on my mind

On My Mind: I'm So Excited

I always love getting out of the office and seeing what’s going on firsthand. And after the year we had last year, it’s refreshing to see the shape of things turning around.

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On My Mind: Gel Mania

It’s been a while since the nail industry had something truly new to capture our imagination. But over the course of the last several years, several professional manufacturers have been fine-tuning gel technologies and the product developments are truly something to get excited about.

On My Mind: What Inspires You?

By definition, inspiration is a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation, or the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions.

On My Mind: Are You Evolving? Your Clients Are.

Whether you decide to add a new service, or completely rethink how you’ve set up your salon, commit to making at least one change in your business this year.

On My Mind: Can I Google You?

Today, more than ever, your clients use the Internet as extensions of their everyday lives.

On My Mind: Fresh Start, Spring Cleaning

As we’re putting this issue together it’s January and I’m moving into a new office. Nothing major; I’m just moving into the office next door. We’re reorganizing where the NAILS team fits (and sits) in the

On My Mind: Fear Factor Doesn’t Fly With Us

Many of you are probably aware of the segment that ran on “The Dr. Oz Show” in December. (You know who Dr. Oz is…the latest “guru” who was capitulated to fame, fortune, and his own TV

On My Mind: Rules to Live By

Since January is your issue, written by you and for you, we asked nail technicians to give us their “rules to live by” in the salon. Here are 10 that we couldn’t agree with more!

On My Mind: What the World Needs Now

I'm pretty excited to be almost done with the year 2009.  It has been a rough year for magazines and the beauty business.

On My Mind: Is Your Salon a Party Spot?

Here are some ideas on how to make your salon the "IT" place to party.