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SEARCH“It’s a love, a passion, and an obsession,” says Australian nail tech Georgina Kuhnast, whose enthusiasm for nails prompted her to create Nail Tips Australia, an online nail forum for nail technicians, students, salon owners, and suppliers.
“It’s a love, a passion, and an obsession,” says Australian nail tech Georgina Kuhnast, whose enthusiasm for nails prompted her to create Nail Tips Australia, an online nail forum for nail technicians, students, salon owners, and suppliers.
This information resource center contains information about the Australian nail industry including nail training and workshops, products and suppliers, legislation, expos, and beauty events.
“We launched just over a year ago and we have more than 4,000 articles posted online by members,” says Kuhnast. “Nail Tips is a really supportive community-based website and I am often overwhelmed with how helpful the members are toward each other.”
Check it out at www.nailtips.com.au. Membership is free.
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