Nail Products Seized. Film at 11.
Donna Louis, national sales manager for Worldwide Cosmetics, had one of those "funny now, not so funny then" incidents years ago while traveling with unlabeled acrylic products.
California Dreamin': New Salon Chain Opens
A new breed of nail salon is on the horizon and the first glimpse of the future is in Beverly Hills, Calif. The future nail salon "chain" is called Hands On and the owners say they have designed a nail business that opens up a whole new realm of service-oriented, quality spa manicures and pedicures at reasonable prices.
by Hannah Lee
It's a Magazine, It's a Club, It's NAILS!
NAILS Rewards program offers special incentives for our subscribers
Nail Techs Go Global With CND
As a Creative Boot Camp attendee, I’m pretty familiar with the Creative Nail Design group. They’re fun, cutting-edge, hard workers, and the company and its educators consider themselves one big family.
On the Road in Elk Grove, CA
Says NAILS salesperson Michelle Mullen: "My first pedicure was causing me a little anxiety but Laura Mix, founder/VP of Footworks in Elk Grove, Calif., welcomed us with her lovely smile and I began to relax."
Hand-in-Hand Partnership: Making Over One Salon's Profitability (part 3)
How many times does a great idea come up in a meeting then it never gets carried out? We’ve found that the monthly status meetings are critical to helping us achieve our goals.
NAILS in Japan
In the Land of the Rising Sun, nail care is rising in popularity. As manufacturers jockey for market share and brand loyalty, Japanese nailists bring a flair for nai design and a perfectionist streak that has the world watching.
My Other Life: A Penchant for Painting
Nail technician Debbie Alford fills an already full life with painting ... on a much bigger canvas than nails.
New Organization Gives Industry a Voice
The Professional Nail Industry Is Following Instead of Leading
Why are nail fashion trends being set by retail companies and consumer beauty editors instead of professional manufacturers and nail technicians?
They Call Her The Shady Lady
That’s because Essie Weingarten, president and CEO of Essie Cosmetics, has elevated the naming of polish colors to an art form.
Down But Not Out
There’s one name noticeably absent from NAILS’ 1998 Top 25 Competitors Ranking: Victoria Sozio. A veteran nail tech with over 50 competition wins to her credit, she had consistently placed on the Top 25 ranking in previous years.
On the Road in Chicago, IL
After a hectic day on the trade show floor, what better place to go than the spa? And what better spa to go to in Chicago than Kiva?
by Hannah Lee
Behind The Scenes: Michiko Matsushita
Matsushita says it’s study and practice that got her where she is—in this case, that’s doing the nails on our cover model.
Victorian Vision
From the beginning, home salon owner Kim Barratt has not only had the enthusiasm and talent necessary to become a successful home salon owner; but the dedication to share all she’s learned with nail students.
Champion Tech Takes Off
To see the work of an award-winning nail technician, just take a look at NAILS' cover this month. It's the handiwork of 1998 Nail Technician of the Year Athena Elliott.
The Natural: A Look Inside Jessica's Hollywood Salon
While some may think the glamour of Hollywood is artificial, Jessica Vartoughian knows her celebrity clients are 100% au naturale when it comes to their nails.