Hannah Lee

Associate Publisher/Editor

Hannah Lee wrote

Behind the Scenes: Shooting for the Star(s)

Behind the Scenes: Shooting for the Star(s)

by Hannah Lee

Elaine Watson, Star Nail International vice president of marketing and global education director, created our July cover’s fabric with resin and UV sealer-encapsulated nails. You can use just about anything — have your client bring in their old favorite piece of clothing.

Behind the Scenes: It’s About Balance

Behind the Scenes: It’s About Balance

by Hannah Lee

A nail tech for 21 years, Bonnie Rios still gets excited about the nail industry. “I am constantly intrigued at the advances that occur over 10 little digits,” she says. But what really gets her excited is the art. “The ability to make each nail into a tiny self-expression that you can change at a whim is a great outlet for my creative side. And the bonus is I get paid to do it!”

On the Road: Chi Nail Bar & Organic Spa, Beverly Hills, Calif.

On the Road: Chi Nail Bar & Organic Spa, Beverly Hills, Calif.

by Hannah Lee

Chi Nail Bar, located right off the well-known shopping mecca that is Rodeo Drive, opened this February. I think we can all admit that it’s not exactly the ideal time to open up a new business, what with the economic crisis and all. But that didn’t stop Ton, a second generation nail tech, from opening up her newest salon. In the business for 10 years, Ton owned several other salons before coming across the space in chic Beverly Hills.

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