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Educator of the Year: April Buford

by NAILS staff

The winner of Educator of the Year is crowned.

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Nail Technician of the Year: Debra Shoaff

by NAILS staff

Debra Shoaff is Nail Technician of the Year for 1996. She discusses her work ethic and how she approaches nails.

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Runner-Up: Nail Depot

by NAILS staff

When Greg and Rose Tosti decided to start a nail salon in Boca Raton years ago, they were told by friends and family it wasn’t such a good idea. Now, with 110 employees and a steady stream of 4,000 clients coming in each week, the Tostis are glad they didn’t listen.

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Runner-Up: Finger's Nail Studios Inc.

by NAILS staff

Finger's Nail Studios in Illinois joins the cast of winners as a runner-up.

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Taking Vermont by Storm: Green Door Day Spa

by Nails Staff

Green Door in Vermont is the winner of the Salon of the year with 1-3 Nail Technicians.

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Canadian Salons Wrap Up Two Divisions

by NAILS staff

The Nail Shoppe, owned by Debbie and Gary Krakalovich, in Toronto Canada is crowned a winner.

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Behind the Scenes: Leticha Hughes

by Staff

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NAILS Show East Pulls Out All the Stops

by Staff

NAILS SHOW East started with a bang on Sunday morning when keynote speaker Leil Lowndes of Applause Ltd. inspired attendees to achieve excellence in client service while at the same time taking excellent care of themselves.

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Look Homeward Angel

by Victoria Wurdinger, contributing writer

When Stevie Ehmer gave up her big-bucks tourist industry job to open a day spa/salon, she was really looking to go home again to relationships, familiar faces, and the comfort of community.

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Salon Facelifts

by JoLynn Vensel

To stay up-to-date and to keep clients and staff interested and excited, many salon owners have opted to redesign their businesses. Is it time for your salon to go under the hammer and nails for a whole new look?