The Independent Contractor Game

Be sure your salon is in compliance with the IRS’s rules; salon owners who’ve incorrectly classified workers as independent contractors can be liable for back taxes, penalties, and fines.

To Drill Or Not To Drill

By taking a few precautions, nail technicians can reap the benefits of using a drill while avoiding its potential hazards.

Putting Clients on a Pedesal

How one enterprising salon owner rolls out the red carpet and treats each one like royalty

Employment Contracts: Should You Sign One?

Are salon owner/employee contracts really necessary and do they hold up in court? Will they save a salon's business or will they scare off potential employees? 

Economical But Grand Grand Openings

The secret to a great grand opening is creating an enticing atmosphere, one that will pull people into the salon. The rest is establishing objectives, planning carefully, and attending to all the details.

From Farming to Nails

After three months of schooling, Bonnie Metzger graduated with a 4.0 grade-point average and headed home to open the first nails-only salon in North Dakota.

Economical but Grand Grand Openings

A grand opening doesn't mean starting out with a deficit. Here,we go over how to make your opening successful and budget-friendly.

Nail & Skin Care Go Hand In Hand

As nail salons diversify their services, more and more are adding skin care.

Under One Roof

Cooperative salon businesses are an emerging trend. Salons are finding that clients want one-stop service for all their health and beauty needs.