retailing

Tickled Pink Bath Boutique

I am reviving my old bath and body products. More than 15 years ago I started manufacturing soaps, lotions, salves, body sprays, scrubs, etc. I have studied herbal medicine and aromatherapy so will also be incorporating

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Who Doesn’t Want to Paint Their Puppy?

The dog-lovers among your clients will be thrilled to find Puppy Paint on your retail shelves.

High-Speed Beauty Fixer for Fall

For an extra gorgeous fall, Redbook recommends CND's Nail Polish in Dark Amethyst.

Toddy Cloths

As an esthetically pleasing alternative to the boring paper towel, use new Toddy Cloths from Toddy Gear to do a quick clean-up of nail tables or salon reception desks in between clients.

Partner With Your Product Distributor

This week we're following up with onsite in-salon training at your salon with me. In last week's post, we talked about custom-designing your add-on menu and getting the nail department consistent with all services. This week,

Retail Boutique: Monogrammed Gifts

Everyone likes to see their name in print, and by selling personalized gadgets — from coffee thermals to custom handbags — you can cater to your clients’ personal and gift needs with custom, unique items.

Talk About Synergy: Shoes and Pedicures

What could be a more natural pairing than foot care and footwear? At Tootsies of Vermont in Burlington, the mother-daughter team of Mary Lou Robinson and Beth Estey peddle shoes alongside nail and spa services.

Spa Body Essentails Skin Care Line

Created by salon owner Maisie Dunbar of Maisie Dunbar’s Spa Lounge in Silver Spring, Md., the line features a Sugarbutter Body Scrub, Smoothie Body Lotion, and Sugar Sweet Body Wash.

Acrylic Nail Travel Set

Kinetics’ Acrylic Nail Travel Set helps maintain your acrylic nails on the go.

A Boutique Nail Salon That's Heavy on the Boutique

While the nail area of Diva A Nail Boutique in Fresno, Calif., serves as the hub of the business, the salon’s retail boutique accounts for 80% of its revenue.