May 21, 2023 | Announcements, Business Practices, General Information
First, let me again say thank you for your continued support of my small business. Second, while I usually update my pricing every 2 years in October, I have to do it a bit early this year. I just can’t absorb increasing costs of products anymore. That said,...
Jan 2, 2023 | Announcements, Business Practices, General Information, Monthly Special
As I have every year, I am offering 50% off (service, only) to any beauty professional booked in the month of January. This now extends to: nail techs, hair dressers, estheticians, massage therapists, tattoo artists, lash techs, and waxing specialists. I have *very...
Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
This month, on June 22nd, I turn 48 years old. In honor of that, and in recognition of a non-profit I’ve partnered with, I’m taking donations for Joyful Transitions PDX. I’ve known Rhian (founder) since they were a small child, and I have been...
May 23, 2022 | Business Practices, General Information
Some of you have asked so here goes… This year was the 10th anniversary of the Oregon Nail Expo. When Kristen started this, it was held in a conference room in a small hotel in Kaiser, Or and was called the Willamette Valley Nail Event (or something to that...
Apr 26, 2022 | Announcements, Business Practices, General Information
I have a current client who treated her daughter to a Little’s Manicure and Pedicure for her 3rd birthday back in December. She upgraded to Dazzle Dry (5m, fast dry, still regular) polish. The way I had my menu made the mani $20, the pedi $32, and the two Dazzle...
Jan 25, 2022 | Announcements, Business Practices, General Information
For those of you not aware, or needing a reminder: (A) I have a newborn grandson (born Jan 1st, 2022), and I need stay healthy to spend time with him regularly. (B) My books are *on average* 90% full. I can no longer wait until after your first appt to get a couple...
Dec 23, 2019 | Announcements, General Information
Every *JANUARY* for the last few years, I have offered 1/2 price services to all my local beauty people. We are all very overworked during the holiday season, so this is my way of giving back to my professional community. If you’d like to take advantage of my...
Nov 17, 2019 | Announcements, Business Practices, General Information
I’ve been taking some business-related classes lately; focusing on the admin side of my micro salon. As you guys should know, I am a one-woman show. As you can imagine, sometimes the business side of things gets pushed aside to fit in personal time with the...
May 28, 2019 | General Information
I found this article, and after seeing so many incorrect posts, photos, and related articles all over the internet, I decided to fight back. Original article found here (open in separate window). Let’s break these down, shall we?1. Coffin & ballerina often...
Dec 29, 2017 | Announcements, General Information
So, this was a big year for me! After the huge ice/snow-pocalypse we had last winter, I decided it was time to start looking for a new spot. I didn’t want to be driving an hour or more, one way, to work anymore. After 13 years at the same SW Portland salon, I moved to...
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