Orville J. Stone, M.D. 1930-1992
NAILS "Nail Doctor" passes away
From Great Idea to Best-Selling Product: What manufacturers go through to bring a product to market.
A behind the scenes look at how products are developed.
From Motorcycles to Manicures
Creating a salon from an auto parts shop was a lot like giving a nail service – involved cleaning up the dirt, giving the area some shape, and adding a couple coats of paint.
Salon Industry Loses Matrix Founder Arnold M. Miller
Co-founder of Matrix Essentials passed away after a year-long battle with cancer.
Company Founder Is As Tough As Nails
Gena Labs founder surprises intruder with a six shooter.
How Companies Got Their Names
Owners put as much thought into finding a name for their companies as parents do for their children. People, songs, and dreams provide inspiration.
Flo Jo Has It All
Florence Griffith Joyner brought glamour and record speed to women’s track and field, becoming as well known for her long, painted nails as her sports abilities.
Nailco’s Salon of the Year Winners Show Sensational Style and Business Smarts
1992 National Salon of the year AWARDS
NIA Gets to Work with New Board and New Agenda
Board members of the Nails Industry Association meet to hammer out member benefits and elect officers.
1993 “To Do” List
Industry leaders share their company agendas for 1993.
"All in the Family" Takes on a New Meaning
Mothers and daughters discover that their business relationships are based on the same cornerstones as their family life: communication and trust.
The Korean Influence
Nail salons have long been a stronghold for immigrant employment in larger cities, but the Koreans’ entry into the industry has had the greatest impact. In New York, their road to success and their industry involvement might surprise you.
Fitness Center Is the Perfect Place to Get Nails in Shape
Coni Notter — nail technician, aerobics instructor, and leotard designer — finds that locating her salon in a gym allows her to juggle three businesses.
Fly With Me — the Manicure’s Free (in flight manicures)
Upper class passengers aboard certain Virgin Atlantic Airways flights can receive a manicure or massage from an on-board beauty therapist at no extra cost.
Mary's Place Combines a Salon, Laundromat, and Car Wash
When salon owner Mary Sims sees a need, she develops a new business. Blushes Salon, Soap Opera Laundromat, and Valet Car Wash keep the customers satisfied.
Breaking With Tradition
From furnishing to salon philosophy, Ramona Boudreaux rejected the traditional salon setup and drew on her past to create a unique atmosphere clients bask in.
A Day in the Life of a Nail Competitor
NAILS follows a new nail compettior from contest registration to the awards ceremony.