retailing

My Biggest Challenge Is…

A career in the nail industry has its fair share of rewards, but with it can come issues that challenge even the most die-hard professional. From finding it difficult to retail products to being allergic to chemicals in the salon, it seems almost every nail tech has some concerns regarding her occupation.

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Your Power of Suggestion

As a nail tech, you know a lot your clients don’t know — from trends in the industry to what products will help with skin and nail problems. But don’t keep it to yourself! By using your knowledge to educate clients, you could significantly impact your bottom line. Learn how to use your power of persuasion to meet clients’ needs — and to boost your retail sales.

2005 Readers' Favorite Products

The votes are in! Your favorite products from this year are all here!

Getting Down to Business

Need a good reason to get more business education? Salon owner Millie Haynam highlights the importance of not just relying on your technical prowess. From marketing and money management to people skills and PR, business skills are vital to making your salon a success.

What's It to You?

If nail techs won't retail nail products, manufacturers will have to sell them in alternative outlets.

Salon Coach Offers Book-Building Basics

Coach advises nail tech that to serve her primary customers, she'll have to change her hours to accommodate them.

OPI Computes With Kids

What do you do when you’ve got 70 essays to read, all written by children in need of a computer? If you’re OPI president and CEO George Schaeffer, you’ll make sure every child gets one.

Retail Tactics for Great Holiday Gifting

Shoppers seek special gifts that are just right for the recipient, but what they want most is to shop stores that are convenient and make their gift-shopping experience quick and painless.

The Great Pretenders: Products That Look Professional, But Aren't

What was once a small area in drugstores dedicated to press-on tips with fast-dry nail glue and gaudy nail polishes is now an ever-expanding supermarket of nail care.

It’s a Good Day to Buy Retail

Every Thursday this day spa and salon offers all retail products — including skin care, makeup, hair, and nail supplies — at 10% off.