October 16, 2017
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San Antonio-based nail tech Chloe Reed returned to an early passion when she began designing T-shirts.
Keywords: fashion My Other Life
October 16, 2017
| Article
This month we asked nail techs: What task do you procrastinate on?
Keywords: crowdsourcing time management
October 16, 2017
| News
Tom Bachik is the new global nail ambassador for OPI.
Keywords: celebrity nail techs Coty OPI Products Suzi Weiss-Fischmann Tom Bachik
October 13, 2017
| Article
The largest city in Oregon is fast becoming a hub for custom nail art, thanks in part to unique artists like Kristi Rathert.
Keywords: nail art On The Road salon decor/design
October 13, 2017
| Article
Patience is supposedly a virtue, but these days, I feel like hardly anyone exhibits this trait. A swipe or a click is all that’s expected to connect us with what we want. I too crave the satisfaction of a quick turn-around, but my most recent manicure appointment showed me that some things are just worth waiting for.
Keywords: gel-polish Instagram nail art OPI salon fanatic tour
October 13, 2017
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For Yuba City, Calif.-based nail tech Kristina Carlson, manicuring became a life-changing experience when she visited the hurricane-devastated city of Nassau, Bahamas, with a group from her church.
Keywords: charity international nail techs doing good
October 5, 2017
| News
22-year-old Taylor Barr was shot in the arm at the Route 91 Harvest Festival Sunday night.
Keywords: crime
September 28, 2017
| Article
This month we asked nail techs: What is Your Biggest Fear?
Keywords: clients crowdsourcing health healthy working money
September 27, 2017
| Article
An icy, 18th century French-inspired wonderland perfectly suited for brides-to-be, Prép Beauty Parlour in Vancouver, Canada, offers every service a woman could need in preparation for her big day: nail art, lash extensions, hairstyling, makeup, waxing, and even cosmetic tattooing.
Keywords: bridal nail art bridal styles Canadian nail industry eyelash salon decor/design
September 25, 2017
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Although Pennsylvania nail tech Amy Manker ate a healthy diet, her body had become weak due to lack of exercise and years of long hours spent sitting down. On the hunt for an exercise she didn’t loathe, she discovered cardio hooping, thanks to her daughter.
Keywords: eating healthy exercise healthy nail tech healthy working
September 22, 2017
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After only a year and a half, The Polish Room in Orlando, Fla., packs in a steady, nail art-loving clientele. The tight-knit staff even travels to the Premiere Orlando show together for education and shopping.
Keywords: Instagram nail art Premiere Orlando salon decor/design
September 22, 2017
| Article
This month as I was putting together our Crowdsourcing piece I discovered that there are many things that scare you.
Keywords: crowdsourcing halloween On My Mind social media The Nail Hub
September 20, 2017
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For nail tech Andrea Storlie, weightlifting has become a way of life. “It’s actually helped me as a manicurist because my back and arms are much stronger than before I started,” she says.
Keywords: My Other Life
September 20, 2017
| Photo Gallery
Executive editor Beth Livesay traveled coast to coast touring salons and talking to nail techs. Here are her pictures from the road.
Keywords: Buddy Sims cover techs Maisie Dunbar nail art nail polish
September 14, 2017
| Article
Earlier this year, JC Penney and Instyle rolled out Project Cinderella, which offers amazing employment opportunities to salon professionals. We spoke to Melissa Bozant, longtime nail tech and participant in the program about the many benefits Project Cinderella provides.
Keywords: Business career handbook Cinderella
