Behind the Scenes: Tom Holcomb
Tom Holcomb is no stranger to photo shoots. In addition to the many cover shoots he has done with NAILS, Tom also does the nails for EZ Flow’s ads.
What’s in a Name?
Taking a cue from her Southern heritage, Bambi Montgomery softens the hustle and bustle of Chicago with a touch of down-home charm.
Confessions of a Former Flake
I had to admit to myself that, despite feeling confident in my abilities as a nail technician, as a businesswoman I just plain fell short.
A Salon Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Escape Nail Spa in Antioch, Ill., is a delightfully warm salon where vacationers and locals alike can feel at home while getting their nail and feet treats.
On the Road at Orly's Beauty Mark Salon
The first indicator that Beauty Mark is no ordinary salon is its strategic location inside the Orly International headquarters.
Nail Olympics Earns Its Weight in Gold
The second annual nail competition proves that competing really is a global event.
Behind the Scenes: Lysa Comfort
Starting From Scratch
Fetish Nail Salon and Beauty Boutique isn’t the typical Aspen, Colo., salon. With its one-of-a-kind products, services, and design, Fetish offers locals and visitors an affordable and accessible alternative to the big-name salons in the area.
He’s in It for the Long Haul
Not only is Jerry Cook a guy and a former truck driver, he has most of his clients on a monthly fiberglass regimen that brings in $1,500 a week.
On the Road in Studio City, Calif.
In Her Own Words: An American in Bahrain
NAILS asked Lisa Murphy, a nail tech living and working in Manama, Bahrain — an island located in the Persian Gulf just east of Saudi Arabia — to tell us about life in that remote region and how she got there in the first place.
Behind the Scenes: Lee-Anne Baker Smith
Lee-Anne Baker-Smith did two sets of nails and one set of toe-nails when she came to Los Angeles to do a Nails cover shoot.
NAILS Wins Big
NAILS adds four more Maggie Awards to its trophy case.
An Epicurean Delight
The Manicurean Nail Spa & Salon brings cutting-edge style and big-city service to Small Town, USA.
On the Road in Chicago
Maxine is a full-service salon contained in a modern, three-story, light gray building.
A Sanctuary in the City
At Just Calm Down, every client is treated like Royalty.
by Hannah Lee
Goodbye to a Dear Friend: Helen Vanegas
The industry, and I personally, lost a dear friend recently when NAILS sales rep Helen Vanegas died.