Karie Frost

Feb 2, 2024 | nailpro.com | Karie Frost

February is a time for love—and it’s also a time to pump much-needed revenue back into your nail business. "January tends to be pretty slow for nail salons because many consumers are still experiencing a ‘holiday hangover,’” says Carla Hatler, owner of Lacquer, with two locations in Austin, Texas. However, come February, Valentine’s Day presents a perfect excuse for clients to once again open up their wallets, plus expansive opportunities to target both men and women, oftentimes together.

Dec 20, 2023 | nailpro.com | Karie Frost

The holidays are a time for rejoicing, but they can also present a whole host of unique challenges for salon owners and their employees. For some, it’s a matter of being overbooked and understaffed, while for others it’s about the uptick in illness or even falling victim to retail crime. The good news? As long as you take time to prepare for the possible pitfalls, these unfortunate downsides of the holidays don’t have to bog down your business.

Oct 30, 2023 | primewomen.com | Karie Frost

You practice yoga. You sweat through HIIT class. You even wear out your running shoes a few times a year thanks to thrice-weekly 5-mile runs. But somehow, some way, you still have a stubborn little belly bulge. Is this normal? According to Los Angeles-based nutrition expert Whitney English, MS, RDN, CPT, even if you log several hours exercising each week, you most certainly can have a little belly due to other neglected aspects of your lifestyle.

Aug 18, 2023 | nailpro.com | Karie Frost

You have studied the techniques. You have got the talent. And yet—something is a little…off. Could it be your brush? As the common denominator to nearly all nail services, brushes make a whole world of difference in how you apply acrylic, gel, nail art—even traditional polish. “Choosing the right nail brush is such an important step in advancing your nail journey,” says Ohio-based Lorenz Medina, creator of LBC Products.

Jun 21, 2023 | nailpro.com | Karie Frost