On My Mind: Ed Bobit, the Coach of Bobit Business Media, Passes Away
Ed Bobit, founder of Bobit Business Media (which publishes NAILS and VietSALON), passed away peacefully on June 29, at age 86.
by Hannah Lee
Fly Girls Nail Art Takes Off
Longtime flight attendant Holly Kalil offers first-class treatment for the price of coach in her retro airline-themed nail salon.
by Tracy Rubert
On the Road: Marilyn Monroe Spa
Located in Orlando, this fun, flirty spa pays homage to the late, great queen of the silver screen. And with more locations slated to open soon in Florida, Southern California, Hawaii, and Arizona, women all over the country will be able to enjoy glamorous pampering and star treatment.
by Tracy Rubert
U.K. Nail Industry Association Forming
Nail techs in the U.K. face many of the same challenges we do, says Belinda Price, who recently co-founded the U.K.’s Nail Industry Association (NIA) with fellow techs Sue Davies and Amanda Gould.
My Other Life, Samantha Bassett, Debt Collector
A Credit to Her Profession: Nail tech Samantha Bassett also works as a debt collector for a credit union.
by Judy Lessin
Cuccio Naturalé Celebrates 15 Years of Success
NAILS asked Cuccio and Patricia Freund, vice president of marketing for Cuccio Naturalé, to tell us about the evolution of this popular natural nail, hand, and foot care treatment product line.
"Very few worked in nails back then..." #NailedIt documentary
Thuan Le, one of the first 20 Vietnamese American nail technicians speaks of her experience getting into the nail biz with the help of Hollywood actress Tippi Hedren. She and Tippi Hedren are in the documentary #Nailedit: Vietnamese & the Nail Industry. Coming Soon! http://www.naileditdoc.com
On the Road: The Nail Mender
Until recently, 100% of Crestlynn Wesig’s business was sculptured pink-and-whites. Adding natural manicures and pedicures was a recent addition to The Nail Mender in Akron, Ohio.
To the Moon and Back: The Modern Day “Moonicure”
Sharon Trickett is not your average nail tech. This London-based mobile nail artist known as Minnie Moons makes her living off of a single nail style, and in so doing has built a successful niche business that even boasts a celebrity clientele.
by Beth Livesay
Cosmoprof 2014: Danny Haile's 50th Surprise Party
Friends of Gelish founder, Danny Haile, gathered in Las Vegas to throw him a surprise 50th birthday party before the craziness of Cosmoprof began.
Party It Up at Posh Pedicure Lounge
Bright pink, leopard prints, and pop music at a nail salon? Meet London, Ontario, Canada’s Posh Pedicure Lounge, where the parties go late and girlfriends bond over pedicure chairs.
Family, Legacy, the Vietnamese Nail Industry: Naileditdoc.com
Kelvin St. Pham, a former engineer turned nail tech, talks about family, legacy, and the Vietnamese Nail Industry. He is in the documentary, #NailedIt: Vietnamese & the Nail Industry. http://www.naileditdoc.com
On The Road: Glen Ivy
Among the many pools at Glen Ivy hot springs in Corona, Calif., lies a nail oasis. The nail salon at Glen Ivy boasts a fully stocked retail area and has partnered with SpaRitual to provide relaxing natural nail services.
by Beth Livesay
My Other Life: Megan Gollop, Hen Owner
Eggs for All; Megan Gollop, owner of Nails by Megan in Portugal Cove, Newfoundland, Canada, is the proud owner of six laying hens.
by Judy Lessin
OPI’s Weiss-Fischmann in New Role
OPI Products announced the transition of Suzi Weiss-Fischmann from OPI co-founder and executive vice president to OPI consultant.
Essie Opens Las Vegas Flagship Salon
LOOK Style Society, Las Vegas’ only all-inclusive beauty destination, partnered with Essie to open the city’s first Essie Nail Lounge, offering all of the brand’s over 250 trademarked nail polish colors and gel-polish services.
Nail Salons Capture a Bit of Old Hollywood
Marilyn Monroe’s glamorous legacy and engaging personality provide the inspiration behind Marilyn Monroe Spas.
by Judy Lessin