Honey, I’m Home
Created to feel like your trendy best friend’s home, Honey Nail Salon & Boutique uses some innovative business ideas to show Atlanta just how sweet a little boutique beauty can be.
My Other Life: Melodie Hand, chocolatier
Melodie Hand, nail tech. In her other life: chocolatier.
by Judy Lessin
Rooted in History: Profiles of Family Salons
For some, being a nail tech isn’t just a job; it’s a way of life. Meet five families who have a shared passion for their profession. Working together has helped to build a solid foundation for each of their family trees.
by Sree Roy
I Gotta Do It My Way
Do you sit at your workstation and dream of brighter days when you’re on your own? Do you imagine all the things you would do if this were your salon? Five techs who accomplished their dream of salon ownership tell us if it’s all they imagined.
NAILS Magazine Wins Two Maggie Awards
On Friday, April 27th, the NAILS Magazine Editorial and Graphics team were recognized for journalism and design excellence at the 56th annual Western Publications Association (WPA) Maggie awards ceremony.
PBA Redesigns Website
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has redesigned its website.
A Few Good Men
According to NAILS Big Book 2006-2007, only 4% of nail techs in the United States are men. While this is definitely the minority, we have a number of high-profile male nail techs. NAILS executive editor Hannah Lee asked six prominent male nail techs for their views on being a guy in the industry. They offer history, advice, and opinions on how it feels to be the minority.
No Girls Allowed
A salon exclusively for men may seem like a far-fetched idea, but ManKind in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., proves it can be done with flair. In a setting of beers and big-screen TVs, men get tuned up with an array of beauty services.
by Sree Roy
My Other Life: Wayne Brooks, DJ and musician
Wayne Brooks, nail tech. In his other life: DJ and musician.
by Judy Lessin
Behind the Scenes: Working with a Pro
While this was Los Angeles–based nail tech Beth Fricke’s first shoot for NAILS Magazine, her resume boasts cover shoots for Elle, Glamour, and Redbook, to name a few.
Not Your Mother’s Nail Salon
Opening last year in one of the country’s few remaining Japantowns, Sakura Nail Bar takes advantage of its historic location and focuses its efforts on a young clientele.
My Other Life: Faith Glionna, PMC jewelry designer
Faith Glionna, nail tech. Her other life: PMC jewelry designer.
by Judy Lessin
VietSALON Editor Elected to City Council
The new mayor of one of the country's largest Vietnamese immigrant communities says he's proud to serve the nail community with VietSALON as well as the work on the city council.
Tuscany – A Classic Italian Spa
Each room had an Italian-inspired theme – such as the Vineyard Room, which features faux vines encircling the wooden framework of the ceiling grid.
by Sree Roy
Top Techs Honored at Canada's Contessas
Winners were announced in 22 categories including Nail Enhancement Artist and Nail Art Technician.
My Other Life: Jana Leigh McWhorter, wing walker
Jana Leigh McWhorter, nail tech and instructor. In her other life: wing walker.
by Judy Lessin
Going for the Green: Eco-Conscious Salons
Salons have always been centered around a beauty philosophy — but what happens when salons extend that outlook to include Mother Earth? As green salons pop up all over the country, find out what this trend means to you.
by Sree Roy