If You Can't Join 'Em, Beat 'Em!

So sad that fellow nail artist Lynne Deatherage and I didn't start to get to know each other until after she made the move all the way to Fort Smith, Arkansas! Before she relocated her life

IBS Las Vegas 2013: The Road to Nail Competition

The Thursday before IBSLV, I headed to Atlas Studio in Costa Mesa, Calif. to see four nail professionals prepare to compete against the best nail professionals in the business in Las Vegas. Atlas Studio offers many

A Fitting Occupation

Not long ago, Clayton, N.C.-based nail tech Melodie Hand held a Bra Fit Clinic at her salon, Tickled Pink. It sold her on the service and inspired her to become a “Bra Lady” herself.

Troubleshooting Gels

Avoiding allergic reactions and lifting with gel systems is a matter of precision and correct technique.

Spa Services: Homeward Bound?

Thinking about converting your salon to a spa? Read this first: You may decide it makes more sense to convert your clients’ homes.

Get the Word Out

You know what you have to offer, but does everybody else? With some publicity, your salon will be known to more than just your clients and neighbors.

From Great Idea to Best-Selling Product: What manufacturers go through to bring a product to market.

A behind the scenes look at how products are developed.

Ayurvedic Retreat Caters to Beachside Crowd

Long Beach, Calif.-based salon owner Elizabeth Ashton uses ayurvedic wellness techniques from India to provide clients with relaxing services based on age-old tradition.  

Talk About Synergy: Shoes and Pedicures

What could be a more natural pairing than foot care and footwear? At Tootsies of Vermont in Burlington, the mother-daughter team of Mary Lou Robinson and Beth Estey peddle shoes alongside nail and spa services.