Beauty for Good: Spa Gregorie’s Makes Giving Easy

At Spa Gregorie’s, a small Southern California-based chain of salons and day spas, they make it easy for their clients to raise money for their favorite causes. To host a day-long fundraiser at the spa, the

Here's My Blog, Where’s My Stuff?

When I read Hannah's editorial in the October issue of Nails Magazine about all these bloggers who show up at industry events and go to the press meetings and such, all I could think of was,

They Really Can't Tell

I think this is the problem. Seriously. Long have professionals passionately debated the reasons why people continue to go to cheap, lousy salons and pay for cheap, lousy nails. I've always wondered: Don't they know those are ugly

What's Next? Islands.

I'm sitting here asking myself what's next? Well, I still haven't won a first place trophy for an art category so I guess I better start practicing that, eh? The next art category that I will

Powering On

I’m thrilled to say we finally have power. Everything is working, from the air conditioning to the computers to the TVs. Tomorrow, the Salon STX representative will be at the salon get the software network working.

Week 6 Social Media Post: Nails Don’t Breathe

Holly makes the point that nails don’t breathe; instead they get nutrients and oxygen from your blood.

What Color Is Your Salon?

“Getting to really know your team can make all the difference,” says salon coach Heather Goodwin. “One book I strongly recommend to salon owners is What Color Is Your Personality? by Carol Ritberger, Ph.D. The exercises are fun and can truly put your team over the top on working together, handling challenges, and developing goals.”

50+ Places to Find New Techs

According to a NAILS’ survey, almost one in five salon owners has turned away clients because the salon lacks an adequate number of nail techs. But with a little creativity, it’s possible to reach out to candidates inside and outside the beauty industry and attract a new crop of recruits to the profession.

Behind the Scenes: A Real Life Fairy Tale

When Princess Gard decided to attend America’s Beauty Show (ABS) earlier this year, she had no idea what to expect. Little did she know her entry would not only win her $500, but also a spot on the cover of NAILS Magazine.