Jewel of the Nail

Challenge your creativity – and your client’s image – by adding nail charms to your repertoire.

Retailing for the Timid

Retail can be intimidating — if you think it makes you look like a salesperson. Rather than thinking of retail as “making the sale,” consider it a way of offering your professional opinion.

Double the Fun

What happens when creative entrepreneurs combine their passions to build multipurpose businesses? You get more than your average nail salon.  

The Help Desk

Sometimes the best answers to technical questions are from your peers. In this bimonthly column, respected nail veterans from across the country tackle reader questions ranging from the cause of problem lifting to chronic nail pickers to proper paraffin equipment.

Doing the Math

I have to give a shout-out to StyleSeat.com. Even though it's not currently the scheduling software I use, I do love the statistical analysis it offers. So I can't help but keep a copy of my

Ringing in the New

Jeweler Su Laing is expanding the Nail Veils brand to include rings.

Pedi Under the Stars

Even if you work in a salon in a big city, where the stars are blocked out by the city lights, you can still create the illusion of a relaxing outdoor retreat within your pedicure room.

The Waiting Game

This week, the salon's progress really feels out of my hands. I've been on site this week, but there's not much I can do -- it's all about the architect right now, and his construction plans.The building

Attracting the Busy Client

Bursting the “Too Busy” Bubble: Employees these days aren’t taking their vacation days... or even their lunch breaks. How can nail salons capture this time-strapped clientele?