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# Before you upload your next Tweet or Instagram pic, check out this primer on the dos and don'ts of this useful social tool. BY BRITTNI RUBIN ashtag101 # # Hashtags are an essential part of the social media space. What was once a Twitter-specific # 150 | NAILS MAGAZINE | OCTOBER 2013 trend is now a staple for the likes of Instagram, Tumblr, and Flickr — even Facebook and Google+ are catching on. Fundamentally, a hashtag is a "#" symbol followed by one or more words, without spaces or punctuation, relevant to a specific topic. According to Twitter's website, the hashtag was originally created by users of the social media site to engage in a global conversation. By integrating proper hashtag usage on social media into your marketing strategy, you can position your salon in front of hundreds — if not thousands — of people with a vested interest in the ever-growing world of nails. >>> ©ISTOCK MINIMIL