Alberto-Culver to Spin-Off Sally Beauty Company to Regis for $2.6 Billion
Alberto-Culver Company has made a $2.6 billion agreement to spin-off Sally Beauty Company, the world’s number-one marketer of professional beauty supplies, and merge it with Regis Corporation, a global leader in beauty salons, hair restoration centers, and beauty education.
Nothing Artificial
Ten years ago any nail tech would have called you crazy if you said you were opening a salon that offered only natural nail services. Today, successful natural nail salons are servicing a growing clientele, and most are doing it with very little marketing.
Part of the Neighborhood
Old northeastern charm and manners meet a bright nail business at Wet Paint Nail Spa in Cambridge, Mass.
Meet Smiley, the Nail Polish Car
What is Your Opinion on Sharing Information with Other Nail Techs?
We ask a salon owner, a booth renter, and an employee about what they choose to divulge to their fellow nail techs--and what tricks they keep hidden up their sleeves.
Poland: Acrylic Nails Dominate
Though fairly young by American standards, the Polish nail industry is well on its way to becoming a bigger player in the international nail market.
Behind the Scenes: Cover Tech/Cover Model Doug Smith
Nail tech/CND education director Doug Smith makes his modeling debut.
On the Road: The Nail Lounge, Costa Mesa, Calif.
"Cabana" boys and girls take care of the normal grunt work enabling the techs to focus solely on their client and perform top-notch services.
OPI Lends a Helping Hand to Hurricane Katrina Survivors
New Competitors Find Team Spirit
Pet Teachers: Advice on Continuing Education from those Who Teach
When you take a class from a dynamic teacher, she (or he) can transform not only the way you work, but the way you think. Here we get to know some of our industry’s teachers a little better and get a glimpse of what makes them tick -and teach.
Euphoria Institute
Larry Doyle, along with partners Bonnie Chu and Joe Lamarca, decided to open their own school after being dissatisfied with the skills recent graduates were showing at their chain of salons, Euphoria Salon & Day Spas.
Venezuela: Nail Industry is Still Young
As part of the international series, we take a look at the beauty industry in Venezuela.
Spotting the Spa Imposter
The distinction between a spa and a salon is a blurry one — at times the designation is more a marketing tool than any real indication of the level of service. NAILS asked writer Pamela Yaeger — a beauty industry outsider — to sample a few nail spas in her area and give us her perspective on what makes a spa the real deal.
Spa Services Hit the Road
The mobile beauty business is booming as women want to bring the spa experience home with them. In part two of our article on mobile services, learn how to create a spa setting on the road, gather the right service providers, and market the fabulous experience you can provide.
AII Acquires Part of Seche
American International Industries (AII) has acquired some of Seche's assets, including popular-selling top coat Seche Vite.
AII Acquires Worldwide Cosmetics Brands
American International Industries (AII) has acquired China Glaze, Winning Nails, Waterworks, Strata Polished Nail, and Gypsy Lash brands from Worldwide Cosmetics.