Cosmo Asia Recognizes CND
In its first-ever beauty awards, Cosmopolitan Asia’s selected CND’s SolarOil as the best nail treatment and Raw Earth Foot Buff as the best foot scrub.
Acquisitions Are All Around
Several well-known nail product manufacturers have been purchased by larger beauty industry companies. Realys, Flowery Beauty Products, and Chéci have all been bought.
On the Road: Giovanni's, Largo, Md.
Maisie Dunbar goes on the road to check out Giovanni's full-service salon in the neighboring town of Largo, Maryland.
King Crabs, Glitter Toes, and Lumberjack Shows: The Diary of an Alaska Nail Cruise
Nail Those Profits At Sea (NTP), an educational cruise for nail techs, has been sailing the waters of the Caribbean and Mexico for more than 17 years. This year we ventured into new territory and took to the northern seas of Alaska. Nail education, networking, and plenty of fun were in order as we set sail in August on the Carnival Spirit.
On the Road: Stella Nova
Hannah Lee celebrates her visit to Charleston, Souch Carolina by hunting down a new salon to visit.
by Hannah Lee
A Taste of Southern Hospitality — in Seattle
In a bustling, shop-filled area of Seattle, Julep Nail Parlor offers an oasis of a space where girlfriends, moms and daughters, and couples can reconnect, celebrate, and be themselves.
My Other Life: Deb Hentschel, florist
Deb Hentschel, salon owner. In her other life: florist.
by Judy Lessin
A Child’s Tale
Full-service salon Spa Di Da in West Hollywood, Calif., has a unique client base. Here’s a hint: their favorite TV show is Sesame Street and their favorite nighttime activity is reading “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” until they fall asleep.
by Sree Roy
My Other Life: Dee Feintuch, Mini Cooper enthusiast
Dee Feintuch, salon owner. In her other life: Mini Cooper enthusiast.
Around Asia in Many Manicures
In this travel journal, former NAILS associate editor Jayna Rust goes to Asia. From China to South Korea, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, she finds nail services everywhere (and happily tries them all out in order to report back to you).
On the Road: Peponi Nail & Skin Care Lounge
After working on the NAILS staff for a few months it was time for me to get my first nail service.
by Tim Crowley
So Fresh and So Clean
Sweet Lily Natural Nail Spa & Boutique in New York City offers a pleasant escape from the dust, dirt, and grime of downtown Manhattan. Thanks to owner Donna Perillo’s sanitary and natural nail care methods, people can step inside and get a breath of fresh air.
My Other Life: John Hauk, tennis player
John Hauk, salon owner, OPI technical advisor. In his other life: tennis player.
by Judy Lessin
Three San Diego Beauty Academies Cooperate to Form Nail Technician Program
Poway, Je Boutique, and Bay Vista academies are launching the nation's first Spa Nail Technician Program.
HIVE: Where Sweetness Is Made
As if Cabo doesn’t already sell itself, now there’s one more reason to head there for your next vacation — HIVE Salon + Spa. Located on the grounds of the One & Only Palmilla hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico, HIVE has locals and tourists alike swarming to this hot spot.
My Other Life: Katherine Fahrig, belly dancer
Katherine Fahrig, nail technician. In her other life: belly dancer.
by Judy Lessin
Nail Tech Talks Murder on Court TV
Nail tech is called to talk about how acrylic nails are created and whether the "evidence" makes sense.