Understanding the Cost of Maintaining a Pedicure Chair

Repairing or replacing pedicure spas and other salon equipment can be costly. One way to protect against these usually unexpected expenses is with an extended warranty. One Source Extended Care offers extended warranty plans on all types of salon and day spa equipment, providing coverage beyond the manufacturer’s standard warranty.

The Coaching Chronicles: Installment #3, Retail and Staff Management

Editor’s Note: In this occasional series, we follow along as -Adrienne, a mother of two who moved last year with her husband to North Carolina, works to rebuild her nail business from scratch. She’s working with Heather, a certified salon success coach, to help her succeed. If you missed the first two installments, see NAILS’ -February and June 2008 issues or visit The Coaching Chronicles blog at http://blogs.nailsmag.com/coach.

Nail Technician Was One of the Shooting Victims

We have an update on this week’s horrible salon shooting in Orange County, Calif. We’ve now learned the identities of the eight victims, and one of them was in our family of nail technicians. Christy Lynn Wilson

10 Money Wasters (and how to stop the waste)

Every day there are opportunities to save, and it’s really easy to do once you identify where the waste is happening. From buying bulk sizes to shopping for furniture at a swap meet, these little things can make a difference in your budget.

Go to a Show Where Nails Are the Focus!

There are nail-focused event across the U.S. and Canada. Here’s are some upcoming 2019 events.

These Were Our Favorite Nails at the 2025 BET Awards

Our favorite part of any award show or celebrity event is seeing what those celebrities are wearing on their fingertips! These celebrity manicurists shared how to recreate some of our favorites.

Clear the Air: Dealing with a Client with Bad Breath

Of all the essential items sitting on top of your nail table, perhaps the most vital is that little container of mints.

11 Smart Things to Do During the January Lull

If January brings a slowdown in the number of clients knocking at your door, don’t let it get you down. Use this extra time to do all those things you know you should be doing, but can never seem to fit into your normally busy day.

OPI’s Limited Edition “The Amazing Spider-Man” Nail Lacquers

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