The U.K's Struggle for Nail Products
Nail art and technology are still in their infancy in England, but the nail technicians and suppliers offering nail products are keeping busy filling orders.
Behind the Scenes
Having six years under her belt as a nail technician, Carla Collier was pretty confident of her skills and ready to put them to the test at her first nail competition.
Behind the Scenes: Loucynthia Rossi-Kittrell
Cover tech Loucynthia Rossi-Kittrell did silk wraps on this month's cover model.
Creative Gets a “Radical” Patent
After three years of paperwork and examiner reviews, Creative Nail Design Systems has acquired a patent for its Radical Solarnail acrylic system.
Sig Frends: A Friend to Many
Beauty professionals mourn the passing of Sig Frends.
Support System is Central to Success
Despite being totally deaf, Melissa Phillips has been a total success in the cosmetology business.
News Story Examines Asian Salons
A recent article reveals a growing respect for the nail business as a prosperous industry providing valuable services.
Multi-Talented Tech Is Wired
Debbie Doerrlamm was the first nail technician to establish a commercial site for nail technicians on the Web.
NAILS Show West- Everyone Went Home A Winner
On the exhibit floor, in the classrooms, in the competition arena, and even outside the show in the casinos, NAILS Show West attendees were ranking it in---product deals, technical tips, business ideas, and even a little bit of cash for a few lucky individuals.
A Repeat Performance Winner
Nail Galleria in Pittsburgh takes home the Nail Salon of the Year title again.
Tweezerman's LaMagna Running for Congress
Canadian Salons Wrap Up Two Divisions
The Nail Shoppe, owned by Debbie and Gary Krakalovich, in Toronto Canada is crowned a winner.
Taking Vermont by Storm: Green Door Day Spa
Green Door in Vermont is the winner of the Salon of the year with 1-3 Nail Technicians.
Runner-Up: Finger's Nail Studios Inc.
Finger's Nail Studios in Illinois joins the cast of winners as a runner-up.
Runner-Up: Nail Depot
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.
Runner-Up: Golden Shears
Golden Shears' newly expanded salon with nail technicians earns a Salon of the Year Runner-Up title.
Runner-Up: The Great Escape
Another runner-up salon is featured, this time a relaxing spa in Michigan.