January 31, 2012
| Article
Devonné Franks’ two careers couldn’t be more different. “Instead of making people feel good about themselves and look beautiful, I worry if I’m going to find something on their exam,” say Franks, who works as an MRI technologist in a hospital in Lima, Ohio, and also does nails at Shear Brilliance in Delphos.
Keywords: My Other Life
January 30, 2012
| Article
Chicago-based nail tech Amber Edwards was recently named nail director for Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas. NAILS asked Edwards how she intends to make her mark at the salon.
Keywords: Mario Tricoci staff training
January 30, 2012
| Article
As of January 1, 2012, PNI Worldwide is officially known as Americanails.
Keywords: Americanails PNI Worldwide
January 4, 2012
| Article
“We have just completed our first full year in business with Famous Names: What a ride it’s been!” says Jim Nordstrom, chairman of Famous Names, makers of Lumos.
Keywords: Famous Names Lumos
January 4, 2012
| Article
Oprah Winfrey made a 35-second video from her iPad that instantly changed the life of her longtime nail technician, Gloria L. Williams.
January 4, 2012
| Article
Augusta, Ga.-based nail tech Kamisha Winfield believes all young girls deserve to be supported in their dreams and given a positive outlet to express their creativity.
Keywords: nail techs doing good
January 3, 2012
| Article
Nail tech Leah Holst attributes her cake baking and decorating skills to heredity. “My love of baking started when I was really young,” says Holst, the owner of Luxe Spa in Harriston, Ontario, Canada, as well as ~Layers~ Cakes and Confections by Leah.
Keywords: My Other Life
January 3, 2012
| Article
As nail professionals we all have a bad day now and then, heck even as humans that happens. But imagine if you had a challenge to live with every day that made your job more of a struggle — some might even call it a disability. Meet some nail professionals who take dedication to a career we all love to the next level just by going to work each day.
Keywords: health
January 1, 2012
| Article
NAILS’ student blogger LaTia Wilson visited Salon 4 in Rockville, Md., for a spa pedicure, and she left with enthusiasm for her newly chosen field and motivation to stay focused on becoming a nail tech.
Keywords: On the Road salon profiles students
December 15, 2011
| News
Upshaw oversaw the expansive growth of a company that started with a small acrylic business and grew to the primary manufacturer of electric files for the professional nail industry.
Keywords: Bob Upshaw electric files Kupa
December 15, 2011
| Photo Gallery
The International Beauty Expo took place October 23 and 24 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California.
Keywords: Alite Nail Systems ENP Nail Designs Essie Frida Nails IzelNails
December 13, 2011
| Photo Gallery
At a memorial service held on what would have been Tom Holcomb's 45th birthday, nail technicians and industry colleagues gathered to celebrate the life of a most unique individual.
Keywords: Alisha Rimando Danny Haile Entity Beauty Gari-Dawn Tingler Jewell Cunningham
December 7, 2011
| Demo
If you ever jealously eyed a calligraphy pen and thought it would be perfect for delicate swirls and thin lines in nail art, then you’ll be thrilled to try this newly released professional nail art pen.
Keywords: abstract nail art Be Creative nail art techniques Orly Sam Biddle
December 2, 2011
| Article
A salon owner, licensed cosmetology instructor, industry advocate, and president of Kassidy’s Salon Management Consulting Company, Ken Cassidy passed away in October, 2011.
Keywords: Ken Cassidy obituaries
December 1, 2011
| Photo Gallery
NAILS announces 2011 Readers' Choice Award winners and finalists.
Keywords: Aerovex Systems Air Impurities Removal Systems ASP Aspire Backscratchers Belava
