Topic : history of nail care

Orly International — Made in Hollywood

December 1, 1995  | Article

Orly not only launched the French Manicure, but promoted its development into the fashion statement it remains today.

Is the French Manicure Really French?

May 1, 1995  | Article

Industry Pioneer Mona Hamlin has Retired, But Her Legend Lives On

January 1, 1995  | Article

When she opened her first salon in 1971, nails were still a noveltry. Since then, Hamlin has sold mroe than 50 salons, and nail care has become a billion-dollar industry.

Nail Polish History Dates Back to 3200 B.C.

January 1, 1995  | Article

Did you know that at one time black was the favorite color applied to fingernails, and that men — not women — wore it?

Don't Know Much About History

January 1, 1995  | Article

Just when you thought school was behind you, here’s a short history lesson in nails.

Acrylics: 1970 1980

June 1, 1991  | Article

Since its origins in dentistry, acrylic for nails has improved steadily. What does the future hold for this product?

Salon Profile of Helen Gourley, Nail Pioneer

November 1, 1985  | Article

Looking Back At 30 Years In The Business With A Sense of Triumph

What is OPI? The Real Question May Be “Who”

December 1, 1984  | Article

What is it that goes into OPI sculptured nail products? Personality…and lots of it. The personalities of the two key individuals who run and manage this acrylic product firm, and the imprint they have left on the three-year-old Southern California company, tell as much about their product as any chemical analysis…and probably more. A company’s policies and style are very much a reflection of the people who run it. Therefore, the question is not necessarily “what is OPI?” but “Who is OPI?”

Nailmate: Stunning Success through Creative Fundamentals

August 1, 1984  | Article

A profile on one of the pioneering companies in the nail business: Nailmate

Manicuring: As Rich in History As in Potential

February 1, 1983  | Article

Nearly 70 years of recorded patents illustrate the growth of a product.

Industry News: Nail Filings

February 1, 1983  | Article

First nail show in San Francisco, new manicurist table, and a nail show from Jack Sperling in Chicago