Hannah Lee

On My Mind: Are You Focused?

Can Doing Nails Make You Fat?

Staying active has to be a conscious effort. We can’t hold our jobs totally responsible for our weight issues, but they do play a role. I’ve seen from personal experience the effect of a sedentary job.

On the Road: SugarBubble, Miami Shores, Fla.

Light blue walls, natural bamboo elements, and a crystal chandelier give off a fresh feeling in this cute shabby chic salon.

Secret Ingredient: Green Tea

Green tea extracts are often used in skin care products to restore, protect, and heal skin. How does this secret ingredient work?

Is the Nail Industry Really Recession-Proof?

Whether we’re in a true recession is up to who’s doing the reporting, but what are the indicators in the salon?

On My Mind: Can We Change the Stereotype?

I’m looking for a place I like to call a nail boutique. It would be focused primarily on natural nails, and it would have interesting and unique services (where they’d serve drinks to match the services).

On My Mind: Invest in Yourself

Hannah Lee's letter from the editor.

Behind the Scenes: Happy Anniversary to Us!

For NAILS’ 25th anniversary issue — our silver anniversary — veteran technician Tom Bachik created these impressive high-gloss, chrome nails for our cover shoot.

On My Mind: Your Wish Was Our Command

With changes on the horizon, NAILS Magazine's 25th anniversary is a fitting time for reflecting on its past and envisioning its future.

On the Road: Stella Nova

Hannah Lee celebrates her visit to Charleston, Souch Carolina by hunting down a new salon to visit. 

Behind the Scenes: Rock Star Toes

Young Nails educator Melissa Garcia of Studio 115 in Tulare, Calif., made these Rock Star Toes for NAILS’ December 2007 cover. Once you get the hang of it, a set takes only 15-20 minutes to complete.

I Have an Idea

This special Idea Issue of NAILS is chock full of new ideas and places to find inspiration. Use it to get your creative juices flowing.

On the Road: Sassi Nail Bar in Florida

The theme of the salon is modern and trendy (bold pink walls mixed with black, red, and white, accents) and carries the bar idea throughout.

Let Them Be Entertained

Waikiki Plantation Spa

On the Road in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Aloha from Hawaii

Hannah Lee reports from the Japan Nailist Association's third annual Japan Olymp Pics. This year, it was in Honolulu, bridging the gap between Japan and the United States.. 

How to Earn an Extra $10,000 Without Working Overtime

Sell one more bottle of polish each day. If you sell one $10 bottle of polish you should make $5 net profit on it, adding up to an extra $1,800 a year.