When Art Meets Business, Work’s a Vacation
Eimsuk Arminio combines a background in commercial art and a love of nails to make her work successful beyond the salon.
The Three Entrepreneurs
Cooperative management enables three businesses to work together as one very successful full-service salon.
Alabama Home-Based Salon Provides Southern Hospitality
Vicky McCain converted a sun porch and removed a hot tub to make room for Nubs to Nails Salon in her home.
Nails Around the World
The United States may lag behind Japan in high technology, France in high fashion, and the Soviet Union in military weapons (high anxiety), but when it comes to nail care, the U.S. takes a backseat to no country. Nail technicians the world over emulate the popular styles and applications of Americans.
Motherhood Enriches Salon Career
The same TLC that working mother Cindy Fairchild uses to nurture her family life makes her employees and clients feel cared for as well.
NMC Elects Officers, Shows Vibrant Spirit
New officers include Myriam Zuckerman Clifford as president.
The Better to See Your Nails!
With manicures done under the microscope, the finished nails speak for themselves.
The Night Is Always Young at Nails After Dark
Dee Holland credits her prospering salon’s growth to midnight closings, a relaxed atmosphere, and self-assured technicians.
You Can Fight City Hall
The Stevensons of Hollywood Nail Care convinced their zoning board that nail technicians should be considered professionals.
Amico’s Grand Got Its Name for Incomparable Service
Amico’s employees are trained to primp and pamper clients into euphoria.
A Penchant for Perfection: Profile of A Perfect Ten Nail Salon
In a state that doesn’t even require licensing, Larry and Nancy Bergere set their own standards.
Jan Bragulla Named NNTG Person of the Year
Bragulla earned the award for her efforts to raise the consciousness and professionalism of nail technicians
You Can Take It With You
Maureen Volpe’s clients and employees liked her salon so much they learned her methods and franchised her name---in 55 salons nationwide.
Tammy Taylor Seminar Motivates Orlando Nail Technicians
Hands-on training emphasizes motivation and marketing as much as product techniques.
Alfonso Segovia Wants to Be King of the Jungle
This Chicago nail artist has made a career of winning, but his biggest competitor is himself.
She Sells Nails by the Seashore
A profile of Tips Nail Salon of Foster City, California
At the Top of the Heap: Tom Holcomb Makes a Competition Comeback
Known as "the guy who does nails" Tom Holcomb comes back to nail competitions in fighting form.