Hannah Lee

Internet Techs Wake Up With Tom Holcomb

I recently attended the Premiere Beauty Show in Orlando, Fla., where I attended the first annual NailTech Internet Breakfast.

On the Road: Barrington, RI

While on a long weekend in Rhode Island, I decided to drop by a small nail salon in Barrington, a quaint little town outside of Providence.

WANTED: A Few Good Techs (Ideas on Attracting New Talent)

Finding (and keeping) hard-working qualified nail technicians is one of the most pressing issues facing the beauty industry today. When the nail business is at an all-time high, we find ourselves asking what factors are contributing to this industry dilemma. It is time for us to stop asking, “Why?” and start asking, “What can we do to solve this problem?”

On the Road: Chesapeake, VA

California Dreamin': New Salon Chain Opens

A new breed of nail salon is on the horizon and the first glimpse of the future is in Beverly Hills, Calif. The future nail salon "chain" is called Hands On and the owners say they have designed a nail business that opens up a whole new realm of service-oriented, quality spa manicures and pedicures at reasonable prices.

The Final Four States Without Nail Tech Licensing

With Alaska, Connecticut, and Nebraska well on their way to licensing nail technicians, the Final Four is quickly coming down to the Very Last One.

On the Road in Chicago, IL

After a hectic day on the trade show floor, what better place to go than the spa? And what better spa to go to in Chicago than Kiva?

Small Challenges, Big Design Ideas

Nail technicians work in all types of spaces, from the home- based, one-table salon to the upscale day spa, and everything in between. No matter what type of salon you own or work in, there is always room for design improvement.