On the Road: Nails Icon, Montclair, Calif.

A one-stop shop, Nails Icon in Montclair, Calif., boasts a bustling retail area, clean, affordable services, and isn’t afraid to stay open ’til 1 a.m. for mani-pedi parties. The owner credits the salon’s customer service as key to surviving the recession.

Create Teen “Know-It-Alls”

Teen People’s recent survey of 9,000 self-appointed “leaders of pop culture” ages 13-21 found that more than 25% of the teens visit a salon for nail care.

Salonch: A New App to Ease Recruitment Woes

Salonch streamlines the job search process by matching beauty professionals with career openings in their area.

Great Traits for Salon Managers

I was perusing SpaBusinessMD, a blog by medical spa consultant Francis X. Acunzo, and I came across an entry that lists the top 10 attributes of a successful medical spa manager. Not surprising, since medspas are

For Salon Owners Only: Encouraging Teamwork

A smooth running team boosts morale and can impact bottom line profits.

2023’s Most Popular Halloween Costumes in Every State

California is searching to dress up as a Skeleton or Weird Barbie this Halloween. See the most Googled costumes in each state.

Retail Boutique: Hair Feathers

Forget the hair dye and get natural versatility for your clients’ hair with feathers. Removable and easy to apply, feather hair extensions give highlighted texture and personality to their locks.

How to Handle a 1-Star Review

Getting a 1-Star review can be painful, but Lauren Bakos shows you how to manage your response carefully, and you may even turn that lemon into some traffic-driving business.

On the Road: Nails by Legs

While in Chicago for America's Beauty Show, I stopped by Nails By Legs for some nail art in Roscoe Village.