Manicuring Bonds

The other day I was talking to a tech who had moved over to the salon ownership side of the business, and I asked her when was the last time she did a full day’s work

Beauty For Good: World Record-setting Cut-a-thon Delivers for Charity

In September, West Chester, Pa.-based Calista Grand Salon and Spa broke a Guinness world record for most haircuts.  From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the salon hosted the Calistalicious  “fun-raiser.” The event featured an eight-hour cut-a-thon in

You Just Never Know

I was visiting a friend out of town last week when I heard the news about the Seal Beach salon shooting.  Aside from the tireless string of thoughts and feelings that such news inevitably stirs up, this

IBS Las Vegas: Highlights from Beautiful Nails Launch Party

KUPA Inc. officially launched their Beautiful Nails line of acrylics, glitters, soak-off gels, and brushes at Insert Coin(s) Video Game Arcade Bar in downtown Las Vegas.IBS Las Vegas show attendees from Bling Salon in Hayden, Idaho

ISSE 2013: More Furnishing Options from Belava

Courtesy of Belava's expertise in upholstering its own furniture, the pedi tub and chair manufacturer is now able to design custom furniture for your salon, including pieces like this comfy hair drying chair. So stop by

Introducing New Blueprint Bloggers

Congratulations to Robbie for opening up his first salon! Robbie will keep blogging here to talk about what he's learning in his first year of being open, but this blog will also be introducing several other

First Look at the Mochi Stamper from Bundle Monster

The new stamper is big enough to pick up enough design for five to ten nails!

Get Ahead Now, Take It Easy Later

Front-load your year with those required business and licensing tasks.

Nail Art Studio: Mocha Dream

Kathy Dent demonstrates how to do Mocha Dream nail art.