Footnotes of a Writers Trip to Germany
We always like to learn about the nail industry in foreign countries. Unfortunately we are not always lucky enough to travel to distant lands. When we found out one of our writers was going on vacation in Germany we assigned her the “difficult” task of going to a spa to do some investigating. Turns out it wasn’t so difficult
Good Enough to Drink
While we wouldn’t recommend drinking them, this Melbourne, Fla.- based spa boasts a Balinese feel and a nail bar that serves up manicures and pedicures that sound good enough to drink.
by Hannah Lee
Japan Travelogue
Nails are hot in Japan. Everyone from famous singers and actresses to trendy school girls are hungry to be the first to wear the latest design on their nails. This makes for a huge nail market and a competitive artistic climate as well.
by Hannah Lee
Straight From the [Supply] Source
15 years ago, Supply Source's Michael Bannett started his business out of the trunk of his Honda Civic.
On the Road: Hannah Lee in Tokyo
Even though I speak very few Japanese words, I managed to communicate that I wanted to get my nails done while in Tokyo.
by Hannah Lee
On the Road: Debbie Doerrlamm in Toronto
Rustic Charm, a Look at a Cozy North Carolina Salon
Nailz Hand and Foot Spa is about more than just nail services. This cozy salon located in the mountains of Cashiers, N.C., offers clients a welcome retreat — and plenty of retail products to choose from—where they can get away from it all.
Tony Cuccio: Rock Star
After rejecting numerous names for his new lava stone for pedicures -- including "The Pet Rock" and "Chia Rock" -- Tony Cuccio settled on The Earth Stone Lava Pumice.
So, You Want to Do a NAILS Cover?
The photograph on the cover of this magazine is the culmination of the efforts of so many people and so much time, you’d be flabbergasted. Here's a look behind the scenes.
Behind the Scenes: Tom Bachik
Bringing [Spa] Recipes to Brooklyn
Somewhat hidden in Downtown Brooklyn, there is a culinary explosion happening—in a nail salon of all places. Erika Kirkland has combined her love of all things beauty, her grandmother’s cooking, and her marketing know-how to make a name for herself and her salon.
by Hannah Lee
On the Road in Palatine, Illinois
Attending the Chicago Midwest Beauty Show in Rosemont was the perfect opportunity to catch up with my aunt and my cousins in nearby Palatine — and check out the nail scene as well.
The Mobile Manicurists Take Manhattan
Tamika Hardy was working as a nail tech in her native Philadelphia when she noticed that her businesswomen clients were always looking at their watches during their manicures
It’s an Honor to Be Nominated...But It’s More Fun to WIN!
NAILS picks up an industry award for best trade magazine.
Behind the Scenes With Dianne D'Agnolo & Salina Rush
This month’s cover was truly a team effort of Salina Rush and Dianne D'Agnolo.
The Salon of the Year Awards Get a Makeover
“We need a new name,” co-sponsor Larry Gaynor said, “and next year we need an even bigger show.”
EZ Flow Hits a Milestone: 15 Years
"EZ Flow was founded on the basis of pure education. Danny Haile and I were working as nail techs in our family’s chain of beauty salons and our teaching grew from there."