Alibaba.com, a China-based global e-commerce marketplace for small businesses, told NAILS that searches on Alibaba.com for nail art products have increased 42% in the one-year period from July 2011 to July 2012. Some other fun facts
A market segment within the U.S. day spa and nail salon industry likely to experience growth in the next five years is the male consumer, according to a recent report by market research firm IBISWorld. The
Artistic Nail Design held its International Training Seminar this past week at its main office in Brea, Calif. The classes were headed by Alisha Rimando-Botero, the executive vice president and creative director for Artistic, and over 30
Fantasy nail art found its way onto the catwalk at the Hartland Mansion in Las Vegas. The annual Hair Wars Supreme Salon Tour, produced by Windy City Media, began its cross-country tour in
OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Labor) recently provided salons with a handy guide called Stay Healthy and Safe While Giving Manicures and Pedicures, but did you know that
On July 30th, Hand & Nail Harmony hosted its first International Educator Training & Certification at the company’s Brea, Calif. headquarters. More than 100 team members from 24 countries came together for four days of intense
I remember nodding my head in agreement as I read nail tech and blogger Maggie’s rant about how the phrase celebrity manicurist doesn’t refer to a manicurist who’s a celebrity herself but to a manicurist who
Many of us get inspired by YouTube videos these days, and new online series SuperStyled plays that up with short (the first one is under 4 minutes) episodes that showcase total makeovers — nails, makeup, and
As one of the editors at NAILS Magazine who converses with readers via our burgeoning Facebook page, I always find it useful to hear about how other brands (salons, product manufacturers, other magazines, etc.) handle social