Display Gets Student Nail Art Noticed
Nail instructor Kim Meecham has found a unique way to show off the nail art done by her 11th grade class at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic District Secondary School in North Bay, Ontario.
by Judy Lessin
Judy Lessin
Features Editor
The Making of a Seasonal Sensation
To keep services fresh and innovative, every year the nail team at Ginger Bay Salon & Spa reviews and revises its seasonal pedicure offerings in an extensive collaborative process.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Lorri Silvestre, Social Club Founder
Nail tech Lorri Silvestre started Blue Moon Betties in 2013. This social club brings together women interested in the vintage lifestyle to support a variety of charitable endeavors.
by Judy Lessin
NAHA Nail Category Finalists From the 1990s
Hey, did you know the NAHA 2016 finalists were announced earlier today? Click here to see the finalists in the nail category. If you’re in the mood for a little reminiscing, enjoy this retrospective of finalists from the 1990s. (Way to go Marti Preuss!)
by Judy Lessin
Give Back on Cancer Survivor Beauty & Support Day
June 7 is Cancer Survivor Beauty & Support Day. Since 2003, beauty professionals have opened their doors on the first Tuesday in June to offer complimentary beauty services to cancer survivors.
by Judy Lessin
Becker Is Back on the Competition Circuit
Masterworks founder Amy Becker is happy to be back in the competition arena after a few years off.
by Judy Lessin
PBFC Aims to Educate California Legislators at Tent Event
The Professional Beauty Federation of California (PBFC) hosted its 16th Welcome to Our World (W.O.W.) event on April 11 in Sacramento, Calif.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Tom Huynh, Bass Fisherman
A Fisherman’s Tale: Salon owner Tom Huynh is stepping away from the salon to try his hand at professional bass fishing.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Gunjan Bhugra, TV Show Host
Hail to the Host: Lucknow, India-based nail tech Gunjan Bhugra is also the host of a regional TV show aimed at women.
by Judy Lessin
Our Favorite Nail Doctor Is Launching Her Own Treatment Line Tonight on QVC
Dr. Dana Stern is launching her new treatment line, the Dr. Dana Nail Renewal System, tonight on QVC.
by Judy Lessin
Ghanaian Nail Techs Get an American Education
Nail tech and entrepreneur Maisie Dunbar traveled to Ghana where she led an advanced training at a nail salon.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Vickie Meador, Antique Seller
Recycled Goods: Nail tech Vickie Meador and her husband shop estate sales and second-hand stores looking for items to refurbish and resell.
by Judy Lessin
Cocktail-Inspired Polishes Come With Mixers
Alex Martin Dean’s cocktail-inspired polish line, called Nail Buzz, launched five bold colors last fall.
by Judy Lessin
From Shark Tank to Pedi Tub
Three friends who pitched their gourmet mango preserves on “Shark Tank” decided to take a share of their profits and open Simply Panache Nail Bar & Pedi Spa in Hampton, Va.
by Judy Lessin
February 2016 Cover Tech Ashley Gregory Pushes Boundaries
Cover Tech Ashley Gregory talks about her cover image and gives advice to other techs looking to move into editorial work.
by Judy Lessin
Gel Nails Prevent Musical Mishap
Nail tech Vickie Meador came to the rescue of a guitar-player who wanted gel reinforcements on his strumming hand.
by Judy Lessin
Celebrate Thomas Edison’s Birthday With Illuminating Nail Art
Where would we be without the inventions of Thomas Alva Edison, born this day in 1847? He brought us the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and, of course, the light bulb. Here’s our tribute to his genius, in nail art form.
by Judy Lessin