salon services

DEA Agents Welcome

I’m cleared to return to my regular work schedule as of the first of the year. I’m very much looking forward to getting back to work, catching up with clients I haven’t been in touch with

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UV Nail Lamps Do Not Increase Skin Cancer Risk, New Study Finds

“UV nail lamps do not appear to significantly increase the lifetime risk of KC [keratinocyte carcinoma]” in consumers, reports a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Authors Alina Markova of Massachusetts General Hospital, the

Standing Appointments Keep the Salon Steady

As Christmas approaches faster than I can imagine, time is running out but I still can't get myself into the holiday mode. I know this is the busy season for retail and spa services alike, but

Another Technique to Make Toes Glitter

This week I am going to respond to both of Jill’s last posts. First I will talk about how a referral program during the holiday season has helped us to stay busy during January and February.

Birthday Party

We advertise mani/pedi parties on our website and have had a few calls regarding them. We scheduled our first one for the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Mae booked a party for her daughter’s 13th birthday, for seven

Broad Avenue Arts District?

Things are looking up! I have a space that I looked at down the street from the first space I was interested in. It's currently a tattoo shop so it has all the plumbing I need

Make Clients Glitter This Holiday Season

This is my friend Nicole before her wedding. This is her “something blue.” We used royal blue, silver, and turquoise glitter. We’re continuing our “Practice Now, Shine Later” series. Last week, I introduced you to Foil Nails for

A $19 Pedicure, AKA Shopping the Competition

I know our salon is unique, considering all of the salons out there that cut corners in order to keep prices artificially low and how those salons have ruined the consumers' opinions of nail salons. Veronica,

Hydration Services for the Holidays

Ahhh, November is here! I always look forward to this time of year because the weather is getting colder, the air is crisp, the leaves are changing colors, and the holiday season has finally started. I

Foil Nails Are a Hit for the Holidays

Here’s the first technique in our “Practice Now, Shine Later” series. This tutorial presents step-by-step instructions on how to create Foil Nails. I have done this with Shellac gel-polish by CND. I think the same techniques