On My Mind: Seeing New Sites
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the new Nailsmag.com! The site took years of collaboration between editors, designers, consultants, our web team, and even some of you, our readers, to pull together. It was a huge undertaking and it often wasn’t easy, but I hope the resulting site is one you find useful for your business and one you genuinely enjoy scrolling through.
by Beth Livesay
Healthy Tech: Stephanie Shelton
Greensboro, N.C.-based nail tech Stephanie Shelton sees her passion for jiu jitsu as a positive influence on her life.
My Other Life: Gina Burich, French Teacher
Mentor, Ohio-based nail tech Gina Burich combines her love for nails with her love for the French language by working as a high school French teacher.
Bellacures Introduces Virtual Reality Salon Experience
Bellacures has introduced its Virtual Reality Mani Pedi, an immersive experience using a virtual reality headset to transport customers to the destination of their choice.
South African Salon Provides Services for Unique Community
Salon owner Precious Sikhonde of Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, has always had a passion for the beauty industry. She ran a salon franchise before branching out on her own to open her salon, The Stain Bar, in 2017.
My Other Life: Michelle Martin, Product Performance Evaluator
Michelle Martin is not only a nail tech of 28 years, but also a product performance evaluator for L'Oréal, where she puts her nail professional prowess to the test.
Cosmoprof North America 2019
Cosmoprof North America 2019 took place in Las Vegas, July 27-30. NAILS editors previewed new products and met with the biggest names in beauty.
Madam Glam Holds Website Event in Support of PETA
Madam Glam is holding an event with PETA on its website to raise awareness of animal testing.
On the Road: Kleur
As a longtime fan of nail art collective Kleur, I was excited to find that they opened a salon in Long Beach, Calif., to showcase their artwork and eclectic style.
by Beth Livesay
Crowdsourcing: If you could change one thing about your work environment, what would it be?
This month we asked nail techs: If you could change one thing about your work environment, what would it be?
by Beth Livesay
On My Mind: My Stint as a Nailympia Judge
I was honored to be asked to judge Nailympia USA for its debut at Premiere Orlando.
by Beth Livesay
Windsor Salon Owner Feeds the Homeless Each Week
Queen Tran owns Queen Nail Spa in Windsor, Calif. Each week she gives back to the community by feeding hundreds of homeless.
by Beth Livesay
My Other Life: Orma Swearinger, Chemist
Greenwood, S.C.-based nail tech Orma Swearinger has a special insight into how nail products are made: She has worked at a specialty chemical company for nearly 20 years.
Maisie Dunbar Discusses Starting Her Own Cosmetics Line
Learn how Maisie Dunbar started her own cosmetics line in this interview.
Crowdsourcing: How much do you rely on beauty influencers for education and inspiration?
This month we asked nail techs: How much do you rely on beauty influencers for education and inspiration?
On My Mind: Just Enjoy It
In a recent interview with NTNA champion and NAILS guest editor Valerie Ducharme, she reminded me that everything happens too quickly, and that the best course of action is usually to enjoy the moment rather than dread it.
by Beth Livesay
Maisie Dunbar Interviewed on Entrepreneurship as a Woman
On the Alan Michael Show, Maisie Dunbar discusses her experiences as a female entrepreneur.