The Purple Heart Medal was created on Aug. 7, 1782, and awards soldiers for "any singularly meritorious action".
When nail tech Jen McClain set out to hire a manager for her salon — Completely Polished in Cranberry Township, Pa. — she sought out a military veteran.
Marinello Schools of Beauty is now offering a scholarship program for all direct family members of active military.
Va-Va Varnish salon in San Diego, Calif., offers active military members and their spouses a 15% discount on all services, add-ons, and retail.
Camouflage can make the perfect nail art design, as shown by Mindy Hardy.
In February, Young Nails was contacted by SPC Amy Feltzin, a soldier currently deployed in Afghanistan.
In addition to salons, nail techs ply their trade in a range of locations — from military bases to senior homes — targeting different clientele across the world and bringing nail services to new markets.
