On the Road: Colour Bar & Spa
Located in the tourist town of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and nestled in an enclave of diverse shops, ranging from gourmet yogurt to a mini-golf course, is the aptly named Colour Bar & Spa. Even its website lives up to its colorful and engaging name — plus the spa pays attention to retail like few others!
Fashion Meets Relaxation in Chicago’s West Town
At Posh’aah Nail Spa, guests are treated to pampering mani-pedis in a comfy-chic atmosphere. The owner — who quit her successful career as a mixed-use property manager in 2012 to embark on her lifelong dream of opening a nail salon — shares the story of making her dream a reality.
Multi-Dimensional Nail Tech
A licensed nail tech for five years, Missi Barry sells custom-blended indie nail polish.
by Sree Roy
My Other Life: Anthea Thomas, security company owner
“Long gone are the days of big burly monkeys working the club doors. I’m 5-foot-3-inches tall and can do the same job as a 7-foot giant,” says Anthea Thomas, owner of Cornwall, England-based Ant’s Nails and co-owner of GSD Property Protection Services.
by Judy Lessin
“Awesome Nail Tech”
Nancy Dodd sent us an e-mail — subject line “awesome nail tech” — a few months ago, singing the praises of S. Maria Chheo-Shen, who has influenced her life via YouTube tutorials and Facebook nail giveaways.
John Heffner Joins OPI as President and General Manager
In August, OPI Products announced the appointment of John Heffner as the brand’s new president and general manager.
Pretty Crafty
Have you ever accidentally washed and dried a wool sweater and been astounded at the results? Well, nail tech and salon owner Kathy Dent of Salon Glow in Reno, Nev., shrinks 100% wool sweaters and skirts on purpose to make adorable purses and hats she sells in her salon’s retail section.
by Judy Lessin
Nail Snapshots from Switzerland
Editor Hannah Lee traveled with nail tech and celebrity manicurist Elsbeth Schuetz to Switzerland where she went to a European trade show and learned the differences and similarities betwen the nail industry in the U.S. and Switzerland.
OPI Lacquer Bottle Featured at Trademark Expo
In October, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosted its annual USPTO Trademark Exposition in Alexandria, Va., and OPI’s lacquer bottle was one of the select brands featured at the event.
Artistic Nail Design Hosts International Training
Artistic Nail Design recently invited trainees from around the globe to expand their nail horizons with vice president/creative director Alisha Rimando-Botero.
by Judy Lessin
George Schaeffer Highlights OPI Success on Fox News
George Schaeffer, OPI Founder and CEO highlighted the success of OPI and the current state of the nail polish industry in an interview on Fox Business News.
Texas Salon Goes From Mobile to Medical
Mobile salon SPAtaneity caught the eye of several local hospitals and was commissioned to perform services on patients before opening its stationary location in Fort Worth, Texas.
Seal Beach Salon to Re-Open After Deadly Shooting
Seal Beach, Calif.’s Salon Meritage closed its doors after a deadly shooting on October 12, 2011. But now, the salon plans to reopen after undergoing a remodel to give it a whole new look.
NSI Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation
It was 25 years ago — in 1987 — that Fred Slack and his son Rick Slack decided to brand their already successful formulations and create Nail Systems, a name that was changed a few years later to NSI Nail Systems International.
20 Challenges, 20 Solutions
First-time author Lisa Marie Arnold has been providing business consulting services to salon and spa professionals for 20 years. In her book, Beauty Brigade, Arnold interviews 20 salon and spa owners, focusing on the owners’ biggest challenges and how they were solved through business coaching.
Hand & Nail Harmony Family Comes Together For Global Training
Hand & Nail Harmony recently hosted a worldwide training at its headquarters in Brea, Calif. Trainees from all around the world flew in to participate in the first-ever training at the Brea office.
On the Road: True Envy Salon
An established hair salon, True Envy in Orlando recently added nail services to its revamped space.
by Sree Roy