
Runner-up: Nails on Broadway
Nails On Broadway finishes its first year with a runner-up title for Salon of the Year.

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

Educator of the Year: April Buford
The winner of Educator of the Year is crowned.

Runner-Up Nail Technician of the Year: Michele Baker
Michele Baker earns the title for runner-up Nail Technician of the Year
Runner-Up Nail Technician of the Year: Catherine DePoole
Catherine DePoole proves her skills by earning a runner-up spot for Nail Technician of the Year.
Runners-Up Educator of the Year: LaCinda Headings & Angie Tullis
The duo LaCinda Headings and Angie Tullis entere as a team and both proved themselves worthy of the runner-up title for Educator of the Year.

Runner-up Educator of the Year: Kym Lee
Kym Lee dazzles by earinging a runner-up title for Educator of the Year.
Experience is the Best Teacher
Donna Rodriquez discusses her formula for success.

Behind the Scenes: Leticha Hughes
NAILS Show East Pulls Out All the Stops
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.

A Day at the Doctor’s Office
Richard K. Scher, M.D., is known around the world for his research on nail disorders. A peek into Dr. Scher’s research facility shows how he has brought nails to the forefront in the field of dermatology.
Look Homeward Angel
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.

Just Call Her Contessa
After 15 years as a nail technician and owner of The Nail Shoppe in Toronto, Canada, Debbie Krakalovich was due for some recognition.

Salon Facelifts
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?
Reaching New Heights: The Old Fashion Way
A salon's prestige is built on excellence, not image.

Editor's Note: What About A National Standard for Competitions?
I think the balance of scoring should be even between shaping and product control.

She's Banking On Beautiful Nails
Working 9 to 5 is definitely not the norm for Brenda Thomas, a nail technician at Stray Cats Exclusive Salon in Atlanta, Ga.



