I Can’t Remember Names

Do you often forget names? Here are some tips from global beauty educator Carlos Valenzuela to remember your clients.

Ask the Manicurist: Client's Awkward Questions by Someone Who Knows!

Tired of biting your tongue where your clients’ misdeeds are concerned? Let The Manicurist tell it like it is. This beauty industry veteran doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to salon etiquette and client complaints. Share these pages with your clients — if you dare.

Design #13: Leopard Prints

Before using reverse application, sculpt a thin transparent free edge with Speed Clear flush to the natural nail. Build body with Cover Peach.

More Work, More Money?

The economy being what it is, it’s happening more and more. Clients are pushing their two-week fill appointments to three and even four weeks. Usually that means more work for the tech and longer appointment times. We asked NAILS readers: Do you charge more for a fill if it’s been longer than two weeks since the client’s last appointment? 

Salon Security

Johnston County, N.C.; Uniondale, N.Y; Savannah, Ga.; Brea, Calif.; Shreveport, La.; Rockville, Md … State and federal agencies don’t have any statistics on the number of beauty salons robbed each year; but newspaper headlines from the past year show it can happen in any salon, anywhere. Make sure it doesn’t happen in yours.

Six Ways to Stay Connected to Clients During Quarantine

Don't totally social distance from clients due to quarantine. Here's six ways to stay in touch.

Frances, Jeanne, and Me [Diary of a Hurricane Survivor]

Over the span of one month, 30-year Florida resident and salon owner Faith Glionna was hit by four hurricanes, two of them hit straight on. Both Glionna’s home, in nearby Melbourne Beach, and the salon sustained significant damage, but that didn’t keep her from her clients for long.

Party Nails: Glow Nails with Embedded Tinsel

Elegant Glass educator Heidi Milliner crafted this eye-catching tinsel and glow-in-the-dark creation.

A Great-Selling Retail Product

Well, I finally got my nails redone but had to stay until almost 10 o'clock to accomplish it. I figured if I'm only going to do them every six weeks I'm going all out! October has