Jessica Vartoughian Honored by Japan Nail Association
Jessica Vartoughian was honored with the Japan Nail Association’s Certificate of Gratitude in November for her outstanding contributions to the Japanese nail industry.
Nail Tech Develops Her Own Gel-Polish Line
Those Who Can’t Do, Invent: Nail tech Joi Lambert, owner of Purjoi Nail Studio, turned to product development when she discovered her painting skills were below average.
by Judy Lessin
Remembering Vicki Peters: A Tribute to a Legend
Vicki Peters (1954-2014)
by Beth Livesay
On the Road: Wah Nails
In this hipster salon, fashion-forward nail art fans can get whatever they want.
Posh Nails Found Its Niche in Upscale Mall
Having an exceptional space in a top-shelf mall brings all the foot traffic and clients this Denver salon hoped for.
Ryoko Garcia Featured by Kiss Products
Kiss Products sat down with Ryoko Garcia, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 1 winner and professional artist who designed the company's new ‘Temptation’ set in The Collection of consumer nail tip designs. She talks about her passion for nail art and inspiration for The Collection and shows some of her designs from the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist competition.
My Other Life: Athena Elliott, Rock Collector
Rocking Her World: Athena Elliott may be a bling and glitter gal in the salon, but put her out in nature and you’ll find her on the hunt for rocks and fossils.
by Judy Lessin
Turtle Owes Huge Debt to NSI Acrylic
Thanks to the quick thinking of an Israeli veterinarian and a nail tech, one lucky turtle will live to see another day.
Dunbar Wins Minority Business Enterprise Award
Nail tech Maisie Dunbar of Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge in Silver Spring, Md., has received the distinguished 2014 Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise Award for the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Fun for All: NW Nail Tech Retreat
More than 110 nail techs descended on Camp Burton, just outside of Seattle, in October to attend the fourth NW Nail Tech Retreat.
Nail Bar Milwaukee Changes Milwaukee Salon Game
Combining gender-neutral aesthetics with top-notch customer service, Nail Bar Milwaukee ups the ante for the nail salon scene in Milwaukee.
On the Road: Oxygenix Nail Spa
NAILS sent our student blogger Tisha Allen — who, as of this issue, will be a newly licensed nail tech — to find a clean and professional nail salon in her area for those days that she needs a little pampering for herself. This new West Palm Beach, Fla., resident discovered Oxygenix, a nail spa located just steps away from her home.
Astrology Meets Nail Art at LA’s Enamel Diction
The service called Colorstrology is a personalized astrological profile in color that gets translated to nails.
My Other Life: Hope Szymanski, Power Rangers Toy Collector
A Trove of Toys: Nail tech Hope Szymanski and her boyfriend have bonded over a shared love of Power Rangers collectibles.
by Judy Lessin
Style Takes a Front Seat
The StyleSeat app is now available for download on iOS and Google Play.
by Beth Livesay
On the Road: Tips Nail Bar
Initially a well-kept secret, the salon recently outgrew its space and upgraded to a larger space in the building next door.
Essie Unveils Flagship in Hollywood
The Painted Nail is now the home of the premiere Essie salon right in the heart of Los Angeles.