Focus on San Fernando Valley (California) Nails
Big, small, upscale, and discount salons heavily dot Ventura Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley (about 20 miles northwest of Los Angeles). Here’s a look at doing nails on this well-travelled street.
Applause to the 1996 Top 25 Competitors
These tireless perfectionists have raised the standards of excellence throughout the industry and made nails a little more beautiful.
The Asian Influence
Asian immigrants opened up the world of professional nail care to new consumers, but they also triggered a steady decline of service prices. The long-term survival of the profession depends now on how well all nationalities can work together.
How Tips Are Made
Nail tips are made by a meticulous process that involves a computer, complex mathematical calculations, acetate pellets, and high-powered injection molding machines.
Having It All: A Salon That Mixes Old and New
Mixing the old (as in their decor and tried-and-true customer service) with the new (as in the latest and hottest client-pleasing services) is what makes this New Jersey salon a winner in more ways than one.
Tip of the Month: Protect Against Polish Smudges
Behind the Scenes: Catherine DePoole
A nail technician at She’s Got Nails in Westland, Mich., Catherine did sculptured acrylic nails on this month’s cover model.
First Creative Concept Salon Named
Sensations of Broadview in Ohio is the first Creative Concept Salon in the nation.
Behind the Scenes: Liza Ferraro
Though this was Ferraro’s first time doing a cover for NAILS, she is no stranger to photo shoots. Her work has graced the hands of many a model in NSI’s print ads.
Polish Enhances Home Decor
Tweezerman Vows to Run Again
Step Up to the (Nail Art) Bar
Before she ever went to nail school, Eimsuk Arminio was approached by people on the street who asked her where she got her nail art done.
Rev Up Your Creativity
We all know a killer idea when we hear one, but how about an idea killer?
Behind the Scenes: Sharon Parker
Say Aloha to a Nail Pioneer
Kali Gregory can claim a small place in the history of nails.
Indulge Them Inside and Out
At Fruits of the Spirit in Scottsdale, Ariz., one can’t help but notice the sweet smell of success.
Ciao Bella!
NAILS first heard of Ciao Bella when nail technician Dynise Rein- bold submitted the salons printed materials to the magazines 1996 Graphics Contest.