Design Without Breaking the Bank

With a growing number of choices, you have to work hard to stand out from the competition and bring your salon’s brand to life. The good news is that creativity trumps dollars every time! A retail design firm shares its advice for how to adapt.

Reindeer Nail Art

Denise Heavner of Jefferson, Ohio, does reindeer nail art by using clear gel and dusting with glitter.

He’s Ba-ack! (Co-owner Dan, that is)

Well, there’s a very exciting development on the salon management front. Co-owner Dan Schilleci has returned from his tour of duty in Iraq. He returned July 3, then took a well-earned vacation to Fiji before coming

Granite Nail Art Tutorial

Make nails look like granite using alcohol inks and some foil. Tutorial by Denise Heavner of Jefferson, Ohio.

Day 171: Celestial Summer Nail Art

Denise Groves, Mad About Beauty, Grantsville, Utah

Mixing Business With Friendship

Want to open a salon with a family member or bestie? Great! But first make sure you are fully prepared, from both legal and emotional standpoints.   

White and Blue Moroccan-Inspired Nails

Denise Heavner creates these nails with imprints and embellishments inspired by Morocco. For more of Heavner's videos, visit her YouTube channel.

Day 126: Stones and Stamps Nail Art

Denise Heavner, Jefferson, Ohio

Person * Place * Thing

Nail tech and salon owner Kathy Dent shares her favorite work-related person, place, and thing.