On My Mind: A Life-Changing Experience
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist 2014 winner Ryoko Garcia shares her thoughts on how winning the nail art contest changed her life.
Losing a Friend. My Memories of Vicki Peters
Vicki loved nails, the nail industry, nail technicians, nail magazines, nail jokes, nail cruises, nail trends, nail memes, nail salons, nail shows, and just about anything nail-related.
Podcast (2007) Vicki Peters Interviews NAILS' Cyndy Drummey
Industry leader Vicki Peters interviews NAILS Magazine's Cyndy Drummey in her first podcast on the nail industry.
Glitz for a Glamorous Guest: The Tooth Fairy Drops By
Nail tech Rachael Waggoner of Dazzlin’ Digits 3D Nails in Lakewood, Colo., is lucky to count Mirealla Chavez, a professional tooth fairy, among her clientele.
Jan Arnold Recognized for Community Service
CND co-founder Jan Arnold was one of five finalists honored by San Diego Magazine as part of its 2014 Woman of the Year Awards.
Remembering Vicki Peters
We know Vicki touched many lives, including all of ours here at NAILS Magazine. She was truly a part of our family.
A Video Tribute to Vicki Peters
Vicki Peters, nail industry icon, educator, mentor, manufacturer, nail technician, pioneering competitor, and dear friend, passed away December 31, 2014. Click here for more information.
Tech Has a “Can-Do” Attitude
“I spend most of my weekends in late summer and fall canning home-grown organic foods,” says Jennifer Lutz, a tech at Tangles Hair and Nails in West Chester, Pa.
by Judy Lessin
Vicki Peters, Industry Icon, Passes Away
NAILS is devastated to report that industry icon Vicki Peters passed away due to complications from cancer.
Bernadette Thompson's A-List Polish
Celebrity nail tech Bernadette Thompson recently launched her namesake color collection.
by Beth Livesay
Nail Tech Trains Diabetic Alert Dog
Tech’s Passion Saves Lives: Salon owner Shari Finger penned a book about her experiences training a diabetic alert dog at home.
by Judy Lessin
Inside OPI Headquarters with Suzi
In 2011, Dell Business honored OPI as one of America's favorite small businesses. Here's a behind-the-scenes look inside the OPI headquarters. Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Executive Vice President & Artistic Director of OPI, single-handedly creates every nail lacquer in the collection while making the ongoing education of nail care professionals a priority. A passionate color expert and trendsetter, Suzie has always leveraged the evolution of technology and the power of quick and easy payment to keep her company updated, connected and ever efficient.
My Other Life: Yuko Jarowicz — Model, Actor, Extra
Success on the Set: New as she is to the business, nail tech Yuko Jarowicz earns more as an actor, extra, and model than she does as a tech.
by Judy Lessin
Mars and Venus in the Salon
On the nail competition floor, couple Emese Koppànyi and Frédéric Edange can be found both paired together and battling each other. The duo married in Las Vegas in 2014, then for their “honeymoon” won the Perfect Match category together. The newlyweds talk about the male-female dynamic in the nail salon and beyond.
Websites Worth Watching: Vetro
Vetro’s new English language site sells to the U.S. only.
by Beth Livesay
My Other Life: Wendy Carlson, Costumer
Dressed to Thrill: “I was costuming when most people thought it was just for Halloween,” says nail tech Wendy Carlson of Designing Lines Salon and Spa in Kokomo, Ind.
by Judy Lessin
Noel Asmar Among Top Female Entrepreneurs
Noel Asmar, CEO and lead designer of Noel Asmar Pedicure Bowls and Accessories, was recently recognized as one of the Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in Canada.