On the Road: Jewels A Nail Box
Nail techs Ellegra Davis and Nicole Rios specialize in nail art that is truly outside of the box.
by Beth Livesay
2016 Nailtech Networking Event Is a Record-Setter!
At the 2016 Nailtech Networking Event during the Premiere Orlando show, NAILS hosted nearly 500 nail professionals who came from around the world for the chance to meet in person.
[InternatioNAILS] Australia: Down Under, Nail Art Is Up
Manicures are the most requested nail service in Australia, and negative space and other trendy designs are so popular they’ve inspired the opening of several nail art-focused salons.
InternatioNAILS: Australia Gallery
Gain insight into Australia's nail industry. This slideshow accompanies the third story in NAILS’ InternatioNAIL series: Australia: Down Under, Nail Art Is Up.
My Other Life: Lorri Silvestre, Social Club Founder
Nail tech Lorri Silvestre started Blue Moon Betties in 2013. This social club brings together women interested in the vintage lifestyle to support a variety of charitable endeavors.
by Judy Lessin
Winnie Huang Wins NAILS Next Top Nail Artist
The Vancouver, Canada-based nail artist flew to Chicago where she presented her final collection of nails, walked a runway, answered questions live on stage, and eventually took home the title for Season Three.
by Beth Livesay
On the Road: Escape
Escape Skin Care Salon & Day Spa is in the thick of many of the city’s biggest attractions, drawing celebrity clients, tourists, and regulars alike.
by Beth Livesay
Head-to-Toe Treatments Delight at Style Me Sweet Beauty Lounge
In the nine months since Style Me Sweet Beauty Lounge opened in Albuquerque’s Uptown area, it has made quite a name for itself. Owners Stephanie Horner and Katie Melendez aim to educate their customers on proper nail care and spoil them rotten with their sugar-sweet treatments.
NAILS Takes Home Two Industry Awards
The Western Publishing Association awarded the NAILS team with two Maggie Awards Friday night.
Salon Owner Says “I Do” at Work
Last May, Columbus, Ohio-based salon owner Lisa Suárez-Brentzel saw her dreams come true when she married the ideal man in the ideal setting: her newly opened salon, Lacquer Gallery
Skyline’s New HQ Is Ginormous
Skyline Beauty Supply’s new 55,000-sq.-ft. Los Angeles location is a virtual paradise for polish lovers — and a fabulous resource for those looking for advanced training in nails.
ONS: Odyssey Nail Systems
Odyssey Nail Systems shows a behind-the-scenes look into their corporate offices, products, competitions, trainings, and events held throughout the world.
My Other Life: Tom Huynh, Bass Fisherman
A Fisherman’s Tale: Salon owner Tom Huynh is stepping away from the salon to try his hand at professional bass fishing.
by Judy Lessin
Kick Back and Have a Chat at Tropical Popical
At Tropical Popical, a flamboyant nail bar located in Dublin, Ireland, no one minds coming across a bit brash or crass. Owners Andrea and Michelle Horan believe that if clients are enjoying themselves, it doesn’t matter if things get a little loud.
#NoMoreBadDays: A Nail Tech Battles Back After a Stroke
In March 2014, nail tech Brisa Alfaro, a Young Nails Senior Mentor, suffered a major stroke after traveling from Los Angeles to New York for a tradeshow. She was very lucky to have survived. Now, in her own words, Alfaro describes her arduous and emotional journey back to good health and the shift in perspective that came with it.
Featured Artist: Arielle Lane
"My artwork comes from my thoughts, emotions, and the experiences I have been through," says Arielle Lane of Pure Natural Nail Lounge in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Stroke Survivor Brisa Alfaro Thanks Well-Wishers
Young Nails educator and stroke survivor Brisa Alfaro posted this video spreading her positive message and thanking well-wishers for their support. #NoMoreBadDays