Nails and Henna Go Hand in Hand
Before she was a nail tech, Ena Rodriguez was a tarot-reading gypsy at Universal Studios Orlando. That’s where she first came across the art of henna tattooing.
by Judy Lessin
Miss Universe Contestants Talk about OPI Lacquers
OPI is the Official Nail Care Sponsor of the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant. Here, the contestants showcase the four colors of the Miss Universe-inspired lacquer collection.
My Other Life, Classic Mully, Paintball Player
“I started paintballing at age 10,” says Classic Mully, a nail tech at Personalities Salon in Queen Creek, Ariz.
by Judy Lessin
A Woman on a Mission
When nail tech Suzette Rogers heard that her longtime client was once again going on a medical mission to Guatemala, her interest was piqued. The more she heard the more she knew she had to go along.
by Judy Lessin
OPI’s Schaeffer Supports Cedars-Sinai
George Schaeffer — the founder, president, and CEO of OPI Products and CEO of Aloxxi International — has continued in his giving ways with a major gift to Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Talk About Synergy: Shoes and Pedicures
What could be a more natural pairing than foot care and footwear? At Tootsies of Vermont in Burlington, the mother-daughter team of Mary Lou Robinson and Beth Estey peddle shoes alongside nail and spa services.
by Judy Lessin
A Boutique Nail Salon That's Heavy on the Boutique
While the nail area of Diva A Nail Boutique in Fresno, Calif., serves as the hub of the business, the salon’s retail boutique accounts for 80% of its revenue.
Q&A: Alisha Rimando Botero
You might recognize the name Alisha Rimando from her many years on the competition circuit and as a much-sought-after international educator. Well now she’s married and working at Red Door Spas as the national training director of nail services. And she’s looking for more than a few good techs to join her.
by Hannah Lee
A Day in the Life of a Nail Doctor
A New York City-based dermatologist specializing in nails, Dr. Dana Stern takes us on a tour of her day — complete with melanomas, onycholysis, paronychia, and more.
On The Road: Dipped Nails
Blocks up from the sand on a quiet stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach, Calif., first-time salon owner Nancy Som opened Dipped Nails seven months ago with a desire to achieve, a strong work ethic, and an ace up her sleeve.
by Tim Crowley
Upscale Nail Bar Commercial
Blueprint of a First Year blogger Alica had this commercial shot for her nail salon, Upscale Nail Bar in Griffin, Ga. "The commercial was not just for local television but also to create a professional online presence," she says.
My Other Life: Meggan Joy Anderson, Golfer
Meggan Joy Anderson, salon owner. In her other life: golfer
by Judy Lessin
Changing With the Times
Salt Lake City-based salon Nailed blends the best aspects of an express nail salon and a high-end spa to offer clients a hybrid that delivers premium services on the double.
On The Road: DC-MD-VA
When visiting the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, we couldn’t just stop at just one salon since we don’t get over that way too often. Follow along as we discover unique salons in D.C., central Maryland, and northern Virginia.
by Sree Roy
The Video Vixens of Nails
Coming directly to a viewing screen near you, these top video-making nail techs are online and bringing education to the masses with their fun and unique brands of instructional nail clips.
by Tim Crowley
The Lola Lifestyle
Lola is the face of Jessica Cosmetics' GELeration; you may have seen her plastered on the company’s marketing materials for its new gel-polish line.
by Sree Roy
Julep Nail Parlors: Powered by Girlfriends
Julep Nail Parlors are proud to donate $1 from the sale of every Julep Nail Vernis to organizations that empower women. Please join us by going to our Facebook page to learn more and vote each month for where our Powered by Girlfriends dollars should go.