Week 22: An Economic Wrapup

Well folks, this is it — the final installment of The 2010 Project. We hope you’ve found some useful information in the 22 weeks we’ve been sending out this e-newsletter. From suggestive retailing tips to using downtime to your advantage, we included a little something for everyone to help grow or sustain your business in the rough economy that has plagued 2009.

Q & A: Pedicure Spa Water Capacity

How many gallons of water does an average pedicure spa chair station hold?Liz Hi Liz, I’ll let Christine McGovern, marketing assistant at European Touch, answer this question. Christine says, “Our spas contain 4.5 to 5 gallons of water.” —Robbie, ROB|B:

At-Home Nail Care for Women on the Go

Shape's December issue shows readers 10, 20, and 30-minute beauty regimens for a night out, including tips for facial, hair, and nail care.

Dark Nails Complete the Sulty Vampire Look

With "Twilight New Moon" out in theaters and vampire shows and books popping up everywhere, Cosmopolitan gives its readers tips for attaining that sultry vampire look.

Q & A: More Details on Pedicure Chairs

What is the name of the pedicure chair pictured on this blog?Benton Can a chair be hooked up with no ground wire?Alfonso Hi Benton and Alfonso, My pedicure chairs are European Touch Murano Spas. The chair does require a grounded

Even Cows Get Tipped

Sometimes I consider implementing a "no-tipping" policy. Being as how my income from tips averages out at about two bucks a client over the year, it seems like it wouldn't really cost me much and maybe

Q&A: Create the Perception of Value

I’m starting over again because the spa I worked for shut down. I’m great at what I do and it bothers me to start charging a cheaper fee on services, but it’s a whole new area

Acrylic Kit

The Entity Acrylic Kit comes with everything needed to start doing high-quality acrylic enhancements right away.

Nail Artists: Send Us Your Murals

Once again we’re asking all you talented techs to submit your finest work to NAILS’ Nail Mural Contest.