March 15, 2013
| Article
The owner of Kai’s Kottage in Titusville, Fla., Kai Keach flies to Andros Island in the Bahamas once a month for a few days to deliver nail and skin care services on the navy base there.
Keywords: mobile salons nail technician traveling with nail products
March 14, 2013
| Article
With its own brand of polish, complimentary products, and parties, Fairway, Kan.-based Hoopla offers a twist on the traditional salon experience.
Keywords: polish polish displays salon decor/design salon furnishings salon parties
February 27, 2013
| Article
Meet Erin Margrethe of Blonde Tiger in Melbourne, Australia.
Keywords: nail technician
February 27, 2013
| Article
The 35-minute documentary is the work of a Los Angeles-based filmmaker named Brass, who wanted to explore how nail art has evolved from the streets to high fashion.
Keywords: international media coverage
February 25, 2013
| Article
At MWnails, a London-based nail bar with two locations, the clients are passengers, the techs are the cabin crew, and the salon’s interior is called the flight deck.
Keywords: nail bars salon decor/design
February 22, 2013
| Article
CleanSpa is a partnership of a podiatrist and nail technicians in a new spa setting — the foot spa. Here, nail technicians have the opportunity to perform pedicures for people who not only need their services, but appreciate their special expertise.
Keywords: podiatrists salon profiles salon sanitation sanitation
February 21, 2013
| Article
“I had my first experience with ‘the unexplained’ when I was 10,” says nail tech and paranormal investigator Diane Fife.
Keywords: My Other Life
February 20, 2013
| Article
In the tradition of quick, convenient on-site services like shoe-shining and barbers comes Manicube: an in-office, female-friendly mobile nail service company.
Keywords: mobile salons
February 14, 2013
| Video
Nail product manufacturer CND and designer Alexander Wang discuss the nail looks at the Alexander Wang fall 2013 fashion show.
Keywords: CND Fashion Week nails and fashion
February 11, 2013
| Article
Over the years, NAILS has seen a number of staff members come and go. But we’ve also seen a good number come and stay. In our 30-year history, we’ve had 5 publishers, 6 top editors, and 17 art directors (14 of which were in the first decade). Here’s a look at our current team and how long each has been onboard.
Keywords: 30th Anniversary company anniversaries company profiles
February 8, 2013
| Photo Gallery
February 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of NAILS Magazine. That’s a pretty amazing milestone — and we’re still going strong.
Keywords: 30th Anniversary Hannah Lee history of nail care
February 6, 2013
| Article
Owner of Nails by Heather inside D.C. Haircrafters in Warsaw, Ind., Heather Lackey discovered she was an inspiration to the younger generation when her client, Tanya Smith, brought in this drawing her 7-year-old daughter Hallie Bale had done as an assignment for her second-grade class at Warsaw’s Lincoln Elementary.
February 6, 2013
| Article
In October, Tammy Taylor and Tammy Taylor Nails director of education Mary Stokus hosted their annual Nail Squad Recertification Training at the company’s corporate headquarters in Santa Ana, Calif.
Keywords: education manufacturers educators Tammy Taylor Tammy Taylor Nails
February 1, 2013
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Editor Hannah Lee reflects on NAILS Magazine's 30th anniversary.
Keywords: 30th Anniversary On My Mind
February 1, 2013
| Article
Nobody has any time anymore. That’s the simple premise behind Fix Beauty Bar, which opened last September in New York City and has been growing rapidly ever since.
Keywords: hair care time management