retailing

Booming Business

Looking back at all of the numbers for the last two to three months shows the drastic turn my business has truly taken. Pedicure "season" has helped tremendously, as well as those gift cards from the

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Go-To Girl

Ever know a client who knew just enough to be dangerous? Yeah, they're the ones buying the "Ped Egg." One of the biggest ways to increase service and retail sales is through consistent education with your

Organic Moisturizing Oil Candles

These candles melt into a moisturizing lotion to do double work for you.

Woman on Fire

When you combine great desire and tracking on a regular basis, you see BIG results. Adrienne is on fire! I couldn't believe the turnaround in the past few weeks. From solid greetings and closes from the

Your Name Here: Private Labeling

Your manufacturer can be your greatest ally when starting your salon’s own private label product line. Learn how to make the most of this important relationship, ensuring you get products that you’re proud to put your name on.

Pedicure Socks

Foot Huggies Pedicure Socks are great additions to your pedicure regimen and make excellent retail items.

On the Road: Sun/Spa/Tan/Body, Evans, Ga.

Sree Roy visits an Evans, Ga. spa.

What's New on Retail Shelves

We asked NAILS readers what new retail products they’ve recently introduced. Far and away the most popular move was to add a new polish line from the top professional brands. Cuticle care products and lotions were also popular choices. Foot care follows in fourth place, then skin care, with Entity’s Nanovive Skin Revival System a particular favorite.

Shopping Around For More Retail

Another turnaround week in my appointment book has been very encouraging. I saw nine new clients. Several of those were a result of a marketing piece that gave a complimentary mini service, with a discount if

On Track with Tracking Results

Wow, it’s so exciting to talk with Adrienne now — just a few weeks ago she was ready to throw in the towel, and now her business seems to be taking off! This past week proved