On The Road: Salon 4
NAILS’ student blogger LaTia Wilson visited Salon 4 in Rockville, Md., for a spa pedicure, and she left with enthusiasm for her newly chosen field and motivation to stay focused on becoming a nail tech.
The Piece De Resistance
It’s that piece you can’t live without. That special pedicure chair that fits the contours of your back so perfectly well, or that communal nail bar where clients circle for quick chats, or even that snazzy retail shelf bringing in extra dollars every month. It’s the item that makes the greatest impact on your day, and here’s why you’re thankful for it.
From Innovator to Inventor
Wisconsin-based nail tech Amy Becker built her gel line, Masterworks by Amy Becker, on a competitive spirit, hard work, and a commitment to succeed.
Bob Upshaw, KUPA Founder, Passes Away
Upshaw oversaw the expansive growth of a company that started with a small acrylic business and grew to the primary manufacturer of electric files for the professional nail industry.
International Beauty Expo 2011
The International Beauty Expo took place October 23 and 24 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California.
Tom Holcomb — A Celebration of Life
At a memorial service held on what would have been Tom Holcomb's 45th birthday, nail technicians and industry colleagues gathered to celebrate the life of a most unique individual.
A Calligrapher's Touch: How to Use the Be Creative Nail Art Pen
If you ever jealously eyed a calligraphy pen and thought it would be perfect for delicate swirls and thin lines in nail art, then you’ll be thrilled to try this newly released professional nail art pen.
by Sree Roy
Ken Cassidy Passes Away
A salon owner, licensed cosmetology instructor, industry advocate, and president of Kassidy’s Salon Management Consulting Company, Ken Cassidy passed away in October, 2011.
The Original: NAILS Readers’ Choice Awards 2011
NAILS announces 2011 Readers' Choice Award winners and finalists.
Making the Move to Mobile
It’s easy to be a mobile tech when the only challenge is packing your supplies and driving to a client’s home, but what if you want a multi-service mobile spa? We spoke to women who made the plunge to find out how they got started.
My Other Life: Tara Deck, home builder
Tara Deck, owner of home-based Tara Lea Esthetics in Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada, built her own 3,600-square-foot, five-bedroom, ranch-style home on a beautiful five-acre lot.
by Judy Lessin
Affordable Luxury in Houston
Houston-based Polished Day Spa keeps customer service and creativity at the top of its priority list as owner Sharia Castillo expands the emergent spa’s already diverse menu.
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like...
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Winter Solstice, the winter holidays are a great time to bring joy and cheer to your salon.
by Tim Crowley
On My Mind: Think Different
NAILS editor Hannah Lee remembers Steve Jobs and urges nail techs to take his 1997 "Think Different" ad campaign to heart.
by Hannah Lee
On The Road: Hip Chicks Salon
In the small town of Redmond, Ore., this cozy salon in a converted house makes you feel like a neighbor just popping in to chat over some coffee.
by Hannah Lee
Nail Techs Share What They're Thankful For
To celebrate Thanksgiving and get in the holiday spirit, NAILS asked nail techs on our Facebook page (www.faceboook.com/nailsmag): What, in your professional lives, are you thankful for? Your responses ranged from your boss to your clients to the flexibility and creativity that come with being a nail tech. We, at NAILS, are thankful for all of you who are dedicated to the industry.
DiMeglio Dies in Car Crash
Paul DiMeglio, president/CEO of Tetra Corp., died in a car accident on November 12, 2011.