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NAILS will feature occasional podcasts in this section.
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Featured Podcasts
December 19, 2006
Interview With Cyndy Drummey
Kupa’s Vicki Peters and NAILS Magazine’s Cyndy Drummey, friends and colleagues for 16 years, talk about the nail industry as it is today and as it was. These industry veterans talk shop about the nail artistry from Japanese nailists, the main challenges facing today’s American nail techs, and the rise of online learning opportunities.
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Manufacturers Look Back, then Forward
June 18, 2007
First Come Products, Then the Education
INM’s elite educator, Sara Holden, discusses INM’s plans to introduce new products and then focus on educating customers about how to effectively use the new products.
June 18, 2007
Stamping Out Some New Collections
Christina Huynh, an educator for Konad, talks about some new stamp plates that have come out in 2007, and also talks about the company’s future marketing plans.
June 18, 2007
World at Their Feet
Rudy Lenzkes, president/CEO of California Mango, talks about repackaging the company’s Beautiful Feet brand, introducing Mango Men balm, and exciting scrubs that are coming soon.
June 18, 2007
Form and Function
Melinda Alberts, educator/manager at Light Elegance chats about a new form created by company president Jim McConnell, plus the upcoming launch of a new gel.
June 18, 2007
Lex More
Nick La, in the marketing department at Lexor, is excited about a new warrantee program, and the soon-to-launch Elite Platinum Spa — the second generation of the company’s Elite Ultra line.
June 18, 2007
Research and Development
Virginia Ramsey, director of operations at Varisi Products, talks about the development of new pedicure/manicure soaks and why techs should attend tradeshows (hint: tradeshow specials).
June 18, 2007
It's So Exciting
Its so Easy co-owner Al Abraskin discusses nail art extensions that go beyond nails, plus new glitter nail art colors.
Nail Competitors Give “Locker Room” Interviews
June 19, 2007
A Hawk-Eyed Competitor
Veteran competitor John Hauk talks about his recent competitions, a favorite competitive experience, and pushing the nail envelope.
June 18, 2007
A First-Timer
Starting out as a nail model for her mother, beauty school instructor Kara Duclos tries her hand at entering a nail competition.
June 18, 2007
Veteran Tech, Newbie Competitor
Newbie competitor Lucia Etchamendy talks about why she competes, and how it affects life at her salon.
June 18, 2007
Competing Against Yourself
Competitor Tara Cote focuses on product control and structure during the French Twist competition and talks about how to handle nerves when competing against the big dogs.
June 18, 2007
View From the Top
Veteran competitor Trang Nguyen talks about how competition improves his game as an educator; he also offers tips to newbie competitors.
June 18, 2007
All-Around Competitor
Amy Becker, competitor/salon owner/product developer, talks about switching from acrylics to gels and how nail competitions have affected all aspects of her career.
Industry Experts Talk About Important Issues
February 22, 2008
State Board Speaks
California State Board president Jerry Tyler offers his perspective on new rules and regulations, analyzes the nail industry’s top issues, and predicts where the industry is headed.
February 04, 2008
Color Trends Forecast (Spring & Fall 2008)
Trends expert Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, executive VP and artistic director of OPI Products Inc., shares her color and fashion trends forecast for Spring 2008 and beyond. For more from Weiss-Fischmann, check out her blog at www.suzisbeautyblog.com
March 27, 2007
An Employee-Employer Connection
Cary Harrington-Burger, founder of Employment for Beauty Professionals, talks about the results of the company’s first-ever beauty career fair on March 26 in Orange County, Calif., and her future plans to connect job-seeking techs to potential employers.
Techs Talk: What’s the Most Pressing Issue in the Nail Industry Today?
March 14, 2007
Simply Sanitation
Indiana nail tech Katie Lansel thinks sanitation is the No. 1 issue in the industry today and talks about the difficulties in getting everyone to comply.
March 14, 2007
Educate Techs About Sanitation
With her wide array of experience in the industry, Libby Johnson says sanitation and education are huge issues facing techs.
March 14, 2007
Talking About My Education
A full-time manufacturer’s educator, Roxanne Valinoti thinks keeping-the-pace with education and the latest technology is the most pressing issue in today’s nail industry.
March 14, 2007
Stepping Up Salon Standards
Chicago salon owner Sandra Casanova talks about concerned clients who want to know more about sanitation and disinfection practices within the salon.
Manufacturers Make Their Points About the Industry’s “Most Pressing Issue”
March 14, 2007
Education and Sanitation Make a Difference
Ben King thinks education is key to having great nail techs in the industry, and Kevin Schuele encourages a better understanding of sanitation.
March 14, 2007
Opportunities Abound
Essie’s Michael Bell talks about capitalizing on the industry through retail and concentrating on clients’ needs.
March 14, 2007
We Need More Education
LeChat’s Newton Luu shares his experience teaching in beauty schools and calls for better education for today’s techs.
March 14, 2007
Furnishing Your Salon Safely
Richard Thomas, owner of Sedona Furniture, shares his opinion for how salon furniture will evolve in the coming years based on sanitation, a top industry issue.
Manufacturers Have Lots to Look Forward to in 2007
February 14, 2007
Light Elegance Is Gellin'
Jim McConnell, president of Light Elegance, launched the company's new nail forms at the ISSE 2007 show and talks about what other new products - including a line of gels - you can watch for this year.
February 14, 2007
Charisma Looks Ahead and Abroad
Charisma Nail Innovation's president Lysa Comfort discusses the company's plan for 2007, which includes a new product line, new treatments, and international growth.
February 14, 2007
Young Nails Is Lookin' to Las Vegas
Always expanding its educational opportunities, Young Nails will continue to promote education through its many outlets; president Greg Salo talks about those opportunities and a new line of products, set to launch at the Las Vegas Hair & Nail Conference.
February 14, 2007
Entity Takes Advantage of Growth in 2007
Craig Fleming, president and CEO of Entity Beauty, explains how the Advantage program will grow this year and what new products are on the horizon.
February 14, 2007
Jessica Cosmetics Is So Into Men
Jessica Vartoughian, founder and CEO of Jessica Cosmetics, chats about the company’s upcoming men’s collection, “The Gentlemen’s Club,” and the inspirations behind 2007’s polish lines.
Techs Talk 2007 Targets
February 14, 2007
Back in the Saddle
Lu Jamarillo, a licensed tech, talks about her goals for getting back into nails after a few years away.
February 14, 2007
No Stink Over Art
Laura Osuna works in a spa where she can only do gel nails, and she talks here about how she wants to expand her services within her odor-free environment.
February 14, 2007
Clients, Come Out, Come Out
Orange County's Wendi Wright-Davis talks about how she plans to use what she learned at the ISSE show to bring in more clients this year.
February 14, 2007
Moving on Up
Rochester N.Y.'s Tina Albanese-Stauffer discusses her plans for her recently moved salon.
February 14, 2007
Give Them What They Want
A student at the International School of Cosmetology, Monica Rojas talks about her desire to give clients the increasingly popular gel nails.
February 14, 2007
Manufacturing Success
Newbie nail tech G Guevara has high aspirations of becoming a Young Nails’ educator and continuing to hone her fast-developing skills.
February 14, 2007
Broadening Her Horizons
Independent contractor Jan Winn chats about being a member of Creative Nail Design’s New Market Team and her work in a Portland, Ore.-based salon.
Industry Roundtables Discuss Hot-Button Issues
February 14, 2007
Blueprint of a First Year: ISSE Roundtable
Taking a few minutes aside from their busy schedules at ISSE 2007, Robbie Schaeffer, co-owner, Dan Schilleci, co-owner, and Nadine Galli, salon M.O.M.(manager, organizer, mentor), talk about opening their first-ever salon. You can also check out their blog at www.nailsmag.com/blueprint.
February 14, 2007
Vietnamese Nail Industry Roundtable (English)
Three prominent members of the Vietnamese community — Tri Ta, managing editor of VietSALON Magazine, Tin Nguyen with the Vietnamese Nail Care Professional Association (VNCPA), and Tam Nguyen with Vietnamese Bueaty Expo and Advance Beauty College — talk about trends, trials, and opportunities for the Vietnamese nail industry. (in English)
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