On My Mind: Never. Stop. Learning.
NAILS editor Hannah Lee discusses the importance of continuing education and how online learning is not readily available.
by Hannah Lee
Hannah Lee
Associate Publisher/Editor
On My Mind: Ed Bobit, the Coach of Bobit Business Media, Passes Away
Ed Bobit, founder of Bobit Business Media (which publishes NAILS and VietSALON), passed away peacefully on June 29, at age 86.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: How Do You Celebrate?
Editor Hannah Lee shares a few ideas to help you start brainstorming for your next milestone celebration.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Back to Basics
Editor Hannah Lee discusses the basics of salon sanitation in hopes that our industry can make sure we're all meeting the standards.
by Hannah Lee
On The Road: Hush Nail Boutique
When Carla Alvarado realized nail services were booming at her Lincoln Park hair salon, she decided to open up a nails-only salon right across the road.
by Hannah Lee
Behind the Scenes: What a Man
Cover tech and NAILS Next Top Nail Artist 2nd runner-up Buddy Sims shows you how to get the look he created for the June 2014 cover.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: All Nail Art, All the Time
Editor Hannah Lee discusses the latest nail art craze and how you can incorporate it into your salon business.
by Hannah Lee
Godzilla's Eye Nail Art Tutorial
Find out how nail tech Buddy Sims created his eye Godzilla eye in this step-by-step tutorial.
by Hannah Lee
Tropical Neons and Sultry Shades Complete CND’s Paradise Collection
Get away this season with CND’s new Paradise Collection. Available worldwide beginning March 1, 2014, these alluring seasonal shades, fragrances and accessories provide a daring tropical look.
by Hannah Lee
Top Industry Artists to “Empower” Nails at Premiere Orlando
Featuring all-new nail films in a limitless number of ways, Empower Nail Art is bringing together an all-star nail cast at Premiere Orlando on June 1-2.
by Hannah Lee
Behind the Scenes: Musical Nail Art
Music to Her Ears: Ryoko Garcia paints a song with legendary music artists Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, and Sammy Davis, Jr., for our April 2014 cover.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Are You Up for a Challenge?
Editor Hannah Lee celebrates the inaugural year of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist.
by Hannah Lee
Ryoko Garcia Is NAILS Next Top Nail Artist
The nine-year industry veteran from Florida (by way of Japan) dedicated every free moment to completing each of the weekly challenges. Her artistic skills, attention to detail, and love of her craft helped her win the title of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist.
by Hannah Lee
NTNA: The Final Challenge
See the photos from NAILS Next Top Nail Artist's final fantasy nail art challenge, sponsored by Gelish.
by Hannah Lee
Behind the Scenes: A Feather in Her Cap
Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based nail artist Melanie McCulley was the editor's choice winner for our 2014 Cover Tech Contest.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Don't Sell Yourself Short
Editor Hannah Lee challenges you to look at your nail art pricing structure to determine whether you're selling yourself short.
by Hannah Lee
On The Road: Sugarcoat Nails
Located just a few blocks from the capitol building in Austin, Texas, this chic nail salon specializes in manicures and pedicures with a dash of nail art thrown in.
by Hannah Lee