My True Love
Have you ever dreamed of leaving the industry to get a “real job”? Techs who have tried it share their stories of how they came to realize their first love is their true love. They also share the challenges they encountered when they returned after an absence.
Art for Art's Sake: Video Gallery + Nail Salon to Open
This fall in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Rita de Alencar Pinto is revealing Vanity Projects, a gallery-style space with an atelier-type nail salon where clients will watch contemporary fine art films while getting their nails done by internationally acclaimed nail technicians.
by Sree Roy
Double-Decker Salon Grabs Attention in Indiana
In February, established salon Cali Spa moved into a two-story location in thriving northern Fort Wayne, Ind. The affordably priced salon not only hired additional nail techs, but also brought hairstylists, massage therapists, and estheticians onto their team, with the hopes of expanding into a one-stop beauty shop.
My Other Life: Marilyn Garcia, Motocross Enthusiast
She’s the only woman in Puerto Rico to race an ATV in motocross and win and she owes it all to dear old dad. Caguas, Puerto Rico-based nail tech and CND educator Marilyn Garcia started racing in 1988 with her dad, Norbert Garcia, a winning drag racer.
by Judy Lessin
The FingerNailFixer in the UK
British beauty blogger Hollie Wakeham interviews FingerNailFixer Holly Schippers at the Olympia Beauty Show.
Beach-Side Nail Salon Makes a Splash
Stay Polished Nail Boutique, a nails-only salon, retains customers with personalized hour-long treatments and perfected product application systems. By staying current with the latest gel-polish trends, the salon preserves its status as a “go-to” salon in La Jolla, Calif.
My Other Life: Holly Gregson, Boxing Coach
“I got involved with coaching by being the parent of a boxer,” says Holly Gregson, owner of Monarch Nails in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and head coach for Razor’s Edge Boxing Club, which she runs with her husband.
by Judy Lessin
On the Road: Nails & Cosmetics
Grenchen, Switzerland, might be well-known for its watch industry, but there was no need to tell time during my relaxing gel-polish pedicure in this bright, airy nail salon.
by Hannah Lee
Top 25: Allison Baker Lands Top Spot in 2012
After dabbling in competitions for years, nail tech Allison Baker started this year out with gusto by keeping her competition schedule full and her product applications perfect. Her hard work paid off — landing her in the #1 spot on this year’s Top 25 list above a group of very talented and competitive nail techs.
by Tim Crowley
Maisie Dunbar on BluffaJo Cosmetics
Nail tech and salon owner Maisie Dunbar discusses her skin and make-up line, BluffaJo Cosmetics. You Might Also Like: BluffaJo Sugar Butter Pedicure Recipe
Essie Flagship Salon Opens in New York City
No detail was overlooked at Essie’s first-ever flagship salon, which opened in June at the newly renovated Samuel Shriqui Salon on 65th Street and Madison Avenue in New York City.
Nail Tech Event of the Smokies Continues to Grow
Now in its fifth year, the Nail Tech Event of the Smokies has dropped the word “networking” from its title and turned into a full-fledged tradeshow. Taking place this year at the Gatlinburg Convention Center on Sunday, June 24, the event hosted 27 nail companies, more than 50 educators, several company owners, and 200 nail tech attendees.
Botero Joins Artistic Nail Design
World champion nail artist, educator, author, and licensed nail tech Alisha Rimando Botero has joined Artistic Nail Design as executive vice president and creative director.
Some Like It Polished: Marilyn Monroe Nail Boutiques
This fall, Marilyn Monroe's iconic style will be translated into a series of a nail salons.
by Sree Roy
Belava's Successful Try at DIY
If none of the vendors could get the plushness of the pedicure chairs correct, then Belava would figure out a way to do it themselves.
by Sree Roy
Making the Grade: Elevating Nail Schools
All too often, cosmetology schools in the U.S. aren’t putting their best foot forward when it comes to educating future nail technicians. For nail schools to get all As when it comes to training students for the real salon world, we need more dedicated nail instructors, increased hours, and a commitment to more than just the state board exam.
by Sree Roy
On the Road: Julep Nail Parlor
Five years after Jane Park opened her first salon dedicated to connecting women through color, the Julep brand is still bringing women together, in the Seattle metro area and beyond.