On the Road: Chi Nail Bar & Organic Spa, Beverly Hills, Calif.
Chi Nail Bar, located right off the well-known shopping mecca that is Rodeo Drive, opened this February. I think we can all admit that it’s not exactly the ideal time to open up a new business, what with the economic crisis and all. But that didn’t stop Ton, a second generation nail tech, from opening up her newest salon. In the business for 10 years, Ton owned several other salons before coming across the space in chic Beverly Hills.
by Hannah Lee
My Other Life: Tara Andrews, corrections officer
Tara Andrews, nail technician. In her other life: corrections officer.
by Judy Lessin
On the Road: The Nail Bar, Hermosa Beach, Calif.
I knew I’d fallen hopelessly down the wondrous nail-salon-industry rabbit hole when my friend Claire’s birthday was approaching and my first suggestion was to throw her a pedicure party. Claire fell in love with the idea too, and, after confirming a date with one of my favorite salons, The Nail Bar in Hermosa Beach, Calif., the invitations quickly went out.
by Sree Roy
Putting on a Smile
The first kids’ spa has arrived in New York, and owner and former model Daria Einhorn is using it to teach wee ones about caring for themselves.
My Other Life: Emilia Perry, pro surfer
Emilia Perry, nail technician. In her other life: pro surfer.
by Judy Lessin
Universal Companies Names J. Patrick Campbell Its CEO
Spa products and services supplier Universal Companies has added J. Patrick Campbell to its management team as CEO.
Assets of Almell Products Acquired by Poshé USA LLC
Almell Products, Ltd, makers of nail care line Poshé, announced the acquisition of the corporate assets by Poshé USA, LLC.
Empire Opens Eco-Friendly Model School
From hair recycling to building design to the products Empire Education Group students use, the new Empire location in Lauderhill, Fla., is an environmentally friendly concept school and a meaningful first step in the greening of the entire company.
The Place to Be
In the glitzy entertainment destination of South Beach, Fla., a former model’s salons — Lace Nail Lab and Lace Beauty Lab — become high-end neighborhood hangouts.
by Thi Dao
Former Model Opens High Fashion Salon in Florida
In the glitzy entertainment destination of South Beach, Fla., a former model’s salons — Lace Nail Lab and Lace Beauty Lab — become high-end neighborhood hangouts.
by Thi Dao
On the Road: Naturals, Gloucester, Va.
Employing a "service-step" system and inventive nail bar set-up, Naturals in Gloucester, Virginia handles clients' natural nail care with ease.
Fiberglass Innovator Backscratchers Celebrates 25 Years
The innovative use of fiberglass in the nail industry was launched by Backscratchers Inc. in 1984.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Leaha Franks, ultimate cage fighter
Leaha Franks, salon owner. In her other life: ultimate cage fighter.
by Judy Lessin
CND’s Thong Vu Receives Mary Nordstrom Award
CND research chemist Thong Vu is the proud recipient of the fifth-annual Mary Nordstrom Memorial Award.
Tweezerman Revamps Its Professional Website
Tweezerman Professional has revamped its website, www.tweezermanprofessional.com, making it more user friendly for beauty professionals.
On the Road: ROB|B: An OPI Concept Salon
Managing editor Sree Roy visits ROB|B: An OPI Concept Salon on opening day.
by Sree Roy
All the Right Ingredients
Julie Nguyen, owner and founder of Blu Water Day Spa, has plenty of experience in the beauty industry. Coming to the United States when she was 16 and building on the beauty training she received in Vietnam, she worked in hair, then nails and cosmetics, and was quickly able to purchase her own salon.
by Thi Dao