retailing

Retail Boutique: Purse Essentials

If we could carry the world in our purses, we would. But since we can’t, here’s an assortment of bag-friendly products — from mini mints to compact mirrors — that clients won’t be able to resist.

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Tweezers Designed by Cynthia Rowley

Fashion designer Cynthia Rowley has added sporty and graphic prints to this year’s designer series collection for Tweezerman, bringing her colorful chic aesthetic to the beauty tools.

Serving the Masses

The consumer retail pie is growing, and nail techs are claiming their slice. Fed by bloggers, celebrities, and technological improvements, the nail care industry offers opportunities beyond the salon to nail tech branded product lines and consulting work.

Retail Boutique: Halloween Accessories

Reserve a corner of your boutique for a few fashionable, spooky, or just plain charming Halloween items in celebration of the autumn season. Or better yet, adorn your salon with these festive decorations, and let customers know they’re for sale. Don’t forget to leave them out for Thanksgiving, too!

8 Lessons in Beauty Retail to Bet On

Back from a trip to Las Vegas, NAILS’ managing editor brings you advice on stocking your salon’s shelves, maximizing your space, and how to entice customers to buy.

Maisie Dunbar on BluffaJo Cosmetics

Nail tech and salon owner Maisie Dunbar discusses her skin and make-up line, BluffaJo Cosmetics. You Might Also Like: BluffaJo Sugar Butter Pedicure Recipe

Polish Is Big Money

Consumers are spending like crazy on polish — are you getting your fair share of this growing market?

Minx Retail Kit Will Wow Clients

Minx has created a collection of six designs that can be applied by consumers at home and is offering them only to trained beauty professionals to sell in their salons.

Politicians Are Sellling Nail Polish?

What are your thoughts on politicians using nail polish as a fundraiser? I was e-mailed this link by my BFF and just find myself unsure of what to think. On one hand it feels a little

Retail Boutique: Gifts for Guys

Don’t wait for Father’s Day to stock your retail boutique with cool gifts for men. Make male clients more at home by giving them a place to peruse between services, and turn your salon into a hotspot for product trends. (Your female clients will thank you too.)