Cuccio Motivates Canadian Audience
Cuccio Naturalé and Star Nail International CEO Tony Cuccio was in Quebec City in November to help celebrate Summum Beaute’s 25th anniversary.
On The Road: Sugarcoat Nails
Located just a few blocks from the capitol building in Austin, Texas, this chic nail salon specializes in manicures and pedicures with a dash of nail art thrown in.
by Hannah Lee
My Other Life: Melissa Steppler, Ambulance Service Volunteer
“I have had more scary moments than I have fingers!” says Melissa Steppler, owner of Impressions of Brilliance Esthetics Services in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, and a volunteer with St. John Ambulance (SJA), a volunteer organization with trained Medical First Responders who offer medical services at public events.
by Judy Lessin
NailBar and Beauty Lounge Keeps the Miami Vibe Alive
With modern decor and egg-shaped pedicure stations, NailBar and Beauty Lounge infuses luxury service with an upbeat and exciting ambiance.
Aveda Founder Horst Rechelbacher Dies at 72
Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher died Saturday at his home in Osceola, Wis. He was largely credited as the person who put the organic wellness focus in the salon.
On the Road: The Loft
This hair and nail salon is nestled in a quaint, pedestrian-friendly strip of Old Town Camarillo, Calif. The Loft might draw you in with its spa services and bohemian decor, but clients say it’s the customer service that keeps them coming back.
NW Nail Tech Retreat Rocked
More than 100 nail techs descended on Camp Burton just outside of Seattle to attend the third NW Nail Tech Retreat held October 18-21, 2013.
Hawaiian Adventure: Nail Those Profits at Sea
The 2013 Nail Those Profits At Sea Cruise to Hawaii was an unqualified success. NTP set sail September 13 from Vancouver, Canada, with professional nail techs from all over the U.S. and Canada.
The Beauty of Technology
Many cosmetology schools are getting on board with technology to help supplement students’ education. Minnesota School of Cosmetology is the first cosmetology school in Minnesota to add Apple iPad technology to its learning curriculum.
The Social Game Changer
We asked techs who have been in the business five years or more how technology and social media have changed their daily salon lives.
by Beth Livesay
Show Us Your...Nail Bar
Nail bars are great for letting clients get side-by-side manicures and they’re perfect for quick services as well. A new trend we’re seeing in nail bars is offering multi-levels to accommodate the disabled and smaller clients who might not be comfortable sitting on a raised stool.
In the Spotlight: An Interview With Sandy Borges Combs
Hand & Nail Harmony's West Coast Regional Education Manager, Sandy Borges Combs, shares her experience in the nail industry with Gelish NailStyle, from the moment she decided to become a nail technician to becoming an educator. You Might Also Like: Gelish NailStyle App Available for iPhone and iPad
On the Road: Studio Bijoux
With homemade vintage elements, this full-service Canyon Country, Calif., salon is more than meets the eye. Offering a full retail boutique and a welcoming atmosphere, the team at Salon Bijoux made me feel right at home.
On the Road: Jon Ric Medical Spa and Wellness Center
This beautifully decorated medical spa in Charlotte, N.C., not only has a full-time onsite cosmetic surgeon, but Jon Ric Medical Spa and Wellness Center’s primary focus is on total body wellness. Combined with a clean, modern décor and lavish services — it’s safe to say that this is not your typical spa.
My Other Life: Crystal Smith, racing crew chief
A Woman With Drive: “The car is our baby,” says Crystal Smith, owner of Polished & Pampered in New Oxford, Pa., and crew chief for her husband’s race car, a 1979 Chevy Camaro.
by Judy Lessin
Karaoke Captivates Salon Clients
Quarter Dinh’s friendly personality, singing voice, and unique business model has created quite a stir in the Detroit area where he is known as Quarter The Singing Manicurist.
Smokies Event Was Smashing Success
The sixth Nail Tech Event of the Smokies took place August 25-26 in Gatlinburg, Tenn., with 225 nail techs in attendance and 30 nail company booths.