July 26, 2012
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In March 2012, Miss Professional Nail vice president Mike Vo installed the first executive board of the Vietnamese-American Nail Association (VANA), a non-profit organization designed to represent the interests of the professional nail industry.
Keywords: associations Vietnamese salon industry
July 26, 2012
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Tweezerman.com is a winner of the 2012 Interactive Media Best in Class Award for the Consumer Goods/E-Commerce Category.
Keywords: Tweezerman
July 26, 2012
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Created for nail lovers everywhere, the new It’s So Easy website features a nail art community.
Keywords: It's So Easy
July 26, 2012
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Celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan was honored at Essence Magazine’s first annual “Best in Black Beauty Awards” in May.
Keywords: consumer press Lisa Logan
July 26, 2012
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London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) raised approximately £1,000 at its Guinness World Records attempt in May benefitting two charities: Rays of Sunshine and The Eve Appeal.
Keywords: charity competing cosmetology schools international
July 20, 2012
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Editor Hannah Lee went to Germany with nail tech and celebrity manicurist Elsbeth Schuetz where she attended a tradeshow in which the nail section alone spanned across two pavillions with massive booths.
Keywords: Elsbeth Schuetz German nail industry Hannah Lee international tradeshows
July 13, 2012
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The Beyoncé Cosmetology Center, founded by pop superstar Beyoncé and her mother and business partner, Tina Knowles, is an exciting addition to nonprofit drug rehabiliation facility Phoenix House's Career Academy. It is a fitting way for Beyoncé and her mother to give back together, as Tina Knowles worked as a hairstylist for many years, and a young Beyoncé would even "perform" for customers in the salon. In this video, Tina Knowles speaks about the project.
Keywords: celebrities charity cosmetology schools schools
July 5, 2012
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The idea of these ticking lists — of things to accomplish before you “kick the bucket,” so to speak — are gaining popularity via blogs, ad campaigns, and other media outlets. We asked our readers to share their professional ones. (No offense to pros-and-cons lists, but we think bucket lists are much more fun!)
Keywords: CND goal-setting John Hauk OPI Products Young Nails
July 3, 2012
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“If you had told me 20 years ago that I would be a bus driver today and would be loving my job, I would have laughed out loud,” says Rebekah Summers, the owner of Perfect 10 Nails inside Don’s Barber Shop in Cadiz, Ky
Keywords: My Other Life
July 3, 2012
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After several years of urging from Swiss-born, California-based nail tech Elsbeth Schuetz, Editor Hannah Lee hopped on a plane and headed first to Zurich, Switzerland, and then to Dusseldorf, Germany, to attend two European beauty shows.
Keywords: Elsbeth Schuetz gel-polish German nail industry Hannah Lee international
June 29, 2012
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Sisters Castle and Lauren Searcy built their business from the ground up, opening their very first salon, Tootsies Nail Shoppe, in 2006. After hard work and diligent cross-promoting, they now run two salons, a certified nail school, and a barbershop, all under the Tootsies brand.
Keywords: salon decor/design salon profiles staff training
June 29, 2012
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The growth of Cuccio Naturalé, including Cuccio Pro, has resulted in a demand for more space for Valencia, Calif.-based Star Nail International — 40,000 sq. ft. more to be exact.
Keywords: Cuccio Naturale Star Nail Products Tony Cuccio
June 28, 2012
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OPI's George Schaeffer discusses his involvement with City of Hope, a comprehensive cancer center that also leads in the fight to conquer diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and other life-threatening diseases. On July 21, 2012, the City of Hope will present the Spirit of Life Award to Schaeffer for his outstanding philanthropic and business contributions.
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Keywords: George Schaeffer OPI Products
June 28, 2012
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The bohemian beach town of Tulum, Mexico isn’t exactly known for its salon services. But MayaSpa Wellness Center had manicures and pedicures on its salon menu so I decided to give it a try.
Keywords: On the Road salon profiles
June 28, 2012
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Essie opened its first flagship salon this month, inside of Samuel Shriqui Salon in New York (35 E 65th St.). This video shows NBC's Jane Hansen visiting the salon.
Keywords: Essie Essie Weingarten opening a new salon
