The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and the National Cosmetology Association (NCA) just announced the two organizations have signed an agreement to effect a proposed merger. The merger will combine the best practices and leverage the complementary
Doug Schoon discusses preventing service breakdown in the salon.
Remember those goodie bags you got as a kid, as a thank you for attending a classmate's birthday party? Well, I just got a cute one as a thank you for my first visit to Indulgence
There is pretty much no such thing as an independent contractor in the beauty industry.
Recently, in NAILS’ business section, we’ve been sharing tips from salon owners on how to make a dollar go further at the salon. Reneé Borowy, owner of VIP Salon & Spa in Riverview, Mich., is in
I just received an e-mail with the following message and wanted to share it with you all immediately. The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (Cal-BBC) has posted a warning on their website, of a scam
Earlier this month, I went to the Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event; this is the first time I’ve attended this show, and I felt an energy and excitement there that I haven’t felt at any of the other beauty shows I’ve been to. I’m sharing some of my pictures here.
NAILS ran an article in 2001 asking “Is Nail Art Dead?” At the time, nail art seemed to be on the wane and the percentage of salons offering nail art and airbrushing had dropped several points
While the economy is limping along — with many sectors shrinking and others just holding their own — one area is actually growing: retail health and wellness products. According to the Natural Marketing Institute, retail sales of
I went to a new dentist the other day and pretty much fell in love with everyone there. Not only was the office immaculate (a top priority in both a dental office and a salon), the
