On the Road: Mario Tricoci
With 15 locations, the Mario Tricoci name is well-known in the Chicago area. Believe it or not this was our first visit to the Michigan Avenue location that has been open for 14 years.
by Hannah Lee
Hannah Lee
Associate Publisher/Editor
On My Mind: Never Stop Learning
Here are 10 ways to never stop learning even after you’ve entered the workforce.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: The Art of Appreciation
Editor Hannah Lee discusses the importance of both positive and negative feedback.
by Hannah Lee
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Introduces Final 12
It’s with much excitement that we announce the 12 finalists in our inaugural NAILS Next Top Nail Artist contest.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Is It a Social Burden?
My advice: Find out from your clients what sites they are active on before adding these sites to your lineup. Set up your accounts across the platforms where the majority of your clients already are.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Let's Not Mess Up a Good Thing
Editor Hannah Lee discusses the importance of following proper gel-polish removal procedures.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Every Cover Has a Story Behind It
Editor Hannah Lee takes a walk down memory lane to share her favorite covers in our 30-year history.
by Hannah Lee
Behind the Scenes: Pretty Pinwheel Nails From April 2013 Cover
Light Elegance educator Darcy Olin shows you how to get this month's cover look.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Building the Next Generation of Nail Stars
Editor Hannah Lee talks about the importance of identifying new nail talent with our new NAILS Next Top Nail Artist contest.
by Hannah Lee
Behind the Scenes: Our Pearl Anniversary Cover Nail Art Look
We tasked nail tech Tom Bachik with creating nails to celebrate our “pearl” anniversary without being too literal.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: 30 Years Old ... My How We've Grown
Editor Hannah Lee reflects on NAILS Magazine's 30th anniversary.
by Hannah Lee
On the Road: Nails & Cosmetics
Grenchen, Switzerland, might be well-known for its watch industry, but there was no need to tell time during my relaxing gel-polish pedicure in this bright, airy nail salon.
by Hannah Lee
European Nail Vacation
After several years of urging from Swiss-born, California-based nail tech Elsbeth Schuetz, Editor Hannah Lee hopped on a plane and headed first to Zurich, Switzerland, and then to Dusseldorf, Germany, to attend two European beauty shows.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: In Search of the Perfect Nail
Editor Hannah Lee finds that the perfect nail is impossible as well as subjective, but every nail tech should still strive for the best.
by Hannah Lee
On the Road: Maya Spa Wellness Center
The bohemian beach town of Tulum, Mexico isn’t exactly known for its salon services. But MayaSpa Wellness Center had manicures and pedicures on its salon menu so I decided to give it a try.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: A Tale of Two Labs
Editor Hannah Lee got to tour the City of Hope headquarters as well as CND's research and development lab and found that a lot can be learned by stepping out of the office or salon and taking time to develop professionally.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Practice Makes Perfect
Editor Hannah Lee explains what nail techs should practice, outside of just doing nails, that can help their careers.
by Hannah Lee