Judy Lessin

Features Editor

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Business

How Do I Love Thee?

by Judy Lessin

"We do throw some awesome parties with lots of food, drinks, door prizes, gifts, and discounts,” says Samantha Hanby, owner of Polished Nail Salon in Yukon, Okla., who held a Customer Appreciation Day for clients last September and plans to make it an annual event.

Business

My Other Life: Megan McManus, Marine Biologist

by Judy Lessin

She’s been a whale watcher for over four years now. More properly known as a “marine mammal observer,” marine biologist and nail tech Megan McManus looks out for marine life on surface seismic ships and rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.

Technique

Don’t Rush the Gel-Polish Removal Process

by Judy Lessin

According to a new informational brochure from the Nail Manufacturers Council on Safety, UV gel manicure products should only be applied to healthy nail plates and are best avoided if nail plates are overly thin, weak, or damaged.

Wellness

Do-Gooders Donate

by Judy Lessin

Whether you’re after the tax deduction or the good karma, donating your extra products to the Beauty Bus Foundation is a good thing to do.

Business

My Other Life: Anthea Thomas, security company owner

by Judy Lessin

“Long gone are the days of big burly monkeys working the club doors. I’m 5-foot-3-inches tall and can do the same job as a 7-foot giant,” says Anthea Thomas, owner of Cornwall, England-based Ant’s Nails and co-owner of GSD Property Protection Services.

Business

Pretty Crafty

by Judy Lessin

Have you ever accidentally washed and dried a wool sweater and been astounded at the results? Well, nail tech and salon owner Kathy Dent of Salon Glow in Reno, Nev., shrinks 100% wool sweaters and skirts on purpose to make adorable purses and hats she sells in her salon’s retail section.

This bag features Minx Gold Lightning Cheetah on one side and gel-polish with Minx Naja-Jovan...

Business

Conversation Starters

by Judy Lessin

“I had the purses made as a way to advertise and start conversations,” says Geneva Holcomb of Imagio Salon and Spa in League City, Texas, who created two custom Miche Bags that boldly proclaim her love of the nail industry.

Each day of the training included plenty of hard work, but all the attendees agreed it was worth...

Business

Artistic Nail Design Hosts International Training

by Judy Lessin

Artistic Nail Design recently invited trainees from around the globe to expand their nail horizons with vice president/creative director Alisha Rimando-Botero.