How to Host Your Own Fashion Event
A Fashionable Fête: If you’re a nail salon owner, there are certain occasions when a party is absolutely necessary. A grand opening usually sits at the top of that list. If, however, your business is located in an area where there are other nail salons, the challenge becomes throwing a different kind of celebration that will make yours stand out.
by Beth Livesay
Salon Profile: Sitting Pretty at Dallas Beauty Lounge
Tucked away a few miles south of Pittsburgh, Dallas Beauty Lounge is poised to expand to accommodate a growing clientele. Its months-long waiting list is indicative of a level of service that clients can’t find anywhere else.
My Other Life: Nellie Neal, Holiday Home Decorator
Over the past five years, nail tech Nellie Neal has established a custom holiday decor business — called Jingle Nells — that warms and brightens clients’ homes during the long Minnesota winters.
by Judy Lessin
In Memoriam: Cosmetology Icon Jerry Gordon
Jerry Gordon, a third-generation award-winning hairdresser, salon owner, and past president of Cosmetologists Chicago, died on November 26, 2015. His dedication to the craft and to helping others succeed is remembered.
On the Road: Red Door Spa
With 30 locations nationwide, this landmark salon and spa can be found at only the most elegant resorts. The Red Door Spa housed in Litchfield Park, Ariz., is the furthest west of this chain.
by Beth Livesay
Nail Salon Spotlight: Primp & Polish
OPI showcases Primp & Polish salon located in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Jeff Pink on Orly’s 40th Anniversary
Orly founder Jeff Pink shares are a few of his insights on Orly’s 40 years in business and his special relationship with the City of Angels.
File Maker Tropical Shine Marks 25 Years in Business
In October 2015, Tropical Shine celebrated 25 years of producing high-quality nail care products for the professional industry.
A Lesson in Loyalty and Passion
Light Elegance’s Lezlie McConnell recalls her introduction to the nail industry.
On the Road: Smudge Nail Bar
Making its mark on the Massachusetts nail scene, this “clean and green” salon chain aims to become a trusted brand and stands out for putting health at the forefront.
My Other Life: Steven Hall, Innkeeper
Suite Romance: Several nights a week, you’ll find nail tech Steven Hall 20 miles away from his Janesville, Wis., salon in beautiful Lake Geneva, working the evening shift as an innkeeper at the Lazy Cloud Bed & Breakfast.
by Judy Lessin
It’s All About Nail Art at I Scream Nails
Unique to its core, Australia’s I Scream Nails serves up beautiful nail art amidst brilliant jewel-toned graphics with the sweet theme of frozen treats. The concept behind this eclectic manicure studio was carefully crafted by co-owners and life partners Celia Cecchi and Ben Johnson.
Watermarks With Signature Style
Get a custom-made self-portrait logo to brand your nail business.
by Beth Livesay
Websites Worth Watching: Minx
Minx’s website gets a makeover.
by Beth Livesay
On the Road: Wet Canvas Nail Bar
Salon owners Diana Sek and Chad Price opened Wet Canvas Nail Bar in Austin, Texas, after several years of research.
by Hannah Lee
My Other Life: Sherri Traweek, Scareactor
Nightmare on Singapore Street: Nail tech Sherri Traweek spends her Halloweens performing as a scareactor at a haunted house.
by Judy Lessin
Be Part of the Scene at Polished Nail Bar
Refined is the word that comes to mind upon entering the minimalistic and ultra-trendy Polished Nail Bar. Owners Sonny Kim and Haley Tran are veteran nail technicians who have made a name for themselves in Charlotte, N.C., as a result of their innovative approach to doing nails.