Topic : international

My Other Life: Allison Bishop, choral singer

July 1, 2008  | Article

Allison Bishop, nail technician. In her other life: choral singer.

A Company-Wide Blessing

May 1, 2008  | News

Zvi Ryzman of American International Industries merits an invitation to meet the Pope.

Cosmo Asia Recognizes CND

January 16, 2008  | News

In its first-ever beauty awards, Cosmopolitan Asia’s selected CND’s SolarOil as the best nail treatment and Raw Earth Foot Buff as the best foot scrub.

Around Asia in Many Manicures

November 1, 2007  | Article

In this travel journal, former NAILS associate editor Jayna Rust goes to Asia. From China to South Korea, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, she finds nail services everywhere (and happily tries them all out in order to report back to you).

HIVE: Where Sweetness Is Made

September 1, 2007  | Article

As if Cabo doesn’t already sell itself, now there’s one more reason to head there for your next vacation — HIVE Salon + Spa. Located on the grounds of the One & Only Palmilla hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico, HIVE has locals and tourists alike swarming to this hot spot.

The World at Your Fingertips

August 1, 2007  | Article

Ever dream of traveling the world with just the clothes on your back and your professional travel kit? Here’s what you could expect to find if you were a nail tech (or a client!) in other parts of the world.

Poland: Acrylic Nails Dominate

December 1, 2005  | Article

Though fairly young by American standards, the Polish nail industry is well on its way to becoming a bigger player in the international nail market.

Japan: Land of the Artistic Nailists

May 1, 2005  | Article

Japanese people place a high premium on personal appearance. Combined with plenty of disposable income, the typical Japanese consumer is able to dedicate substantial time and resources to her appearance. Beauty professionals reap the rewards of this interest and are well-compensated for their efforts.

My Other Life: Yasue Nakao, artist

July 1, 2003  | Article

Aussie Techs Are Awesome (Australian Alternative Nail Awards)

July 1, 2003  | Article

The annual competition gave techs a chance to highlight their advanced skill and creative vision.

Behind the Scenes: From Russia , With Style

April 1, 2003  | Article

This month’s cover comes to you all the way from Russia. Russian women are very fashion-conscious and feminine in their styles. With a full set of nails costing around $120 U.S. dollars (and rebalances costing $60) not all women can afford enhancements, but a growing number of women visit salons regularly.

Contest Showcases Canadian Nail Artists

April 1, 2003  | Article

The competition categories were Hand-Painted Work and The Stuff of Nail Art, which included airbrushing, jewels, colored acrylic or gels, and glitters.

Beauty Irish Style

March 1, 2003  | Article

This Irish salon is a thriving and state of the art.

Order Another Round at the (Nail) bar

March 1, 2001  | Article

Russell Ross-Smith, who opened his first nail bar a little over a year ago, now has three TEN locations in London, with plans to open more this year. He was in the British army, stationed in Germany 10 years ago, when he first got the idea to open a nail salon.

As I See It: Would You Go 7,000 miles for Your License?

December 1, 2000  | Article

How come the license that has become a symbol for professionalism halfway across the globe doesn’t hold the same cachet in this country?