retailing

On the Road: Nail Bar at Walgreens, Chicago

This is no ordinary Walgreens. Enter the two-story flagship at State and Randolph and smell fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, witness a sushi chef masterfully create a custom order, and, of course, get your nails done at its Nail Bar by Essie & OPI.

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Retail Boutique: Cosmetic Bags

Get creative! A handy cosmetic bag doesn’t have to be for makeup only. Help your clients establish a regular nail grooming routine, and then give them a way to carry their beauty products with them wherever they go. A small travel clutch is the perfect size for a handful of polishes.

Callus Cream Works in 28 Days (or Less)

A one-month treatment, Gehwol Med Callus Cream guarantees the rapid and gentle removal of excess calluses on the feet.

Hand & Nail Harmony Educator Seminar

Hand & Nail Harmony held its inaugural educator training event at its new education facility in Brea, Calif.,this past January.

Eco-Friendly Beauty Products

InStyle magazine's May 2012 issue features a list of recommended eco-friendly beauty products. Consider carrying these brands in your salon, either to use on clients or to sell as retail.

Retail Boutique: Music Accessories

As iPods, iPhones, mp3 players, and other music-listening devices have become such a vast part of our culture, they aren’t just machines anymore, but accessories as well. Give clients an excuse to jazz up their electronic style with eclectic earbuds, hand-sewn iPod armbands, and more.

Style-iT 2-in-1 Stylus + Ballpoint Pen

It keeps touchscreens free of fingerprints and smudges, and the omni-directional soft tip adapts to any writing style.

Interchangeable-Pad Footwear System

The flip-flops comes with three pads — a cleansing pad, abrasive pad, and essential oil pad — which are attached to the shoe itself to clean the client’s feet, exfoliate, and soften.

Tweezers & Crystal File

Nail Tek has a new duo package featuring its patented Crystal Nail File with stylish Swarovski crystals, now with matching precision tweezers.

Candice: Husband's Help is Key to 1-Year Anniversary (And Retail Source Revealed)

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Candice for successfully making it through her first year as a new salon owner! You can read all of Candice's posts by clicking on the Candice tag at the left column of