Lab Reports

It’s the Little Things

I’ve met representatives of the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology several times, and I’m pleased that the board members seem genuinely interested in keeping California nail salons from getting fined during inspections. To that end,

Q&A: Help for a Newbie

I’m also a newbie and scared to death. I really haven’t pushed myself trying to get clients because I don’t feel I’m the best I can be. Being a Virgo is a big setback for me.

Online Information

The Nail Manufacturers Council (NMC) is a group of nail manufacturers that have come together to help educate techs and salon owners about different issues affecting nail care products and services. The NMC is part of

Q&A: Marketing a New Salon

My salon been open for two weeks now. What can I do to bring in more clients, besides newspaper ads, fliers, banners, and things like that?Le Hi Le, Congratulations on opening your salon! I would go to vistaprint.com and

Q & A: Salon Start-Up Help

My husband and I are trying to look for a good location to open a nail salon. But we don't know how to start if we get a location. Do we have to contact with state

Q & A: Co-Marketing with Other Businesses

I just wanted to know how you set up appointments with other businesses to market yours. I have put in paper specials, coupons, and fliers for my salon. Thank you.DottyHi Dotty,When I come across a business

10 Ways to Cut Precious Minutes Off a Fill Service

Whether you need a few quick tips to catch up when you are running behind schedule or you are trying to whittle down your fill service time to fit more clients in your appointment book, there are a few tricks to doing a fill in less time

It’s a Hard Knock Life, For Brush: Picking and Caring for Nail Brushes

Here are some tips to help keep your brushes in the best possible condition.