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Back Orders, Price Limits, and Other Distributor Gripes

We asked several nail techs to share their distributor irks with us.

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The Professional Nail Industry Is Following Instead of Leading

Why are nail fashion trends being set by retail companies and consumer beauty editors instead of professional manufacturers and nail technicians?

Hand-in-Hand Partnership: Making Over One Salon's Profitability

OPI launches The Edge training with a California salon and mentors them through each stage. Follow their progress in this year-long project as they learn new business skills and incorporate retailing in their salon.

Displays with “Polish”

Can you use an extra $300 a month? We’ve talked to salon owners whose purchase-provoking polish displays have earned them a 30%-40% increase in their profits. No matter what your budget there’s a polish retailing solution for your business.

The Spa Connection

Many salons cannot afford to go the full day spa route, but they can achieve a spa-like atmosphere by providing little touches to their basic services.

Ohio State Board Clamps Down on MMA

Reacting to numerous complaints from state salon owners, the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology added a series of rules regarding the use of products containing methyl methacrylate (MMA).

OPI’s Competition Team Proves There’s Strength in Numbers

The Competition Team was introduced this year and has won its fair share of awards since.

OPI Launches New Polish Line

World, meet Nicole.

My, How They’ve GROWN

From nails-only to full-service, Salon De Nouveau has enjoyed double-digit business growth for the past several years. Owner Cindy Fairchild and her staff are no slackers when it comes to personal growth either.

Editor's note: Focus on Yourself and Your Clients, Not on the Local Drugstore

Don’t give a client a reason to leave you and do her own nails. Show her that the salon experience cannot be duplicated—no matter what product she gets her hands on.