On the Road in New York, NY
Hand-in-Hand Partnership: Making Over One Salon's Profitability (part 2)
Over luxurious manicures and pedicures we talked about how implementing the concepts of The Edge Program is already having positive effects on the salon’s business.
My Other Life: Maggie Franklin, Geology Buff
Her geological expeditions have included a field trip to California’s Mono Lake and to Death Valley.
Pretty Hands to Punch With
You never know where connections might lead. In the case of Athena Elliott, a nail technician at The Upper Hand in Houston, they led to the home of heavyweight boxer Evander Holyfield.
Class Act Cleanliness
Opened this January by Rosemary Weiner, The Brass Rose Spa & Salon houses manicure stations with localized running water, hospital-grade autoclaves, and a negative-pressure nail enhancement room.
Competitors Ranking Brings Out, Well, Competitiveness
Since there is no certain way to know how many competitors are in each competition or whether they’re ranked competitors, we can’t award bonus points based on whether a competition is crowded with the top people.
Just My Opinion: Playing Doctor
Why should nail technicians be allowed to diagnose, work on, and treat infections using over-the counter products without having gone to medical school?
On the Road in Beverly Hills, CA
When she found out I worked for NAILS, my friend Julia from ballet class couldn’t wait to tell me about Masao, her pedicurist at Menage a Trois.
Behind the Scenes: Airbrush Advocate Spreads Her Message
“Bad education is as detrimental as no education,” says Dianne D’Agnolo, this month’s cover tech.
Prominent Salon Owner Dies
Julie Skrocki, mother of Renee Skrocki, passed away March 19, 1999 after a brief fight with stomach cancer. The mother-daughter team had owned VIP Nails & Tans in Riverview, Mich., since 1986.
Once Upon a Laundromat
Two sisters create a dynamic partnership to transform a down-and-out Laundromat into every nail technicians' dream come true.
NAILS Rewards Subscribers
Our slogan for NAILS Rewards is “Surpass Your Expectations.” That’s something we take to heart here at the magazine.
Behind the Scenes: Kim Patterson's Enlightening Education
Kim Paterson of For Professional Use Only (Farmington Hills, Mich.) used Pinnacle acrylic powder and liquid on this month's cover model.
Tech Faces Sticky Situation
A hand model client doesn't un-nerve nail tech.
Just My Opinion: To Tell the Truth, Business Is Booming
Tech Takes Action on MMA
On the Road in Coronado, CA