Magazine for the professional nail industry.
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At the Minnesota School of Cosmetology the syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, handouts, and exams are all housed on our internal student portal to cut down on the use of paper. Every MSC student receives an iPad as part of their cosmetology kit, and all coursework and exams are done electronically. In addition, our students use the iPad on the salon fl oor to create different nail looks, eliminating the need for a textbook. The transition to a digital learning model has really contributed to our efforts to be more environmentally friendly. Naomi McDonald Minnesota School of Cosmetology, Plymouth and Woodbury, Minn. crowdsourcing } BUSINESS What efforts are you making to go green in your salon? I am proud to say NailBar is an eco-chic nail boutique. We try our best to be environmentally conscious. We have energy- effi cient lighting and we're very conscious about our water use. We used organic paint on our walls and we recycle. We are also a paperless business. We don' t print any receipts; we e-mail them. We rarely print fl yers or promotional materials; instead, we are big on social media and virtual advertising. Desiree Parth NailBar, Miami, Fla. Our eco-chic nail spa offers fresh organic products in a setting where luxury meets wellness. It is our mission to provide each client with a unique, luxurious sensory experience that is respectful to the wellbeing of the individual and of the environment. Everything in Gloss is eco- friendly. We don't print receipts, we e-mail them. We use only recycled paper, and all our furnishings are made of recycled materials. We offer our guests fi ltered water served in glasses. Our complimentary coffee, tea, and wine are all organic. Sandra Weir Gloss Nail Spa, Coral Gables, Fla. Our efforts on going green for Earth Day include our waterless manicure and pedicure services. Our client contact information is all added online, and receipts are e-mailed to them. Our products are natural and chemical-free. "Your beauty, your safety, and respect for the environment" is our motto! Melisa Bruce and Denise Barrett Sugar Rays, Hermosa Beach, Calif. Log onto www.nailsmag.com/crowdsourcing to see even more reader ideas for greening your salon. This month we asked nail techs: 112 | NAILS MAGAZINE | APRIL 2014 Next question: What social media platform has best worked for your business? [Answers will be printed in the July 2014 issue.] Share your opinion on the topic by e-mailing your response by April 15 to tracy.rubert@bobit.com. Please include your name, salon, city and state, and a high-resolution headshot with your response. manicure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25 pedicure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30 waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$95 RECEIP T n a 0 4 1 4 c r o w d s o u r c i n g . i n d d 1 1 2 na0414crowdsourcing.indd 112 2 / 2 5 / 1 4 1 1 : 5 3 A M 2/25/14 11:53 AM