March 1, 2014
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Veteran nail tech and salon owner Maisie Dunbar wears many hats. The owner of Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge in Silver Spring, Md., Dunbar recently accepted an additional role: an advisory board committee member for Montgomery County Public Schools’ cosmetology and nail tech programs.
Keywords: Maisie Dunbar working with schools
February 28, 2014
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Cuccio Naturalé and Star Nail International CEO Tony Cuccio was in Quebec City in November to help celebrate Summum Beaute’s 25th anniversary.
Keywords: Cuccio Naturale Star Nail Products Tony Cuccio
February 25, 2014
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Located just a few blocks from the capitol building in Austin, Texas, this chic nail salon specializes in manicures and pedicures with a dash of nail art thrown in.
Keywords: boutique nail salon Hannah Lee On the Road salon profiles
February 21, 2014
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“I have had more scary moments than I have fingers!” says Melissa Steppler, owner of Impressions of Brilliance Esthetics Services in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, and a volunteer with St. John Ambulance (SJA), a volunteer organization with trained Medical First Responders who offer medical services at public events.
Keywords: My Other Life
February 19, 2014
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With modern decor and egg-shaped pedicure stations, NailBar and Beauty Lounge infuses luxury service with an upbeat and exciting ambiance.
Keywords: salon decor/design salon profiles
February 18, 2014
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This hair and nail salon is nestled in a quaint, pedestrian-friendly strip of Old Town Camarillo, Calif. The Loft might draw you in with its spa services and bohemian decor, but clients say it’s the customer service that keeps them coming back.
Keywords: customer service On the Road salon profiles
February 18, 2014
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Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher died Saturday at his home in Osceola, Wis. He was largely credited as the person who put the organic wellness focus in the salon.
Keywords: Aveda obituaries
February 4, 2014
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The 2013 Nail Those Profits At Sea Cruise to Hawaii was an unqualified success. NTP set sail September 13 from Vancouver, Canada, with professional nail techs from all over the U.S. and Canada.
Keywords: continuing education education
February 4, 2014
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More than 100 nail techs descended on Camp Burton just outside of Seattle to attend the third NW Nail Tech Retreat held October 18-21, 2013.
Keywords: competitions networking event
February 3, 2014
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Many cosmetology schools are getting on board with technology to help supplement students’ education. Minnesota School of Cosmetology is the first cosmetology school in Minnesota to add Apple iPad technology to its learning curriculum.
February 2, 2014
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We asked techs who have been in the business five years or more how technology and social media have changed their daily salon lives.
Keywords: social media
January 23, 2014
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Hand & Nail Harmony's West Coast Regional Education Manager, Sandy Borges Combs, shares her experience in the nail industry with Gelish NailStyle, from the moment she decided to become a nail technician to becoming an educator.
You Might Also Like: Gelish NailStyle App Available for iPhone and iPad
Keywords: artist profiles Gelish Hand and Nail Harmony interview skills
January 23, 2014
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Nail bars are great for letting clients get side-by-side manicures and they’re perfect for quick services as well. A new trend we’re seeing in nail bars is offering multi-levels to accommodate the disabled and smaller clients who might not be comfortable sitting on a raised stool.
Keywords: nail bar salon decor/design salon furnishings
January 22, 2014
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A Woman With Drive: “The car is our baby,” says Crystal Smith, owner of Polished & Pampered in New Oxford, Pa., and crew chief for her husband’s race car, a 1979 Chevy Camaro.
Keywords: My Other Life
January 22, 2014
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This beautifully decorated medical spa in Charlotte, N.C., not only has a full-time onsite cosmetic surgeon, but Jon Ric Medical Spa and Wellness Center’s primary focus is on total body wellness. Combined with a clean, modern décor and lavish services — it’s safe to say that this is not your typical spa.
