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On the Road in Old Towne Orange (Calif.)

by Liza Samala, NAILS art director

Full of antique stores and historic old buildings, walking through the streets of Old Towne Orange is like taking a step back in time. You would never even know that a dreadful California freeway looms just a short distance away.

• Industry News

Orly Grabs for Greatness

by Staff

Orly's rubberized cap gets innovation nod from Global Cosmetic Industries editors.

• Business

The Right Time, the Right Product

by Staff

The original goal of NAILS is still true today.

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2002 Top 25 Competitors

by Staff

The pool of available competitions shrunk, making it more difficult for both veteran and novice competitors to exercise their skills and earn points. Yet while the opportunities to participate may have diminished, determined techs kept the competitive spirit alive.

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Behind the Scenes: Danny Haile Celebrates NAILS 20th Anniversary

by Staff

For this month’s cover, we asked Danny Haile to recreate the long, red nails from yesteryear.And we challenged him to put his own modern spin on the look.

• Business

The Blue Lagoon

by Vanessa Jezin

Brooks & Butterfield Ltd. in Northampton, Mass., is the creative brainchild of two women who wanted to create the most specialized spa in its market. With their backgrounds in the beauty industry, it was inevitable that this year-old spa would become an instant success.

• Business

A League of Your Own

by Suzette Hill

Caught between high-volume discount salons and high-end mega-spas? Rather than try to win by their rules, write your own rules geared to a more narrow and tailored clientele and create your own niche.

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NAILS Editor Goes on the Road to San Francisco

by Patricia Oropeza

Owner Cinta Gibbons describes her namesake as a classic urban destination where creativity flows as clients and nail techs, stylists, and estheticians interact.

• Business

AII Acquires IBD

by Staff

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Beauty Fly-buys Take Off

by Suzette Hill

It took several years of persuasive arguments and consumer research, but airport salons and spas are taking off. And the sky’s the limit as to the opportunities with on-the-go clients seeking convenience and speed.