My Other Life: Kristen Powers, artist
Kristen Powers, nail technician. In her other life: artist.
by Judy Lessin
Bringing British Chic to American Travelers
Butter London’s upbeat, hip nail stores in airports make wait time more enjoyable.
by Thi Dao
Park It at Lady La’s
Lady La’s Too Nail and Hair Salon in Highland, Mich., draws clients due to its unique location. Built in the LaFontaine Buick Pontiac GMC Cadillac dealership as a convenience to customers, it gets 95% of its clients from the dealership. Although only open for a few months, the salon already has repeat clients coming just for its services.
by Judy Lessin
You’re So Vain
The newly opened Vanity Beauty Lounge in San Francisco is part sexy boudoir, part Manhattan lounge, and all nails-focused glamour. The design of the manicure-pedicure area of the 1,400-sq.-ft. salon makes it the ideal place for bachelorette parties and a dramatic escape from the pressures of the Financial District where the salon is located.
by Sree Roy
On the Road: Embellish Nails & Boutique, Austin, Tex.
Two University of Texas grads left the business world to open a cozy nail salon and boutique close to campus in Austin.
by Hannah Lee
My Other Life: Karen Marks, sweater designer
Karen Marks, nail technician. In her other life: sweater designer.
by Judy Lessin
Tootsing Nail Art History
The history behind the nail art tootsing concept. www.tootsing.com
On the Road: Illusions Nail Studio, Johnson City, Tenn.
In historic Johnson City go down "Beauty Alley", where each beauty business complements the services next door, and you will find Illusions Nail Studio.
On the Road: Panache Salon + Spa, Bowling Green, Ky.
Salons of this caliber generally are months, if not years, in the making. Panache Salon+Spa was created in eight days!
On the Road: La James Intl. College Tuscany Day Spa, Des Moines
La James International College Tuscany Day Spa has a true "spa" atmosphere and full menu to go with the Greek-flavored Mediterranean decor.
On the Road: Salon Bella Mana Nail Spa, Plymouth, Mass.
Going to Salon Bella Mana Nail Spa is a lot like going to visit a friend.
No Friends Like Nail Friends
Nail friends, who are techs that we meet through the course of our work lives, truly understand each other. Meet my nail friends.
My Other Life: Katrina Bell, real estate investor
Katrina Bell, salon owner. In her other life: real estate investor.
by Judy Lessin
She's Got the Nicest Nails in NASCAR
Julie Catalano gets her salon's logo placed on the No. 99 Office Depot Ford driven by NASCAR star Carl Edwards.
Podiatrist Dennis Arnold Passes Away
Dr. Dennis Arnold, the podiatrist who founded the International Pedicure Association, passed away October 21, 2008 after a long battle with cancer.
The Nailco Group is now tng worldwide
Effective January 1, 2009, The Nailco Group is changing its name to tng worldwide.
All Season Nails Redesigns Its Website
All Season Nails newly revamped website was created to increase convenience and usability, and provide a number of insider tips on how to make your salon or spa more profitable.