A Green Christmas
Nail tech Sarah Petersen of Salon Legacy in Rolla, Mo., came up with a cute idea for clients’ Christmas gifts this year that are creative and cost-effective. She decided to use the pages of her older
Nail tech Sarah Petersen of Salon Legacy in Rolla, Mo., came up with a cute idea for clients’ Christmas gifts this year that are creative and cost-effective. She decided to use the pages of her older
Associated Hair Professionals (AHP), the association for hairstylists and barbers, has launched membership and resources designed specifically for nail professionals. AHP membership offers nail professionals business-building and money-saving benefits including marketing resources, a free website that
Most salon owners rent their salon space, but few are trained in leasing legalese and the considerations that should be taken into account before signing on the dotted line. Learn what to look for so your lease works to your benefit — not your landlord’s.

Va-Va Varnish salon in San Diego, Calif., offers active military members and their spouses a 15% discount on all services, add-ons, and retail.
OPI has re-launched its professional website, pro.opi.com. The site features in-depth product information, videos of the hottest new products, and direct links to local distributors. OPI Pro provides up-to-date information on the company’s current product lines, including new
I need space. I need space. I NEED SPACE. You know when you feel all cramped and cluttered up? UGH! We artists, especially detail-oriented manicurists, need things, especially our work area, a CERTAIN way. Right?! Don’t
Most people in L.A. don't get visitors to their home -- due to a lack of parking spaces. But now that I have a penthouse apartment in Beverly Hills with ample parking for guests, I'm actually
Women are about three times more likely to purchase a professional gel manicure at a salon than they are to buy a gel kit for use at home, according to a recent study from global information
Is a machine the future of nail art?Last night, I attended a West Coast launch event for Tat’z Nail’z, a nail art printer that literally prints a completed design onto your nail (that’s my machine-printed design

Foot massage can make a great addition to spa pedicures, but how does it fare as a stand-alone service?
Kickstarter.com has been a boon to the nail industry. We told you about a nail art documentary that was funded on the site and about a woman who funded her cross-county manicuring expedition on the crowd-sourcing
For all of you NAILS Magazine subscribers, the April 2013 issue is likely arriving at your mailbox this week. I got my copy a few days ago. Usually, even though I’ve seen all of the pages
The explosive growth in sales of professional nail care products outshone resilient but modest growth rates in other cosmetics categories, posting over 25% increase globally in 2012, according to Kline's exclusive Professional Nail Care: Global Market
Women in households with children are more likely to use more nail care products than those without children in their homes, reports market intelligence firm Mintel. According to a Mintel report, this is particularly notable with
Many of you are already using the Square credit card reader or are considering getting this nifty device that lets you swipe credit cards with your smart phone with no monthly fees. (If you haven’t heard
If you happened to attend any of the European beauty shows for the past few years, you may have been impressed with a nail polish, hand, and foot care company by the name of Alessandro International.
As a long-time member and former committee chairwoman of an ethnic-based networking group (The Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP)), I understand how valuable these groups can be. While NetIP is open to everyone regardless of ethnic