
Got Space? Get Yoga
If you've got the room, why not round out your salon's offerings by introducing yoga to mix?
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If you've got the room, why not round out your salon's offerings by introducing yoga to mix?





Tania Ahtila, Evansburg, Alberta, Canada
Laura Romy, Lucky Nails, Lauderhill, Fla.
Everyone appreciates a well-organized space, but not everyone has the ability to maintain one. We asked an organizing guru to let us in on some of her trade secrets.
Italian for "beautiful spaces," Bella Spazio lives up to the promise of its name with Greco-Roman architecture, muted colors, soothing scents, flowing fountains, and a solicitous staff. "Everything, from the time the client enters the parking lot- where strategically placed landscaping blocks the sight and sound of congested traffic- has been considered in producing the environment," asserts Darlene Baker, owner of the Knoxville, Tenn., day spa and salon.
Does your salon give off the right vibe? Do people pass through and do a double-take when signs of dirt, dust, clutter, or neglect creep into view? Take a moment to look at your salon as if seeing it for the very first time.
Growing your business typically means an increase: in space, in product, or in staff. But some techs have learned a narrow focus sometimes brings the greatest success. We asked five nail techs to tell about their “small solutions” in their own words.
As long as the sun rises in the East, they will be out there — bad days. We all have them. No, we can’t make all the bad stuff go away but we can keep it from affecting our clients. Prepare in advance to avoid passing on all that negative energy, and your next bad day may pass without any negative toll on your business.
Excessive noise in the nail salon can be controlled to create a more relaxing environment for your guests and protect your health as well. Read on for what you can do to lower the noise today.
Feel like you’re in a rut? Give yourself an attitude makeover. Sometimes a change of perspective is all you need to ease the pressures of the daily grind and reconnect to the joys of your profession.