My Other Life: Chloe Reed, T-shirt Designer
San Antonio-based nail tech Chloe Reed returned to an early passion when she began designing T-shirts.
Crowdsourcing: What Task Do You Procrastinate On?
This month we asked nail techs: What task do you procrastinate on?
OPI Names Tom Bachik Global Nail Ambassador
Tom Bachik is the new global nail ambassador for OPI.
On the Road: Polish PDX
The largest city in Oregon is fast becoming a hub for custom nail art, thanks in part to unique artists like Kristi Rathert.
by Beth Livesay
On My Mind: Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Patience is supposedly a virtue, but these days, I feel like hardly anyone exhibits this trait. A swipe or a click is all that’s expected to connect us with what we want. I too crave the satisfaction of a quick turn-around, but my most recent manicure appointment showed me that some things are just worth waiting for.
by Beth Livesay
Nail Tech Provides Manicures on Hurricane-Damaged Caribbean Island
For Yuba City, Calif.-based nail tech Kristina Carlson, manicuring became a life-changing experience when she visited the hurricane-devastated city of Nassau, Bahamas, with a group from her church.
California Nail Tech Among Las Vegas Shooting Survivors
22-year-old Taylor Barr was shot in the arm at the Route 91 Harvest Festival Sunday night.
Crowdsourcing: What is Your Biggest Fear?
This month we asked nail techs: What is Your Biggest Fear?
Prép Beauty Parlour: A One-Stop Beauty Shop
An icy, 18th century French-inspired wonderland perfectly suited for brides-to-be, Prép Beauty Parlour in Vancouver, Canada, offers every service a woman could need in preparation for her big day: nail art, lash extensions, hairstyling, makeup, waxing, and even cosmetic tattooing.
by Nancy Kirk
Healthy Tech: Amy Manker
Although Pennsylvania nail tech Amy Manker ate a healthy diet, her body had become weak due to lack of exercise and years of long hours spent sitting down. On the hunt for an exercise she didn’t loathe, she discovered cardio hooping, thanks to her daughter.
On the Road: The Polish Room
After only a year and a half, The Polish Room in Orlando, Fla., packs in a steady, nail art-loving clientele. The tight-knit staff even travels to the Premiere Orlando show together for education and shopping.
by Beth Livesay
On My Mind: Fear Not!
This month as I was putting together our Crowdsourcing piece I discovered that there are many things that scare you.
by Beth Livesay
My Other Life: Andrea Storlie, Weightlifter
For nail tech Andrea Storlie, weightlifting has become a way of life. “It’s actually helped me as a manicurist because my back and arms are much stronger than before I started,” she says.
Salon Fanatic Tour 2017
Executive editor Beth Livesay traveled coast to coast touring salons and talking to nail techs. Here are her pictures from the road.
The Benefits of JC Penney and Instyle's Project Cinderella
Earlier this year, JC Penney and Instyle rolled out Project Cinderella, which offers amazing employment opportunities to salon professionals. We spoke to Melissa Bozant, longtime nail tech and participant in the program about the many benefits Project Cinderella provides.
On My Mind: Back to School
Before I worked in publishing I worked in public education. I consider it a privilege to have spent so much time in the school system. I was there to teach, but I loved my job because of what I learned.
by Beth Livesay
Healthy Tech: Susie Meador
Nail tech and salon owner Susie Meador was never satisfied with typical gym visits and never made exercise a priority, but after watching a fitness boot camp class near her salon, she decided to try out the group fitness class for herself and never looked back.