Homecoming Party

I didn’t get around to writing my blog post on Thursday as usual. I had a surprise visitor. One of my all-time favorite clients moved to Utah earlier this year. She and her hubby have been telling

Trend Watch: Western

Show your wild (west) side with boots, hats, and spurs.

Just Sayin’

So, I have less than two weeks left before the next competition being held in Sacramento. This one is the big season finale. I think it's pretty cool that we now have competition seasons that end

Get a Mentor, Get Ahead

In this digital age it’s particularly easy to connect with experts who are willing to share their experience and help you. 

Makeover of the Heart

Faced with difficult personnel problems, salon owner Lois Burak was growing disillusioned with the beauty business. Enter Netty Mason, a waxing client who turned out to be Burak’s salvation.

Traveling and Competing: Two Goals Met

Wowza Jill, I am sorry that your foot is broken. It is definitely harder to work towards your goals when you are short a fully functioning limb. I can see why you were frustrated with not

A League of Your Own

Caught between high-volume discount salons and high-end mega-spas? Rather than try to win by their rules, write your own rules geared to a more narrow and tailored clientele and create your own niche.

Trend Watch: The Eyes Have It

Eye prints are lashing out all over the runways and on the streets.

A Toast to Togetherness

For the month of February, we highlight four different partnerships within the nail industry and what makes them work.