Competition Products That Are Built to Win

Today’s batch competition products offer great results in the nail area - as well as in the salon. We talked to top competitors to find out what it takes for a product to be deemed a winner.

The NMC Considers Childproof Caps

One Size Fits All

Cole’s Salon for You in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minn., has a charmed history that sounds like the makings of a feel-good Disney movie: small two-man barbershop for kiddies expands when clients outgrow its child-sized chairs — then keeps growing and growing into five world class full-service salons. 

Tropical Moon Nail Art

Ashley Gregory of Chicago, shows how she made this layered moon mani.

Salon-Owning Sisters Make Perfect Partners

Jennifer and JoAnna Sciarrino are living proof of the old adage “two heads are better than one.”

New Requirements for Pennsylvania's Practical Exam

Changes that were made for practical examinations in Pennsylvania. 

Wanted Not Just a Few Good Men

Luring men into your salon is challenging, but it’s easier than getting them to stop and ask for directions. Help them find your salon easily with the right services and go easy on the frills.

5 Ways to Heal Heels and Repair Dry, Cracked Skin

Make sure your clients’ heels are healthy and smooth so they dare to be bare. These five treatments will fight dry skin and give your clients beautiful, beach-ready feet.

Longtime Salon Staffers Rewarded With Sabbaticals

Stefanie Fox Jackson, owner of Canvas Salon in Powell, Ohio, instituted a sabbatical program for stylists who hit the seven-year mark at her salon.