April 1, 1996 | Article
February 1, 1996 | Article
As a globetrotting educator for Orly International and Develop 10, cover tech Elsbeth Grutter-Schutz is able to stay up to date with what’s going on in the worldwide nail care industry.
October 1, 1995 | Article
July 1, 1995 | Article
A tidy workstation is this top tech's secret to success.
"Manicure table manners" are rewarded
May 1, 1995 | Article
Cover technician Juli Miller-Chen thrives on doing nails.
April 1, 1995 | Article
An "addiction" to beauty trade shows inspires nail technician to start a new business.
February 1, 1995 | Article
Her career path led her from grocery store clerk to nail technician to a member of CND's photo shoot team. Advice for others who are interested in having their nail work photographed.
January 1, 1995 | Article
At 31, Lisa Lavender was on top of the world. She had a successful nail salon, a loving husband, and a beautiful 3-year-old daughter. And then one morning her world collapsed.
October 1, 1994 | Article
As owner of Perfect 10 Nails, a licensed in-home salon, Lori Ribar has the best of both worlds — a lucrative career and a family all under one roof.
September 1, 1994 | Article
I’ve built my business doing fiberglass nails,” says Anita Lime, co-owner of Totally Together Hair and Nail Associates in Albany, Ga.
August 1, 1994 | Article
Postma is the sole nail technician at Paramount — for 3,000 employees.
July 1, 1994 | Article
When NAILS Magazine phoned nail technician Kim Morgan to ask her to do the nails for the July cover, she was ecstatic.
April 1, 1994 | Article
People now want natural-looking nails, and pink and white nails look very natural,” says Katrina Rouillard of her favorite technique. “I do sculptured acrylics with forms, again because I think acrylics with forms look more natural than tips. I use plain pink and white powders.”
December 1, 1993 | Article
This self-assertive go-getter is always on the lookout for ways to do her job better, faster, and easier.
Salon Design on a Dime22 photos
Lots and Lots of Ocelot9 photos
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How do you track your sales and other records throughout the year?
Is there a business-related New Year’s resolution you find yourself making every year?
Do your clients ask about polish being “three-free”?
Reader to Reader: Are you still loyal to the product brands you learned with in nail school?
Reader to Reader: What solutions do you have for handling extremely obese clients respectfully?
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