Know Your Spa Treatments: Ear Candling
Ear candling is a safe, gentle, natural way to remove excess wax and debris from inside the ears.
by Judy Lessin
Judy Lessin
Features Editor
The Theme’s the Thing: Old Paris
Carrosse de Beauté, a new nail and makeup studio in Xanthi, Greece, appeals to the princess in every woman.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Melissa Steppler, Ambulance Service Volunteer
“I have had more scary moments than I have fingers!” says Melissa Steppler, owner of Impressions of Brilliance Esthetics Services in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, and a volunteer with St. John Ambulance (SJA), a volunteer organization with trained Medical First Responders who offer medical services at public events.
by Judy Lessin
Q&A With a Beauty Industry Advocate
Politics Beauty is an umbrella organization that consists of state-level, grassroots advocacy organizations that initiate and address legislation that affects the beauty and barber industry. At its head is nail tech Tamara Johnson. We asked Johnson to tell us about the organization and how readers can become involved.
by Judy Lessin
Designing Woman
“I wanted the salon to be very chic and luxurious but have sex appeal, all at the same time,” says Candice Idehen, owner of the new 1,400-sq.-ft. Bed of Nails in New York City.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Crystal Smith, racing crew chief
A Woman With Drive: “The car is our baby,” says Crystal Smith, owner of Polished & Pampered in New Oxford, Pa., and crew chief for her husband’s race car, a 1979 Chevy Camaro.
by Judy Lessin
Best Foot Forward: Pedicure Upgrade
CJ Murray has learned plenty of tricks in her 26 years as a licensed nail tech. Chief among them was her wine-and-dine promotion that successfully upgraded clients from a $25 to a $45 pedicure, while also boosting retail sales.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life, Ruthy Carter, Horse Trainer
Building a Bond: “I grew up with horses. When I was young I’d ride and work with them whenever I got the chance. I’d watch them for hours, studying their body language and their interactions with each other and with me,” says nail tech and horse trainer Ruthy Carter.
by Judy Lessin
Gelish NailStyle App Available for iPhone and iPad
New from Gelish, NailStyle is a beauty and fashion magazine offering nail technicians an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look into the gel polish brand.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Crystal Rice, roller derby player
She’s been roller skating nearly all her life and she’s good at it. But for years when people asked if she was interested in roller derby, San Diego-based nail tech Crystal Rice didn’t give it a second thought.
by Judy Lessin
PBFC Hosts Legislators at “Welcome To Our World” Lobbying Event
This year there were over 250 individual services performed on policymakers, regulators, and staffers by more than 40 beauty professionals who volunteered their time and expertise to showcase the world of beauty.
by Judy Lessin
Just Look at That! A Picture's Worth 1,000 Words When It Comes to Nails
Nobody knows better than Las Vegas and San Francisco-based nail tech Sindy Mark the value of a photo when it comes to inspiring clients to try something new.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Teaching Teens
No two days are ever the same at Atlantis Alternative High School in Flint,Mich., where Carrie Schaaf has taught English and art for the past five years.
by Judy Lessin
A Perk for Military Members
Va-Va Varnish salon in San Diego, Calif., offers active military members and their spouses a 15% discount on all services, add-ons, and retail.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Lina Nyberg, Special Effects Makeup Artist
When she’s not enjoying the peace and quiet of the salon, you’ll find Stockholm-based nail tech and salon owner Lina Nyberg running between film and theater sets as a special effects makeup artist and mask maker.
by Judy Lessin
Run a Contest, Get a Logo
An online marketplace for graphic design, 99designs uses “crowd-sourcing” to get your graphic design needs met, whether it’s a logo, website design, or branded T-shirt.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Dori Swope, Juggler
A nail tech at Essence Hair Salon in Pasadena, Calif., Dori Swope first learned to juggle at age 16 when she was taught by a cute boy who lived nearby.
by Judy Lessin