Salon of the Year Runner-Up, Perfect 10 Nail Salon & Day Spa
Owner Gina Marsilii has turned her business from a simple nail salon into an inviting day spa with a warm and friendly atmosphere, offering clients a wide range of stress-relieving treatments like massage, tanning, and facials.
Salon of the Year Winner, Studio 10
“It’s unbelievable. I wasn’t even planning on entering the Salon of the Year category at first because we’d just moved into our new salon and things were so hectic.”
Salon of the Year Award Runner-Up, Body & Sol
In short years Christine Turner has steadily built a strong reputation for the salon within the industry and its community.
Salon of the Year Awards Runner-Up, Nail Glyphx
She may run her salon from her home, but Julie Kellos’ Nail Glyphx is no small potato in the nail industry.
Educator of the Year Winner Tanis Darling
Tanis Darling joined the Ottawa Academy & West End Academy in Gloucester, where, as nail technician program instructor, she teaches one of the longest and most in-depth programs in the province.
Educator of the Year Award Runner-Up, Barb Wetzel
As a nail tech, independent educator, and webmistress of the popular NailSplash.com, Barb Wetzel has spent the last 10 years sharing her knowledge and passion for gel nails, product chemistry, and a host of other technical subjects.
Educator of the Year Award Runner-Up, Joanne Linck
Anyone can teach you to manicure textbook-perfect nails – it takes a pro like Joanne Linck, head instructor at Cosmetique School of Nail Technology in Burnaby, British Columbia, to give a new tech the confidence to manage even the most hard-to-handle hands.
Salon Makeover of the Year Award Winner, Wild Ivy Day Spa
When Wild Ivy Day Spa owners Leslyn Zak and Wendy Moore decided their business needed a makeover, they opted to change venues altogether. Although they loved the historic hotel the spa was located in, they felt there was simply too many obstacles standing in their way.
Salon Makeover of the Year Award Runner-Up, Rosemary Weiner
After being in business for only a couple of years, the road for Rosemary Weiner and her staff has pretty much been paved in gold.
Top 25 Competitors for 2001
In a year marked by fewer competitions than in past years, veteran and novice competitors had to make their participation in every event count.
On the Road in Beverly Hills
Ripsy Alexanian , a Russian-born nail guru, was dubbed “the nail nurse” by Allure.
Nails in Vogue
This Southern California salon has only been open for a few months, but its unique location and hip look have already given clients something to talk about.
Yesterday, It All Seemed So Important
Nail technicians across the globe rallied together after the September attacks on the United States. In the wake of this tragedy; the industry has pulled together and gotten on with business, but not without stopping to care.
by Hannah Lee
Behind the Scenes: Alisha Rimando Is the Golden-Girl
When Alisha, who has been doing nails for seven years, came out to do our shoot she stayed with NAILS’ cover veteran Tom Holcomb.
In Memoriam: W. Denis Hand [1948-2001]
Like one of those uncles who drives you crazy retelling a story, my old boss Denis Hand used to tell everyone we met that he gave me my start in the business, and indeed he did.
On the Road in San Francisco
In San Francisco, you can find a nail salon on practically every block
by Hannah Lee
Behind the Scenes: Life Is So Glam
Tom Bachik, who travels the world educating nail techs for Creative Nail Design, is hard to pin down, so we figured why not get this master tech to do two covers at once.