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Is Your Salon Shellac Certified?

There’s a new way to assure your clients that their Shellac services are authentic and of the highest quality. The CND  Shellac Salon Certification program will inspect and showcase salons that provide quality Shellac services. To

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Endless Press Possibilities

We loved it when this story from the Greencastle, Pa.-based newspaper Echo-Pilot appeared in our Google Alerts. Why? This consumer press story is all about how nail tech Jamie Hess got press in a trade magazine

Is Your Salon America's Favorite Small Business?

And by small business, that could mean a salon! There’s a really great contest starting in three weeks that you (salon owners) might be interested in. Dell, MasterCard, and Microsoft are launching America’s Favorite Small Business

On The Road: Dipped Nails

Blocks up from the sand on a quiet stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach, Calif., first-time salon owner Nancy Som opened Dipped Nails seven months ago with a desire to achieve, a strong work ethic, and an ace up her sleeve.

Women Lead Differently From Men

According to one successful businesswoman, there are 12 natural talents that all women possess. These skills — that men covet — help women lead and succeed in the workplace.

Monthly Calendar: PBA Symposium

Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, continued education is key to staying motivated and to making more money. Just as you have to keep up with the latest nail application techniques, staying on

John Heffner Steps Down

John Heffner (center) with David and Jan Arnold at a formal affair for the beauty industry.When I got the call from John Heffner saying, “I have some news I think you’ll be interested in” I knew it

Debit Card Fees to Reduce by 80% July 21

Salon owners and product retailers should begin to get a break from debit card transaction fees starting July 21, 2011, according to a statement from the Federal Reserve. The legislation, which was passed last July in

Free Milady Webinars Commence Next Week

We just received an announcement from Milady about an upcoming series of complimentary webinars designed for salon and spa professionals. Here’s the info they sent: WHAT: Announcing an all-new webinar series designed to support salon and

Monthly Calendar: Nail Tech Networking Event of the Smokies

Advance registration for the annual Nail Tech Networking Event of the Smokies closes in less than a week (on June 12, to be exact), so if you’ve been thinking about attending this much-lauded event, be sure