
Women Lead Differently From Men
According to one successful businesswoman, there are 12 natural talents that all women possess. These skills — that men covet — help women lead and succeed in the workplace.

According to one successful businesswoman, there are 12 natural talents that all women possess. These skills — that men covet — help women lead and succeed in the workplace.

It’s not so much what you say, but how you say it that makes a lasting impression on clients.

Myxoid cysts are small, rounded deformities that occur around the fingers and toes. Though often harmless, a visit to the doctor is still suggested to rule out any larger issue.

The amount of odor is directly related to how quickly a liquid evaporates. That means preventing the rapid evaporation of liquids can lower the odor in the environment.
Since January is your issue, written by you and for you, we asked nail technicians to give us their “rules to live by” in the salon. Here are 10 that we couldn’t agree with more!

You offer services using natural products, and you and your staff make earth-friendly choices for your salon whenever you can. How do you let your clients know about your commitment to going green? Below are five ways to spread your message

The manicurist-aka Rebecca Seals has returned! Sit back for a chuckle while she reprimands clients who use and abuse their techs.

Foot-related injuries due to flip-flop wear are on the rise, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. “There are many flip-flops on the market that offer little to nothing in terms of arch support, stability, and shock absorption,” says the APMA’s Dr. Ross Taubman. “Opting to wear a pair of cheaply constructed flip-flops puts the wearer at risk for injuries such as arch pain, tendinitis, and sprained ankles.”

Salon owner Shari Finger answers your questions on building a clientele, regaining the trust of a discount salon-goer, listening to clients’ personal issues, and clients who mistreat their nails.

Through its website, SignatureB Communications works with salon and spa owners to create customized, branded stationery that serves as the basis for a wide variety of marketing activities, including client newsletters.

You first met The Manicurist — aka Rebecca Seals — in our April issue and judging by your response, you enjoyed her “pull no punches” attitude. Here’s her take on free repairs, last-minute changes, long-winded excuses, and other headaches of daily salon life.

As an overachiever in the realm of education, I wonder how many techs feel the same way I do.

If only customers knew what to look for, it would bring up the quality of nail care across the country.
You know what you do to meet safety and sanitation regulations, but how do you get that vital information across to your clients? NAILS can help. Check out these marketing tools designed to help educate your clients on how you protect them.
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) recently released an its first-ever Salon and Day Spa 2007 Consumer Trend Report.
A career in the nail industry has its fair share of rewards, but with it can come issues that challenge even the most die-hard professional. From finding it difficult to retail products to being allergic to chemicals in the salon, it seems almost every nail tech has some concerns regarding her occupation.