On the Road: The Painted Nail
With service names like The Walk of Fame and The Starlet, nail techs make sure clients who stop by get the A-lister treatment.
Duri Cosmetics Marks 25th Anniversary
In January 1990, Faina Ritz and David Dubrow launched Duri Cosmetics with a single hair removal wax formulation. The formulation was a success and the business expanded to nail lacquers and treatments.
by Judy Lessin
Acrylic Nail Art Is the Name of the Game
Adore Dolls Parlour specializes in acrylic nail art, making it the only salon of its kind on Australia’s Gold Coast.
7 Questions With Gel II
7 Questions with La Palm Spa Products CEO Michael Le, director of R&D and regulatory affairs Dwayne Gavin, and creative director Heather Newhouse.
My Other Life: Michelle Fajdiga, Singer
Harmonic Convergence: Nail tech Michelle Fajdiga is part of a trio that sings jazz, blues, rockabilly, and even a bit of rock.
by Judy Lessin
China Glaze Creates Colorful Community
The new site from China Glaze nail polish is mobile-friendly and details the extensive color collection the polish brand has to offer.
by Beth Livesay
Lessons From a Polish-Lover Turned Entrepreneur
NAILS chatted with Nailette founder Lynn Wang about the polish-passionate consumer.
#NailedIt Documents the Vietnamese Nail Experience
Award-winning filmmaker Adele Pham delves into the salon world in her new feature-length documentary #NailedIt: Vietnamese & The Nail Industry.
This Mobile Nail Salon Offers Convenience and Hygiene
La Lacquerie, serving California’s Bay Area, has brought the nail service to the client with simple, waterless, and easy-to-book amenities.
On The Road: Paintbox
There’s been a lot of buzz around Paintbox, a modern manicure studio located in the SoHo area of New York City. While in town for New York Fashion Week, I was invited to drop in and see what all the hype was about.
by Beth Livesay
Show [Us] Your...Creative Space
We asked nail techs to show us where they create. Here’s a look at the studios, desks, and workspaces where masterpieces are made.
From Tweet to Beverly Hills: How Footnanny Found Fame
Gloria Williams, better known as Footnanny, has made a name for herself since receiving Oprah’s endorsement via social media. Now working at a salon in Beverly Hills, Calif., she invited me to try her signature Footnanny service and revealed that the secret to her success is remembering where she comes from.
by Beth Livesay
Websites Worth Watching: INM's Wear It
INM’s Wear It tab allows you to change nail length, shape, skin color, and polish color to see how products will look on you or your client. They even have a male hand and feet.
by Beth Livesay
On The Road: Essie Nail Lounge
This Essie flagship salon carries the brand’s entire product line, luring clients away from the Strip and offering a more complete salon experience in Town Square Las Vegas.
by Beth Livesay
My Other Life: Marsee Essington, Twirler
A Twirler Takes to the Field: Nail tech Marsee Essington began twirling as a young child.
by Judy Lessin
Côte Offers a Custom Beach Experience
With a unique business model, fresh retail items, and its own line of polishes, this beach-chic salon in Los Angeles creates a weekly retreat for customers.
Jenna Le Talks About Paying it Forward (#NailedIt Documentary)
CND education ambasssador and nail artist Jenna Le talks about her humble beginnings and the importance of paying forward her knowledge and experience in the nail industry for the documentary, #NailedIt: Vietnamese & the Nail Industry. www.naileditdoc.com