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Nail Tech of the Year finalists, Lorena Marquez, Mary Seitzinger, and MaeLing Parrish
Nail Tech of the Year winner Mary Seitzinger's colored acrylic nails
Salon of the Year (1-4) Nail Techs finalists Kim Setzer, Kathy Brown, and Sandra Cassanova
Salon of the Year (5+ Nail Techs) winner VIP Salon & Spa's pedicure drying area
Salon of the Year (5+ Nail Techs) finalists Maisie Dunbar, Renee Borowy, and Cassie Piasecki
Salon of the Year (1-4) Nail Techs winner Studio 24 SalonSpa's reception area
August 1, 2007
An Eastern-inspired service that incorporates tamanu oil (an oil from Tahiti’s ati trees), coconut oil, and mandarin, this manicure is ideal for clients in need of a tropical getaway.
August 1, 2006
The sixth annual Nailympics brought out competitors from around the world to compete in six nail categories with three levels of competition.
August 1, 2006
When doing backfills on my gels, I am having a problem with the white separating and coming off. Sometimes it comes off in one piece, or the natural nail will peel away from the gel. I am being very thorough with my prep work. What causes this?
August 1, 2006
To reward good customers and increase client loyalty, some salons are implementing VIP programs where members pay a yearly fee in exchange for special privileges. A well-implemented VIP program will increase your salon’s bottom line as well.
August 1, 2006
The answer can vary from owner, to tech, to both, or none of the above. We asked three beauty professionals for their opinion and you can see that the answer is not clear-cut..
August 1, 2006
Don't let a visit to your salon feel stale. Liven it up with these 10 fresh ideas.
August 1, 2006
Trang Nguyen, John Hauk, and Lorena Marquez — all previous number-one finishers — are just some of the recognizable names on this year’s Top 25 List.
August 1, 2006
Members of the nail industry gathered in Las Vegas to celebrate NAILS 2006 Artists and Visionaries Awards winners.
August 1, 2006
I’d seen Scandals’ entry from our 2005 Salon Menus with Style Contest, and I’d made a mental note to visit one of the next times I was staying with my family in Missouri.
August 1, 2006
NAILS recently asked OP president George Schaeffer to look back on his 25 years in the nail business.
August 1, 2006
August 1, 2006
Spoon nails are so common, techs may not even recognize the mildest cases. Although they may indicate a more serious problem, spoon nails often are nothing more than an aesthetic nuisance that can be made beautiful with an overlay.
August 1, 2006
Despite the mutual benefits, it can be tough to cultivate a referral relationship with a local podiatrist or other medical professional. Podiatrist and nail industry educator Dennis Arnold tells NAILS’ readers how to approach a local practitioner and establish a working relationship that benefits everyone — especially your clients.
August 1, 2006
No one wants to believe they will fall victim to an accident or illness that prevents them from earning an income for a long period of time, but statistics show it will happen to three in 10 of us. Disability insurance protects your most valuable asset — your ability to earn an income and provide for yourself and your family.
