The nails industry is one business segment that is not seeing a shift toward “DIY” (doing it yourself) to save money. Instead, sales for store-bought polishes and removers have declined and the purchase of professional nail salon services has gone up.
Of the women who’ve indulged, 88% think spas are too expensive and 69% perceive them as primarily for the wealthy.
Customization, mobility, and exclusively are just a few of the things we’ll be seeing more of in the spa industry in the coming months and years.
First-ever survey of nail salon patrons shows that clients are not too worried about sanitation, are less loyal to individual nail technicians, and favor convenience above most other salon features. Among our other key findings is they start getting their nails done at a young age (almost half say they started manicures before they reached age 25). That's good to know for those of you cultivating teens and college students now.
Hand and foot care continue to make significant inroads into the spa world.
The number of students enrolling in manicuring and nail technology courses has declined.
Teen People says that teens are spending a fair amount of their allowances in salons.
In its 1999 Job Demand Survey, the NACCAS presents some data.
A recent study explains why beauty professionals leave the industry.
Nail technicians' earning power is up 17%. Perhaps the staff shortages the industry is facing is having an impact on the salaries and prices that skilled nail techs can demand. Our biannual compensation studies will help you understand how your earnings compare to the industry and provide some simple ways to increase your earning potential.
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