Business
Putting a Lid on Gossip
Salons buzz with people — clients, vendors, and coworkers. It’s hard to prevent gossip-mongering with so many personalities around. But nail salon owners need to keep tabs on this beast if they want their businesses to run smoothly.
Orly Updates Its Look
Orly International has introduced a new sophisticated look, including an updated logo, packaging, and in-store displays, along with a newly designed website.
My Other Life: Lina Nyberg, Special Effects Makeup Artist
When she’s not enjoying the peace and quiet of the salon, you’ll find Stockholm-based nail tech and salon owner Lina Nyberg running between film and theater sets as a special effects makeup artist and mask maker.
by Judy Lessin
Top European Nail Brand Comes Stateside
Tweezerman’s parent company Zwilling J.A. Henckels recently acquired Alessandro International, a professional global hand, foot, and nail care brand.
Premiere Orlando: Alessandro Enters U.S. Market
Alessandro International CEO/founder and style director Silvia Troska gives an exclusive interview to NAILStv about why this is the right time to bring the German-based brand to the U.S., the innovative new peel-off gel-polish Striplac, and other nail products from the company. Read more about Alessandro's product line in our article: Top European Brand Comes Stateside
Be Part of the Northwest Nailtech Retreat
Don’t miss the opportunity to spend four days networking in an incredible learning environment at the Northwest Nailtech Retreat on October 18-21.
Salon Diorama Teaches Students About Real-Life Budgeting
At Royal Beauty Careers in South Houston, Texas, pupils take a hard 3-D look at what goes into opening a nail salon.
by Sree Roy
Good for You, Good for Your Clients
Yoga Sandals have plastic-lined toe separators that make them perfect for spa trips — and for your retail section.
Aerovex Celebrates 25 Years, Unveils New Ventilation System
Since 1988, Aerovex Systems has developed innovative products to provide proper ventilation appropriate for all salon chemical services. Now Aerovex is unveiling two new state-of-the-art Salon Source Capture Ventilation Systems featuring “Healthy Air” technologies. The new “Healthy Air” source capture ventilation systems combine eHEPA technology with enhanced activated carbon filtration.
Six Skills of a Leader
In her book The 12 Secrets of Highly Successful Women, author and business coach Gail McMeekin discusses how being an effective leader can help employees stay motivated and maximize efficiency.
Run Your Business Like a Business
Salon owners who can master the art of entrepreneurship can stay profitable in any economy, according to the new book The A-List Salon: Insider Secrets of How Profitable Salons Wow Their Clients Every Day by Veronica Woods.
On My Mind: Is It a Social Burden?
My advice: Find out from your clients what sites they are active on before adding these sites to your lineup. Set up your accounts across the platforms where the majority of your clients already are.
by Hannah Lee
Run a Contest, Get a Logo
An online marketplace for graphic design, 99designs uses “crowd-sourcing” to get your graphic design needs met, whether it’s a logo, website design, or branded T-shirt.
by Judy Lessin
The Story Behind 30 Nails to Commemorate 30 Years
For our June issue story in which we had nail artists offer their own takes on NAILS Magazine’s pearl anniversary, we also asked each artist to explain the inspiration behind her designs and why NAILS Magazine has a special place in her heart. The explanations are below.
by Sree Roy
Book Excerpt: i.Gel Design Book
Internationally renowned nail artist Viv Simmonds showcases step-by-step nail art designs for Odyssey Nail System’s soak-off gel-polish.
by Sree Roy
30 Nails to Commemorate 30 Years
10 nail artists offers their own takes on NAILS Magazine’s 30th anniversary — from incorporating the traditional gift of pearls to creating her own spin on a favorite NAILS cover to showcasing what the magazine has meant to her over the years.
Gelish Sponsors Drag Racer Ashley Sanford
Nineteen-year-old Top Alcohol sand drag racer Ashley Sanford can claim Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish as her main sponsor.