Bella Spazio [Beautiful Spaces]
Italian for "beautiful spaces," Bella Spazio lives up to the promise of its name with Greco-Roman architecture, muted colors, soothing scents, flowing fountains, and a solicitous staff. "Everything, from the time the client enters the parking lot- where strategically placed landscaping blocks the sight and sound of congested traffic- has been considered in producing the environment," asserts Darlene Baker, owner of the Knoxville, Tenn., day spa and salon.
My Other Life: Shari Finger trains search and rescue dogs
On the Road: Chesapeake, VA
by Hannah Lee
Behind the Scenes: Danny Haile
My Other Life: Carol Perdue, dog-sledder
Carol Perdue, nail technician. In her other life: dogsledder.
by Judy Lessin
NAILS 2000
What does the future hold for the nail industry and NAILS Magazine? Industry experts give their opinions on future trends and the growth of nail salons.
The NAILS List: The Most Influential Nail Artists
There’s no shortage of artistic talent and creativity in this industry, but a few artists lead the way when it comes to inspiration and motivation.
The State Of Nails Up North: Canadian Nail Industry
Canadians are just as passionate about the nail industry as their American neighbors, and with the recent rise of nails-only salons and nail services up north, the time is right for the installation of associations, expansion of education, and – most importantly – the certification or licensure of nail technicians.
Meet NAILS' Newest #1 - Alisha Sale Is Top Competitor
Nail technician Alisha Sale’s goal for 1999 was just to make it onto the NAILS Top 25 Competitors list. “When I realized what I’d done, I got all teary-eyed,” says the 27-year-old competitor who achieved the #1 ranking in her first year of competing seriously.
On the Road: Detroit, MI
Oh, What a Night! NAILS Salon of the Year Awards
The only industry awards of their kind, the Salon of the Year Awards are our way of giving back to those individuals who elevate our industry with their actions and contribute to a growing number of successful, professional businesses.
Oh What a Night...
The only industry awards of their kind, the Salon of the Year Awards are our way of giving back to those individuals who elevate our industry with their actions and contribute to a growing number of successful, professional businesses.
Top 25 Competitors of 1999
Would anyone pay $150 for a set of nails by a top competitor? Do you know what brand of acrylic is used by the majority of top competitors? Is $5,000 a lot or a little to pay for your and your model’s travel expenses? Turn the page to learn fun facts about this industry’s elite.
Behind the Scenes: Danny Haile and Eriko Kurosaki
Eriko Kurosaki and Danny Haile work together to make natural-looking nail art.
Top Tech Reaches New Heights
Alisha Rimando speaks on balancing her career of being a flight attendant and a nail artist.
Dr. Kennebeck Will See You Now.
Mary Kennebeck is nothing if not solution-minded. She’s the original “can-do” gal.
The NAILS List: The Most Influential Nail Technicians in the Professional Nail Industry
Who leads when other follow? Who sets the standard? Who are the trend setters?