
Under the Microscope: Onychauxis
In and of itself, onychauxis — or thick nails — poses no danger to a client, but it often indicates a larger problem.
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In and of itself, onychauxis — or thick nails — poses no danger to a client, but it often indicates a larger problem.



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You might have thought award season was over, but for us in the publishing industry it has just begun. Every year the Western Publishing Association calls for entries for print, web, and digital publications, tabloids,
A 24-hour nail-a-thon is a great way to raise money for charity around the holidays and bring new business into the salon.
Take advantage of the increased demand for double services and your salon could gain the reputation of being the go-to place to meet for coffee, drinks, even dinner and a movie.
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Winning has meant a crop of new clients visiting the salon.
We spent our weekend at Disneyland. Disneyland remains our preferred destination for a weekend out of town, being not entirely local, but not too far for a weekend trip. But our weekends are not the point.
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Should you allow children in your salon? What are the dangers inherent in doing so and have you trained your staff to respond to problem situations?