Cyndy Drummey

A Makeover for the Nail Industry

If I was going to make over the nail industry, I'd start by challenging any state that required fewer than 600 hours for a nail license to raise their standards.

On the Road in Denton, Texas

by Cyndy Drummey

This Dallas nail technician loves nails but wants to expand her horizons into skin care.

What's It to You?

by Cyndy Drummey

If nail techs won't retail nail products, manufacturers will have to sell them in alternative outlets.

As I See It: A Few Trends to Watch

by Cyndy Drummey

Look out for some exciting changes in the next few months.

Q Salon Studios Are the Best of Both Worlds: Indepedence and Support

by Cyndy Drummey

The salon is comprised of 19 individual salon “studios,” each individually owned by a salon professional.

As I See It: Getting Back to Basics

by Cyndy Drummey

Learning something new is what "back to basics" means to me.

As I See It: Your Clients Tell Us Everything

by Cyndy Drummey

A client survey, conducted in conjunction with Allure Magazine, has some good news for professional salons.

Survey Shows Salon Customers Satisfied with Nail Salons

by Cyndy Drummey

First-ever survey of nail salon patrons shows that clients are not too worried about sanitation, are less loyal to individual nail technicians, and favor convenience above most other salon features. Among our other key findings is they start getting their nails done at a young age (almost half say they started manicures before they reached age 25). That's good to know for those of you cultivating teens and college students now.