Celebrating Our Blogger Voices!

New salon owners, competitors, students, coaches, and a few opinionated veteran techs; we let these reader voices shine through every week online. And they have a lot to say. If you aren’t already following these blogs, bookmark them right away.

Off to a Busy Start — Before the Doors Even Open

September has been a busy month already. Licenses have been obtained, zoning permits obtained, printed materials ordered and received, retail products ordered, and the decor is coming together. I was scheduled to open by September 1

The Second Time's a Charm

At Elegante Nails, close attention to salon furnishings and fixtures, and consistent quality nail care and service place it in a league of its own.

Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year is 11-4201 Cloud Dancer

Pantone has revealed its pick for the 2026 Color of the Year: 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, "a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity."

Open for Business

Despite some last-minute fixes (like redoing the ceiling paint two days ago after it was showing signs of wear), our soft opening today was a success. We had 32 booked appointments, and Dan, Nadine, and I

9 Things I've Learned From Opening a Nail Salon

When I first started blogging in December of 2006, I started with the hope that we could learn from each other. Now, nearly two and a half years later, my salon doors are finally open, and,

9 Things They Don’t Tell You About Opening a Salon

A new salon owner shares her hard-earned wisdom to help make the process of striking out on your own a little easier.

E-file Chronicles: Opening the Box

This is the first video and the beginning of a series on how to use an e-file. Follow along on my blog to watch the journey unfold, perhaps learning along with me as I go. Advice and education are welcome!

On the Road: ROB|B: An OPI Concept Salon

Managing editor Sree Roy visits ROB|B: An OPI Concept Salon on opening day.