Continuum and European Touch Co-Owner John Meyerovich Dies at 75
John Meyerovich, co-owner of Continuum and prior to that, European Touch, has passed away at the age of 75.
My Other Life: Faye Fitzjohn, Law Student
Owner of Nails and Beauty by Faye in the town of Milton Keynes, U.K., Faye Fitzjohn is pursuing her degree through the Open University, which offers home-based learning.
On the Road: ProFiles
Profiles co-founders Ami McClure and Traci Dungan bring their experience as nail competitors, salon professionals, and educators to those working in their salon family in Cape Coral, Fla.
Tracey Lee Named NAILS Next Top Nail Artist
Tracey Lee is not new to the nail industry. She has done everything from teaching to judging to vlogging, but now she can say she has truly done it all. The Eindhoven, Netherlands-based tech flew to Chicago in March where she was crowned the champion of Season 4.
by Beth Livesay
Image's Gold Rush Manicure
Image Salon is now advertising their Gold Rush service, featuring Models Own Gold Rush Couture polish. This bottle of polish alone costs $130,000.
by Beth Livesay
On My Mind: This is a Team Sport
I have learned almost everything I know about being part of a team from working here at NAILS.
by Beth Livesay
Guys Do Nails, a Nail Salon for Men
Get Rustic: To commemorate Father’s Day and all of the wonderful men in the nail industry, this month’s salon profile focuses on Wilmington, N.C.-based GDN Nail Bar, a male-friendly salon that stands for “Guys Do Nails,” owned by dad, athlete, handyman, and nail tech Dynh Le.
InternatioNAILS: South Africa
Gain insight into the nail industry in South Africa. This slideshow accompanies the eighth story in NAILS’ InternatioNAIL series: South Africa: Nail Color Goes From Occasional Indulgence to Everyday Wear.
Photos from Advance Beauty College + Harvard Business School Meeting
On the 42nd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, Advance Beauty School co-owners Tam Nguyen, Linh Nguyen, and their mother and co-founder Kien Nguyen spoke about their experiences in obtaining their "American Dream" for the HBSAOC Leadership Series, a monthly meeting featuring Orange County-based businesses that are leaders in their fields.
Advance Beauty College + Harvard Business Event
This video is a brief look into the history of Advance Beauty College in Garden Grove, Calif., created for a presentation for the Harvard Business School Association of Orange County.
My Other Life: Lynda Langille, Balloon Twister
The hardest thing about being a balloon artist, says nail tech Lynda Langille, is that she’s had to sacrifice her long, gorgeous nails.
Orchard Nails: Loyal Clients, Loyal Techs
For most people, the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis was anything but a blessing. But for Orchard Nails owner Thomas Kent Irwin, there was an unexpected opportunity hidden in the chaos.
On the Road: The Nail Room
The Nail Room is a quick 45-minute drive from any of the world-class ski resorts in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Nail Stars Cruise Sets Sail in September
Sail along with John Hauk and a talented group of nail stars on a seven-day adventure to the Western Caribbean.
Photographer Publishes Paint & Polish
Photographer Helen Maurene Cooper recently released her book, Paint & Polish: Cultural Economy and Visual Culture from the West Side. Cooper spent eight years building relationships with nail techs, salon owners, and clients in Chicago to take the photos that appeared in this book. NAILS spoke with the photographer and author about why she found the subject of nails so fascinating.
by Beth Livesay
The Theme’s the Thing: Industrial Chic
Clean, chic, and “Instagrammable” were the adjectives nail tech Joanna Xu and husband Lambert Hahm had in mind when they designed their new salon, Nailbox LA.
Featured Artist: Bree Garland
"The world is filled with horrible things, so it’s nice to take a little breather and smile at a silly little watercolor portrait of Larry David or The Dude from The Big Lebowski," says watercolor portrait artist and nail tech Bree Garland from Nailed It Portland in Portland, Ore.