Judy Lessin

Features Editor

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Accessories to Match

Accessories to Match

by Judy Lessin

Go to the website of London-based nail artist and blogger Sam Fulton and you’ll find plenty of gorgeous pre-painted nail sets in her online store — many of them with matching nail polish jewelry.

My Other Life: Melissa Steppler, Ambulance Service Volunteer

My Other Life: Melissa Steppler, Ambulance Service Volunteer

by Judy Lessin

“I have had more scary moments than I have fingers!” says Melissa Steppler, owner of Impressions of Brilliance Esthetics Services in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, and a volunteer with St. John Ambulance (SJA), a volunteer organization with trained Medical First Responders who offer medical services at public events.

Q&A With a Beauty Industry Advocate

Q&A With a Beauty Industry Advocate

by Judy Lessin

Politics Beauty is an umbrella organization that consists of state-level, grassroots advocacy organizations that initiate and address legislation that affects the beauty and barber industry. At its head is nail tech Tamara Johnson. We asked Johnson to tell us about the organization and how readers can become involved.

Designing Woman

Designing Woman

by Judy Lessin

“I wanted the salon to be very chic and luxurious but have sex appeal, all at the same time,” says Candice Idehen, owner of the new 1,400-sq.-ft. Bed of Nails in New York City.

Best Foot Forward: Pedicure Upgrade

Best Foot Forward: Pedicure Upgrade

by Judy Lessin

CJ Murray has learned plenty of tricks in her 26 years as a licensed nail tech. Chief among them was her wine-and-dine promotion that successfully upgraded clients from a $25 to a $45 pedicure, while also boosting retail sales.

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