Cover Tech LaCinda Headings: Lay-Off Led to Dream Career In Nails
Her career path led her from grocery store clerk to nail technician to a member of CND's photo shoot team. Advice for others who are interested in having their nail work photographed.
Salon Of The Year Awards Honored Few, Inspired Many
Reading the stories about why these exceptional people got into the nail business and what keeps them going reminded us all what we love about the nail business: It’s about working with people, doing something you love, and making other people feel good.
Taking Your Talent to the Screen
Do you have what it takes to star in a technical video? If you're a highly skilled professional and are unflappable under pressure, you probably do.
Salon of the Year Winners Show Professionalism and Creativity
This year's winners span North America and inspire with their creative and optimistic approach to business and customer service, as well as their passion for nails.
Nail Polish History Dates Back to 3200 B.C.
Did you know that at one time black was the favorite color applied to fingernails, and that men — not women — wore it?
Cover Tech Lisa Lavender—Living Life to Its Fullest
At 31, Lisa Lavender was on top of the world. She had a successful nail salon, a loving husband, and a beautiful 3-year-old daughter. And then one morning her world collapsed.
Tremendous Nail Market Down Under
Though nail care professionals are not required to be licensed in Australia, nails are serious business "Down Under."
Industry Pioneer Mona Hamlin has Retired, But Her Legend Lives On
When she opened her first salon in 1971, nails were still a noveltry. Since then, Hamlin has sold mroe than 50 salons, and nail care has become a billion-dollar industry.
Automakers Take Heed Of Woman’s Special Needs
When is it socially acceptable for men to wear long artificial nails in the workplace?
Paula Gilmore: Nail Professional Extraordinaire
Salon business consultant, educator, competition judge, competitor, speaker, salon owner, nail video technician, magazine columnist, color and image consultant — Paula Gilmore has been all of these and more.
Nail Technician Enjoys A Marriage Of Convenience
Laura Mix has a degree in zoology and is a licensed medical technologist. A year ago, she became a licensed nail technician.
At the Tip of Her Profession
Veteran nail technician Marti Preuss says her first set of nails looked like hammerhead sharks.” “My poor client said, ‘You’re not going to charge me for this, are you?’”
The Second Time's a Charm
At Elegante Nails, close attention to salon furnishings and fixtures, and consistent quality nail care and service place it in a league of its own.
Not Your Typical Nail Tech
A profile on Cecil Baldwin and how his experience being in a female-dominated industry.
Pampering and Polishing His Way to the Top
With diligent attention to clients’ needs, Adam Broderick has created a day spa that delights the eye and dazzles the senses.
Nail Tech Who Swore Off Nails Is Now a Renowned Nail Tech
Herman Paez never expected a nail care career to allow him the opportunities, including world travel.
Pat Van Strander Is a Nail Industry Pioneer
"After I started doing nails, I still did hair for a while, but I was making more money doing nails so I just transitioned into it,” Van Strander says.