Is a No-Tipping Policy Right for You?

If tomorrow morning you posted a sign that said “no tips please,” what do you think would be the impact? No-tipping policies in salons, spas, and waxing studios are slowly but surely changing the way clients not only pay, but view their nail service professionals.

OPI Introduces Always Bare for You Spring Collection

OPI's collection of sheer, neutral shades is ideal for weddings, Mother's Day, Easter, and other spring occasions. 

Are You a Superstar or the Best-Kept Secret?

By Kristi Valenzuela, Crystal Focus Challenge #2: Your Business Shouldn’t Be a Secret! A five-mile radius in any town in America is usually home to 40 to 100 salons! This depends on where you live, of

If You Can’t Say Something Nice, Don’t Say Anything

You have your right to your opinion, but not to share it in a way that’s unkind.

9 Ways You Might Be a Hipster Salon

Google defines hipster as, “a ­person who follows the latest trends and fashions, ­especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream.”

What Did You Dress Up As for Halloween

Our friends at Misa Cosmetics sent us this cute picture of Kelly Perrin (left) and Sally Eid Reilly (right) of Glamour Secrets Champlain Place in Dieppe, New Brunswick, dressed up as Misa polish bottles on Halloween.

Foot Spa Horror Story: Don't Let It Happen to You

NAILS shows you how to keep your pedicure spa clean and protect your clients. By following a few simple steps and using inexpensive cleaning products, you can protect the health of your clients and your business against bacterial infections.

Reader to Reader: Do you work flexible hours to accomodate holiday clients or do you take time off?

The holidays are a busy season for both you and your clients.

Bridging the Gap: Getting Where You Want to Go

Have you fallen short of achieving your goals? You can move forward, create clarity, and put realistic steps in place to bridge the gaps in your life.