Erika Kotite

Editor

From the Editors|Blog Posts|Apr 19, 2016

Essie Has Treats in Store for the Pro Nail Tech

Essie paid a visit to the NAILS team with some exciting news about salon-focused products.

by Erika Kotite

Nail Design|Articles|Apr 1, 2016

Behind the Scenes: Garden Nails

Naturally Brilliant: The NAILS April 2016 cover is a captivating blend of stone and wild garden elements atop a natural nail thanks to nail artist Julie Ventura.

by Erika Kotite

Business|Articles|Mar 31, 2016

Jaime Schrabeck Behind the Scenes at Global Beauty Masters

What's it like for a nail tech and salon owner to be handpicked as competition director for a televised show? Jaime Schrabeck shares her wild ride with Global Beauty Masters.

by Erika Kotite

From the Editors|Blog Posts|Mar 22, 2016

Cuccio's Butter Blend Gets a Hand from Robert Cromeans

Robert Cromeans, artistic and business director for John Paul Mitchell Systems gives a hearty endorsement to Cuccio Naturale Butter Blend line. Ad premieres on Global Beauty Masters.

by Erika Kotite

Business|Articles|Mar 16, 2016

Trends and Hot Products at ABS Chicago

America's Beauty Show dedicated a large section of the show floor to the Nails Central. NAILS editors interviewed some key exhibitors to find out what's flying off the shelves.

by Erika Kotite

Business|Articles|Jan 25, 2016

In Memoriam: Bill Halfacre

Bill Halfacre ran OPI's sales and marketing department for the past 15 years. The 40-year industry veteran died January 10, 2016 at the age of 74.

by Erika Kotite

Business|Articles|Jan 19, 2016

The nail profession has lots of time-tested products and techniques too good to toss aside. But are there times you should be modernizing yourself, and aren't? Take this quiz to see if you're roaming in the Mesozoic Era.

by Erika Kotite

Nail Bytes|Articles|Dec 31, 2015

Fingernails in the Lyrics: 7 Songs from 1950s to 2015

Great (and not so great) songs through the decades with fingernails in the lyrics.

by Erika Kotite

Nail Design|Articles|Dec 15, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Holiday Liquid Stone Nails

Artistic Notes on Nails: Elsbeth Schuetz helped us send out some holiday cheer with liquid stone poststamp nails for our December 2015 cover.

by Erika Kotite

Business|Articles|Dec 10, 2015

Buying Salon Furniture Online

Nail techs are buying supplies online, but what about big-ticket items like pedicure thrones, nail care stations, and drying tables? What the forward-thinking retailers are doing to bring value to the digital shopper.

by Erika Kotite

Nail Design|Articles|Dec 8, 2015

NAILS Readers' Choice Awards 2015 Winners

For the 12th year running, the NAILS Readers’ Choice Awards honors your favorite professional nail products.

by Erika Kotite

From the Editors|Blog Posts|Dec 7, 2015

Well Manicured Holiday Event Showcases Spa-Quality Nail Services

Melanie McCulley's clever salon fits wellness, therapy, and exquisite nail services into a small space. She tells us how a leisurely service with clients is paying off.

by Erika Kotite

From the Editors|Blog Posts|Nov 16, 2015

New Mobile Nail Salon Opens in Downtown Los Angeles

Nails by Colvon, a nail salon in a stylish truck, cruises the streets of downtown Los Angeles and provides quick, expert nail services wherever it parks.

by Erika Kotite