decision? Are we really successful? The answer is: Definitely.Our goal was to be busy and

Lifters Gonna Lift

I have been on the great quest for the Perfect Product [insert sound of angels singing] but, alas [dramatic sigh], I fear there is none.Part of the problem comes from looking at techs posting pictures to