February 1, 2013
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Americanails acquired United Nails in August 2012.
Keywords: Americanails United Nails
February 1, 2013
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In Hairspray, High Heels, and Second Hand Smoke, cosmetologist Frank Meyner shares his stories from behind the chair.
Keywords: books
February 1, 2013
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The name of this salon comes from Mozart’s opera, meaning “Women are so like that!” And this Laguna Beach, Calif., salon is meant for women who like to be pampered. Owner Jae’tte Burneo offers custom nail art surrounded by shabby chic decor, all overlooking the ocean.
Keywords: On the Road salon profiles
January 29, 2013
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With an almost 20-year career in the nail industry, Cammy Nguyen opened Blossom Beauty Lounge last year and has attracted heaps of customers with affordable nail art, talented techs, and more.
January 28, 2013
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We often hear stories from techs who credit their spouse for carrying the financial burden while they built their nail business. But what if that’s not an option?
Keywords: becoming a nail tech personal finance salon finances
January 23, 2013
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A law enforcement veteran with 22 years under her belt, Teresa Phelps is currently a sheriff’s deputy for the Bell County Sheriff’s Office. She’s also the owner of Texas Elegance Nail Spa in Harker Heights, Texas, and a natural nail specialist.
Keywords: My Other Life
January 4, 2013
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What happens when two recent nail graduates interview a handful of veteran salon owners to find out the secrets to a long-lasting salon? They were privy to a host of knowledge from a combined 132 years of salon experience. Here they share it with you.
Keywords: Ami McClure Jill Wright La Shaun Brown-Glenn MaeLing Parrish Maisie Dunbar
December 29, 2012
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She’s been a whale watcher for over four years now. More properly known as a “marine mammal observer,” marine biologist and nail tech Megan McManus looks out for marine life on surface seismic ships and rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.
Keywords: My Other Life
December 28, 2012
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Tweezerman’s Slant Tweezer was named the best tweezer in the “Tools” category and is the recipient of the prestigious Allure 2012 “Best of Beauty” Award for the 12th consecutive year.
Keywords: Tweezerman tweezers
December 28, 2012
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London was buzzing in September as the world’s top nail technicians traveled from all over the globe to compete in The Nailympics London, one of the nail industry’s most creative and hotly contested competitions.
Keywords: competitions Nailympics tradeshows
December 22, 2012
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Mentoring a new nail tech can be a rewarding experience for both the mentor and the mentee. After winning a Beauty Changes Lives student competition, Marinello Schools of Beauty student Cheyanne Birchall was awarded a day of mentorship with CND co-founder Jan Arnold. Here, they both share their experiences attending Beauty Buzz 2012 in Detroit and inspiring each other.
Keywords: CND cosmetology schools Jan Arnold mentoring scholarships
December 21, 2012
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Located in the tourist town of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and nestled in an enclave of diverse shops, ranging from gourmet yogurt to a mini-golf course, is the aptly named Colour Bar & Spa. Even its website lives up to its colorful and engaging name — plus the spa pays attention to retail like few others!
Keywords: On the Road retail merchandising
December 20, 2012
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At Posh’aah Nail Spa, guests are treated to pampering mani-pedis in a comfy-chic atmosphere. The owner — who quit her successful career as a mixed-use property manager in 2012 to embark on her lifelong dream of opening a nail salon — shares the story of making her dream a reality.
Keywords: opening a new salon opening your own salon salon ownership salon profiles
December 19, 2012
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A licensed nail tech for five years, Missi Barry sells custom-blended indie nail polish.
Keywords: Etsy glitter nail tech made
December 18, 2012
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Nancy Dodd sent us an e-mail — subject line “awesome nail tech” — a few months ago, singing the praises of S. Maria Chheo-Shen, who has influenced her life via YouTube tutorials and Facebook nail giveaways.
Keywords: contests mentoring social media tutorials
