On the Road: Nail Bar at Walgreens, Chicago
This is no ordinary Walgreens. Enter the two-story flagship at State and Randolph and smell fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, witness a sushi chef masterfully create a custom order, and, of course, get your nails done at its Nail Bar by Essie & OPI.
by Sree Roy
Potent Out of Poland: Paulina Pastuszak & Ilona Musik
When we received e-mails showcasing phenomenal nail art from two different Polish nail artists several weeks apart, we knew we had to share their striking images with the rest of the world. We hope their designs inspire nail artists in our home country of the U.S. and our readers around the globe.
by Sree Roy
Double the Fun
What happens when creative entrepreneurs combine their passions to build multipurpose businesses? You get more than your average nail salon.
My Other Life: Ruth Windsor, Doggy Daycare Administration Specialist
During the course of a foot treatment, nail tech Ruth Windsor asked her client what type of work she did. “She responded with, ‘I own a doggie daycare facility.’ And I told her, ‘I want to come work with you.’” It was a few years later that Deb Watkins, owner of Canine College, hired Windsor as an administration specialist.
Clients See a Difference with Aqua Nail Bar & Boutique
True to its name, this Santa Barbara, Calif.-based salon features underwater decor, natural nails, and a boutique filled to the brim with hydrating products. The Cordova family works together to keep its seaside clients taken care of.
Cuccio Naturalé Celebrates a Body Butter Milestone
To commemorate five million Butter Blends sold, the Star Nail International CEO was presented with a cake created by Star Line, the company’s Italian distributors, who drew inspiration from Star’s most popular flavor, Milk & Honey.
Spilo Marks 70th Anniversary
Spilo Worldwide is celebrating its 70th year as a manufacturer, master distributor, and importer for the professional beauty industry.
A.I.I. Acquires Nail Tek
American International Industries (A.I.I.), a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of beauty products, recently acquired the Nail Tek (Prima Technologies, Inc.) brand, a nail treatment and polish company headquartered in Nesconset, N.Y.
“Nail Files” Reality Show Returning for Season Two
The reality series “Nail Files,” featuring the colorful escapades of salon owner Katie Cazorla, will be back for a second season starting in early August.
Museum Worthy: Artist Dzine
Chicago-based artist Carlos Dzine Rolon elevates the nail industry with a coffee table book and nail salon-inspired museum installations that showcase our industry’s culture.
by Sree Roy
Hand & Nail Harmony Educator Seminar
Hand & Nail Harmony held its inaugural educator training event at its new education facility in Brea, Calif.,this past January.
Michael Megna, CEO of Backscratchers
Meet Michael Megna, CEO and Founder of Backscratchers Salon Systems.
8 Salon Makeovers That May Just Inspire You to Pick Up a Hammer
Beware: After viewing these before and after photos, whatever excuse you had for not completing that renovation project may go out the window (which coincidentally now needs to be replaced, so get on that)! You and your clients may find joy in a beautifully redone space.
by Sree Roy
My Other Life: Teresa King, acting teacher
When her father nixed the idea of enrolling in beauty college, then- high school student Teresa King joined the drama club instead.
A Sweet Treat for Fashion-Forward Nail Fanatics
Run by nail tech Terri Silacci, Nail Candy Lounge gives clients out-of-the-box nails and all the sweets they can eat. This small Monterey, Calif.-based salon made a big splash in the fashion world last year with its snakeskin pedicure.
LaMagna Speaks
In his book Raising Eyebrows — A Failed Entrepreneur Finally Gets It Right, Dal LaMagna tells the story of his rise in the beauty industry starting with one pair of tweezers and building it into Tweezerman.
Nail Techs by the Numbers
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