A Closeup Look at Karen’s Nail Designs
The highly personable couple behind this dynamic firm prove that the feeling of success is often found in the love of the product.
WINBA ‘85
“The point of this show is to provide information, new products, techniques, and to recognize excellence that when combined will work toward the betterment of the nail technician and nail industry.”
Salon Profile: 'The Perfect Nail'
This Atlanta, Georgia salon has found that the path to success is via the franchise route
Profile of Karen’s Nail Designs
How to Sell Gold Nails With Anything Goes
In any game, the good players, the winners, approach their moves with concentration, strategy, daring. The luck of the draw, the throw of the die, the turn of a card all become choices rather than events.
JDS decides to answer need; adds nail forms to line
ACT FIVE: Joico's New Venture Focuses on Business-Oriented Education
Joico Laboratories Inc.'s newly established nail division Act Five recognizes an industry-wide need for specific business education and has established a detailed and comprehensive program that goes far beyond just production application.
What is OPI? The Real Question May Be “Who”
What is it that goes into OPI sculptured nail products? Personality…and lots of it. The personalities of the two key individuals who run and manage this acrylic product firm, and the imprint they have left on the three-year-old Southern California company, tell as much about their product as any chemical analysis…and probably more. A company’s policies and style are very much a reflection of the people who run it. Therefore, the question is not necessarily “what is OPI?” but “Who is OPI?”
Joyart Jewelry Company: a “Tiffany” look tailored just for the nail
Company vice president Arthur Cafaro says, "We want to be identified with a certain style. We want to be looked upon as the Tiffany of the nail jewelry business ... Tiffany in terms of innovative styling and design."
Joico Labs Kicks Off New Nail Product Line as Separate Division
Steve Stefano of Joico Laboratories announces the establishment of “Act Five,” Joico Lab’s new nail division and new nail product line.
Gena Labs Moves Into Larger Facility, Sites Increased Demand for Product
For over half a century, Gena Laboratories, Inc. has manufactured quality, professional beauty products. The Dallas based company was purchased by Howard F. Black and Don Cottam in 1979 and has experienced dramatic sales growth each successive year. Prior to the purchase, Gena was primarily known for its Adios products of Nail Polish Removers, Warm-O-Lotion and Warm-O-Later Manicure Heaters.
Nail Care Spreads to Japan
Akiko Kimura develops beauty/manicuring school to develop market in Tokyo
Nailmate: Stunning Success through Creative Fundamentals
A profile on one of the pioneering companies in the nail business: Nailmate
Sherway Cosmetics: A Surprise Discovery
Running a fledging business and introducing a new product is never an easy task. Nobody knows who you are, and more than likely may wait to see what you can do before being accepted into the business community.
The Nail Express: An Image Of Dependability for the ‘80s
Image is everything, she says, especially in the beauty industry. People need to understand you, to get an idea of who you are and what you stand for.
Las Vegas Show and Party Promoted By Goddess Co.
Billy Lightfoot and Tom Freeman: Jack Of All Trades With A New One… Manicuring
The session was set up with two male manicurists, a rare breed in this predominantly female business, and I had been told that Billy Lightfoot and Tom Freeman were beer drinkin’, good time carousers.