
Nail Care is a Smart Biz
Modern Salon's September 2012 issue discusses why the nail business, which has grown significantly since last year, is a smart one for hair salons to be in.
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Modern Salon's September 2012 issue discusses why the nail business, which has grown significantly since last year, is a smart one for hair salons to be in.






As nail salons diversify their services, more and more are adding skin care.
Ever wondered when nail polish first came into vogue or how women took care of their nails at the turn of the century? NAILS delves into the roots of modern nail care with a look back at the last 200 years of the nail industry.
A former corporate professional, VikkiAnn Albanese imagined a tranquil lifestyle as the owner of a more natural nail salon in New Jersey. Though she opened the salon without a single client in a seasonal area during a rough economy, Albanese thrived, eventually relocating and expanding the salon.
Some nail technicians assume that natural manicures are unprofitable and not worth their time because they charge less for this service than for extensions or overlays. The path to profits, however, lies in you technical efficiency and the value of your add-on services.
While some may think the glamour of Hollywood is artificial, Jessica Vartoughian knows her celebrity clients are 100% au naturale when it comes to their nails.
Your clients look to you to keep their hard-earned natural nails in tip-top shape. With a little help from your favorite nail products, you can handle common natural nail problems easily and prevent them from recurring.
See the official Gelish PolyGel promo video.
A new product line has entered the professional nail industry with a well-known name. Elizabeth Arden Red Door Nail Care is a full manicure and pedicure line that includes nail lacquer, service treatment kits, and a full complement of nail treatment products.