March 15, 2013
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The owner of Kai’s Kottage in Titusville, Fla., Kai Keach flies to Andros Island in the Bahamas once a month for a few days to deliver nail and skin care services on the navy base there.
Keywords: mobile salons nail technician traveling with nail products
February 27, 2013
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Meet Erin Margrethe of Blonde Tiger in Melbourne, Australia.
Keywords: nail technician
November 20, 2012
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A slang term for a recently graduated or newly employed nail professional; someone with very little professional salon experience.
Keywords: business nail technician
November 20, 2012
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A professional who practices nail care; in most U.S. states there are educational and licensing requirements to become a nail technician.
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November 20, 2012
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A licensed individual who performs nail services; more often referred to as a “nail technician.”
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November 5, 2012
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Have you ever dreamed of leaving the industry to get a “real job”? Techs who have tried it share their stories of how they came to realize their first love is their true love. They also share the challenges they encountered when they returned after an absence.
Keywords: business advice nail technician
July 30, 2012
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Whether told as a childhood dream that grew into a reality or as a serendipitous career move, the story of how someone got into doing nails is always interesting to hear. Stories like these remind us of the opportunity available with a little luck and a lot of hard work.
Keywords: nail technician
May 30, 2011
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Call them ongles or uñas, nägel or negle, they’re still nails and they deserve the attention of a skilled professional — no matter where you live. These international techs share what life is like in the nail industry in their slice of the world.
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March 8, 2011
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These techs held interesting jobs before they ventured into the beauty industry. Read about what they did before life in the salon, and what it is they love about doing nails.
Keywords: job choices nail technician
January 19, 2011
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The beauty business is more a calling than a job for most nail techs. For many it provides the freedom to make your own schedule and be your own boss. For others it enables you to raise others’ spirits through your care and your artistry. We asked readers to tell us: How has the beauty industry changed your life?
Keywords: motivation nail technician
March 1, 2010
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Surprise! It’s often said that school does little to prepare techs for the salon environment. And it’s not only the technical challenges that may come as a surprise to the newly minted nail tech.
Keywords: building your clientele cosmetology schools education finding a job learning new techniques
