Have Job, Will Travel

Traveling isn’t just for vacation. Many nail techs work as manufacturers’ educators and they’re on the road often for their “second” jobs. Here’s a glimpse into the life of a few nail professionals who are always on the go.

A Year of Accomplishments

Our year has come to a close, and I couldn’t be more proud of Adrienne’s accomplishments. Though a change in location has produced many challenges, it also has solidified so many things.  What Adrienne and I

Starting Over…At a New Salon

The holidays are here, and it’s time to check in on all the hard work Adrienne has done this year. She has taken years of experience, both technically and in business, and applied it to a

Early Aptitude

Owner of Nails by Heather inside D.C. Haircrafters in Warsaw, Ind., Heather Lackey discovered she was an inspiration to the younger generation when her client, Tanya Smith, brought in this drawing her 7-year-old daughter Hallie Bale had done as an assignment for her second-grade class at Warsaw’s Lincoln Elementary.

Go-To Girl

Ever know a client who knew just enough to be dangerous? Yeah, they're the ones buying the "Ped Egg." One of the biggest ways to increase service and retail sales is through consistent education with your

Day 92: Leafy Nail Art

Heather McDaniel, Fierce Fingers by Heather, Pensacola, Fla.

$1,000, Baby

First off, I'm very happy to report that Adrienne had her first $1,000-week! That's tough even for a seasoned nail tech with a seasoned clientele. Woo hoo! Adrienne has been so focused and on her game.

Diary of a Discount Salon Nail Tech

Apprehensive at first, nail technician Heather Sweat took a job at a discount salon for some extra cash. She discovered that these often criticized salons have a lot to teach the rest of the industry.

The 40-Day Challenge

With only slightly more than 40 days left in the year, how do you want 2008 to end? We’ve all had those great resolutions in the past. Oh there’s always the usual ones: lose weight, quit