On My Mind: I'm So Excited
I always love getting out of the office and seeing what’s going on firsthand. And after the year we had last year, it’s refreshing to see the shape of things turning around.
by Hannah Lee
Hannah Lee
Associate Publisher/Editor
West Coast Vs. East Coast: A Day With 2 Celebrity Nail Techs
Associate publisher and editor Hannah Lee takes a look into the lives of two very in-demand, jetsetting celebrity nail techs for a day.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Gel Mania
It’s been a while since the nail industry had something truly new to capture our imagination. But over the course of the last several years, several professional manufacturers have been fine-tuning gel technologies and the product developments are truly something to get excited about.
by Hannah Lee
On the Road: Be Beauty, San Diego
I found Be Beauty by posting a message on the NAILS Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nailsmag) that I was looking for a salon in San Diego. Nail tech Brian Garces messaged me back to come to the salon where he works. When I looked it up online and saw it was in a cute little 1920s-era bungalow, I was sold.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: What Inspires You?
By definition, inspiration is a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation, or the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Are You Evolving? Your Clients Are.
Whether you decide to add a new service, or completely rethink how you’ve set up your salon, commit to making at least one change in your business this year.
by Hannah Lee
On the Road: The Painted Nail
The Painted Nail — a cozy, shabby chic-style space with white-washed wood floors, big comfy white armchairs, vintage-inspired chandeliers, and pretty purple walls. Clients (including many celebrities) come in to get their nails done, but stay for the camaraderie.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Can I Google You?
Today, more than ever, your clients use the Internet as extensions of their everyday lives.
by Hannah Lee
Out with the Old, In with the Bold
Big. Bold. Bright. Color. That’s what we thought when we opened the 2010 spring polish collections. This season’s new nail colors are the brightest, boldest, most vibrant hues we’ve seen in years. So instead of showing you a few colors from each collection (which frankly wouldn’t do them justice), we decided to showcase the collections in full so you can get the same dramatic effect. For once, we have no props, no gimmicks, no stories — we’re simply letting the colors speak for themselves.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Fear Factor Doesn't Fly With Us
Risé Carter of NSI, Doug Schoon of CND, Paul Bryson of OPI, and numerous other manufacturers and nail techs have sent letters to Dr. Oz. I encourage you to do the same. Go watch the video and then click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.
by Hannah Lee
Week 19: Educate Yourself to Give You Business a Boost
With 2010 right around the corner, and New Year’s resolutions floating around your mind, what better time to rededicate yourself to new experiences in the new year? A great way to build your business is to reinvest in your greatest asset — yourself (and if you are a salon owner, your employees too). There are so many different options for continuing education. Here’s a quick refresher of where you can go to increase your knowledge.
by Hannah Lee
Behind the Scenes: Matte About You
With the new matte polish craze this fall, we used OPI’s matching matte and shiny versions of the same color to create a monochromatic French look. It’s a great understated but fun look for the holidays.
by Hannah Lee
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
The NAILS Readers’ Choice Awards takes us inside the minds of nail care professionals to offer us a look at what you think about the products used in salons every day.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: What the World Needs Now
I'm pretty excited to be almost done with the year 2009. It has been a rough year for magazines and the beauty business.
by Hannah Lee
New Moon
Half-moon manicures are the newest fall trend to take the runways...and your salons...by storm.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Is Your Salon a Party Spot?
Here are some ideas on how to make your salon the "IT" place to party.
by Hannah Lee
On the Road: Polished Nail Bar, Charlotte, N.C.
About a year ago I was visiting my mom in North Carolina. She wanted to get a pedicure so I grabbed a copy of the local monthly Skirt. There was an ad for Polished Nail Bar. We went in for services, but I didn’t call ahead and tell them I was coming. (Meaning, I was incognito — not Hannah the editor of NAILS, just Hannah the girl who was taking her mom to get a pedicure.) After our services, I introduced myself to the owner and promised to come back on an “official” visit next time.
by Hannah Lee