Forget Their Nails —Polish Their Pearly Whites

The FDA recently ruled that teeth whitening is a cosmetic, not a dental, procedure. Because it’s not considered a dental procedure anyone can perform the service and no special training or license is required. Salon owners are introducing this service to their clients.

Power Grooming

If you’re working in a full-service salon, you may be missing an opportunity when it comes to time-conscious — and budget-conscious — clients. At Style Bar Beverly Hills, total beauty in under an hour is a

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.

Cruise Control

Your client broke a nail and has it repaired while on a cruise ship.  Now back on land she wants that nail to look like the other ones.  What's a tech to do?

Just My Opinion: Knowledge Is Power

More Than a Commodity

I was talking to a New York City-based beauty editor the other day and realized her experience of the nail salon is very different from the one I’ve come to know through the salon owners and

Person * Place * Thing

Nail tech and salon owner Kathy Dent shares her favorite work-related person, place, and thing.

10 Ways…To Prepare You and Your Clients for a Perfect Prom

Prom season can be just as profitable as bridal season if you play your cards right and treat your guests like it's the special day they want it to be. 

Q & A: Commission v. Booth Rental

I am planning on opening up my own nail salon in Boulder, Colo. I am still working on the business plan because I will need a loan. I would like to open something that resembles a