Less formal than a class or networking event, “practice parties” provide an opportunity for nail techs to experiment with new products and techniques, build friendships and professional bonds, and remember how much they love doing nails.
Blogs can be a wonderful outlet for personal creativity, as well as powerful business tools to help build a loyal clientele. Here are some things to remember if you decide to start your own blog.
I'm pretty excited to be almost done with the year 2009. It has been a rough year for magazines and the beauty business.
You offer services using natural products, and you and your staff make earth-friendly choices for your salon whenever you can. How do you let your clients know about your commitment to going green? Below are five ways to spread your message
Written by a nail tech for nail techs, Dawn Marie Basset’s How to Build a Clientele and Keep It provides excellent tips and insight into building and maintaining a healthy appointment book.
Editor’s Note: In this occasional series, we follow along as -Adrienne, a mother of two who moved last year with her husband to North Carolina, works to rebuild her nail business from scratch. She’s working with Heather, a certified salon success coach, to help her succeed. If you missed the first two installments, see NAILS’ -February and June 2008 issues or visit The Coaching Chronicles blog at http://blogs.nailsmag.com/coach.
Nail friends, who are techs that we meet through the course of our work lives, truly understand each other. Meet my nail friends.
Social and arty networking site worth checking out.
Online networks for nail techs are a great resource for help, and an engaging place to share information.
Open up your Internet browser of choice and add these websites to your Favorites list for perusing in your downtime. From forums to how-tos, these sites have you covered in the nail department.
