How Do You Handle Chronically Late Clients?: By Rise’ Carter

June 8th, 2010

How often have you had clients that can NEVER make her appointment on time?  She brushes in all out of breath and tired, and immediately starts apologizing for why she is late again.  By the time she lays down her purse, removes her jacket, gets out her cell phone and water bottle, you are ready to go postal! Read the rest of this entry »

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Personal Upkeep: By Erin Snyder Dixon

May 25th, 2010

In the salon environment, we are always paying attention to our appearance, the maintenance in the salon, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

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Car Wraps: By Jessie Burkhardt

February 2nd, 2010

So, you think you’re completely covered in marketing.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Being in the Know Could Save a Life: By Rise’ Carter

November 24th, 2009

As nail techs we have to know and understand a wealth of information.  Can you remember when we had to memorize all the nail disorders, diseases and causes – Tinea Unguis, Onychatrophia, Onychauxis, Leuconychia, Beau’s Lines, just to name a few. Read the rest of this entry »

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Future Bookings: By Erin Snyder Dixon

November 10th, 2009

Flipping through the appointment book is likely to bring a smile to my face as the holidays near. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tiny sized products, and samples, oh my!: By Erin Snyder Dixon

October 23rd, 2009

Just as the shelves of Halloween candy sprout bare spaces, holiday trimmings and treats appear a few aisles over. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Costco Principle: By Jessie Burkhardt

September 15th, 2009

As sales/marketing coordinator for NSI, I read a lot of articles pertaining to consumer behaviors and trends on how people are making purchases.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Taiwan Typhoon: By Rise’ Carter

September 1st, 2009

I recently returned from Taiwan.  I landed the day before the “Morakot” typhoon started and left the day after it ended. Read the rest of this entry »

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What Do You Feed Your Brain?: By Erin Snyder Dixon

July 21st, 2009

If I asked you how what you put in your belly affects you, some smarty would likely reply, “Once on the lips, forever on the hips.”  Okay, most of us won’t doubt that the foods we eat shape our bodies. If we ingest something that doesn’t agree with us, it may give us a belly ache.  If we are allergic or it is spoiled it could make us seriously ill. Right? Read the rest of this entry »

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Incorporating New Arrivals into Salon Services: By Erin Snyder Dixon

May 18th, 2009

Like you, I can’t wait to get new retail products. We can’t get them displayed fast enough. Read the rest of this entry »

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