Happy Birthday to Nailco
Ironically, Nailco Salon Marketplace, today one of the largest nail product distributors in the world, came about by accident.
Nigeria’s First Lady of Nails
Being a nail pioneer in Nigeria isn’t easy. But Adetokunbo Awogboro is blazing trails right and left, with a little help from loyal clients, and a friendly customs officials or two.
Orly International — Made in Hollywood
Orly not only launched the French Manicure, but promoted its development into the fashion statement it remains today.
Star Hones in on Middle East Nail Care Market
According to the company, nails are already a focal point for many Arab women. Hands are often the only uncovered area, and traditional henna designs are applied to accentuate the nails.
Creative Nail Design Systems Takes London by Storm
Jan Arnold introduced the company’s new educational program, The Creative Academy, to more than 200 attendees.
The Hottest Show in Las Vegas
Show attendees were abuzz with the announcement of Top Gun, NAILS Magazine Show’s newest competition.
Cover Tech: Keeping a Competitive Edge
Winning nail competitions could get you noticed. How about being called to endorse nail products? Add to that starting your own product line! The sky's the limit for technician Kim Morgan.
The Men’s Room Proves a Popular Hangout
You’ll get no namby-pamby, perfume-scented, touchy-feely beauty care at The Men’s Room, a new Las Vegas-based salon where “Men can be men.”
Nails Are Her Vehicle to Success
Nail technician Terri Taricco love nails so much so that two years ago she got a personalized license plate that read "NAILS."
Editor's note: The Faces Behind NAILS
You’ve come to know my face on this page over the past five years — now there are some other people whom I would like you to meet. You probably know their names, and if you get to our tradeshows, you may know some of their faces.
Cover Tech: Tom Bachik Is a Man on a Mission
“Competition is in my blood,” says the husband, father, and former high school athlete.
Dynamic Educator Has a Class Act
As an instructor, when Doug Smith sees nail technicians in his audience playfully slug each other in the arm, he knows he’s made his point.
That Was Then, This Is Now.
CND's Jim Nordstrom Named to Science Task Force
CEO of Creative Nail Design Systems is helping the university understand what businesses are looking for in graduates.
Bringing New Ideas to the Old World
“I got started doing nails through my mother, Sandra Bauer, who has been doing nails for almost 30 years now. I always watched my mother work, and I was always fascinated with nails,” saysSheilie Lucke, a German nail technician profiled this month.
Hands Across the Water
Electra Sawbridge has London head-over-nails in love with her cozy, classy salon.
The Neatest Tech Around
"Manicure table manners" are rewarded