The consumer retail pie is growing, and nail techs are claiming their slice. Fed by bloggers, celebrities, and technological improvements, the nail care industry offers opportunities beyond the salon to nail tech branded product lines and consulting work.
Nail art is having a moment, said Allure's 2012 Special Issue. Try pairing Shatter, Magnetic, and Press-On manicures with short nails and subdued clothes.
Marie Claire @WORK featured a list of the hottest shades for fall from pale pink to navy blue. According to the issue, all of the mentioned shades are safe for a work and a night on the town.
We've heard of nail art, but what about "lip art"? Lip appliques in animal print, glitter, and other designs popped up at all the big beauty shows in 2012. It could be a great retail product for your nail salon, or even a service make-up artists at full-service salons could add to their menus. Here's a how-to from Violent Lips, one of the makers of designed lip appliques.