The first time I picked up an artist brush I was about 7 years old. The thought of making a big mess with paint truly appealed to me, as long as I didn’t get any on me!
I have been painting ever since and always on the quest for the perfect paint brush that will make me a better artist. Read the rest of this entry »
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Once again, it’s holiday time in the salon. I don’t know about you but it always brings on an uncomfortable feeling. What do I say when someone gives me a gift? Read the rest of this entry »
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I had been tossing around several ideas about this blog entry and then the topic became obvious. Everyone is so concerned about the economic trend and how it affects them. So am I! Read the rest of this entry »
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Time can be an uncomfortable subject. It can get more uncomfortable when we or our clients are running late. Read the rest of this entry »
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As the fall weather moves in, people’s attention turns to gifts, wrap, and holiday parties. Lucky for us, we can help clients meet their needs in all three areas. Read the rest of this entry »
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A very interesting concept was recently brought to my attention while speaking with a colleague from Russia while we were both doing some work in Finland. Sounds like espionage doesn’t it?
While chatting with my Russian friend, he told me that the highest form of flattery was for something to be “copied”. Read the rest of this entry »
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Your smile lines rock. Your pedicures leave clients speechless and your nail art is so detailed nobody in the salon can recreate it. So when was the last time you got a little press? Read the rest of this entry »
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In Fire, Fire – Part 1, I discussed my recent disaster in my apartment, which got me thinking about preparedness of salon owners in case of a fire. What should you do to protect yourself and be informed and aware of exactly what kind of policy you need? Read the rest of this entry »
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I have spent the last 2 hours researching for a particular subject. What happens if you have a fire in a nail or beauty salon?
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Some weeks back, while working a show, I was approached by a nail tech. At first, I wasn’t sure how to take what she was about to tell me. She had been sitting in on a class and wanted to tell me how much she appreciated the simple, easy-to-create designs. She had been frustrated by classes that involved complicated techniques that she had found tough to master. Read the rest of this entry »
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