It isn’t your imagination: Temperatures are getting higher and the sun is getting stronger. More clients than ever before are walking into your salon with ravaged-looking hands, revealing spottier and rougher skin. And their nails aren’t getting off easy either, as the relentless rays of the sun wreak their havoc on nail beds and cuticles.

According to the American Skin Association (www.americanskin.org), there’s a direct link between the Earth’s changes and the condition of our nails. Widespread . . .

This fall, fashion promises a season of elegant moodiness with a Russian flavor. Styles run to sophisticated fabrics in dense, dark colors, worn with an attitude of aristocracy. Think the three Rs: Rich, Royal and Reflective. And yes, deep jewel tones in greens, reds, blues and especially purples seen in fall and winter pieces are echoed in the make-up and nail color collections from virtually every major beauty . . .

How useful would you be in a medical emergency at your salon? Having a basic first-aid kit isn’t enough; you must understand what each situation requires and be ready to react calmly and competently. By taking the quiz below, you will not only will learn your “emergency IQ,” you’ll receive a chance to win a gift package from China Glaze/American International Industries (chinaglaze.com). Hint: The answers can be found in the NAILPRO August article, “Salon 911: First Aid in the Salon.”

With competition for clients at an all-time high and overhead costs going through the roof, for some the only remaining key to staying in the black is raising service fees. Yet, many salon owners and independent nail techs balk at this idea. Are you undercharging your clients because you undervalue your services? NAILPRO executive editor Stephanie Yaggy shares her theory on the NAILPRO Now blog—check it out and then share yours! 

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