Business
Fisk Purchases Barielle
The Barielle line of nail, skin, and foot care products was acquired by Fisk Industries in January, 2011.
Get Insurance, Plus a Website
The Hands-On Trade Association provides a comprehensive professional benefits package to nail technicians, massage therapists, bodyworkers, estheticians, cosmetologists, and other practitioners of manual therapies.
Sensuous Solutions Is Tailgating
Hit the Toyota Speedway of Irwindale and you might catch a glimpse of the Sensuous Solutions logo splashed across the tailgate of a King Taco Super Truck.
Partner With Some Famous Names
Linda and Jim Nordstrom, founders of Famous Names LLC and makers of Lumos Top and Bottom Coats, have announced the Famous Names Partner Program.
Sweaty Feet Formula
A terrific retail item, Sweaty Feet Formula from Footlogix Pediceuticals noticeably reduces perspiration of the feet.
On My Mind: Is Human Trafficking a Nail Industry Issue?
Sure, human trafficking might not be a subject you expect to see in the pages of NAILS, but it is happening in some nail salons right here in the United States. And thanks to one New York-based salon owner who is shedding light on the sad situation, maybe as an industry we can take a stand and do something about it.
by Hannah Lee
Young Nails Mani•Q Is “Soldier-Proof”
In February, Young Nails was contacted by SPC Amy Feltzin, a soldier currently deployed in Afghanistan.
Ayurvedic Retreat Caters to Beachside Crowd
Long Beach, Calif.-based salon owner Elizabeth Ashton uses ayurvedic wellness techniques from India to provide clients with relaxing services based on age-old tradition.
A Conversation With a Salon Inspector
Owner of Salon Inspector LLC, Monika Herzog Butler has made it her mission to educate salon employees on the whys behind the sanitation rules and to instill a sense of pride when it comes to the quality of their services.
Tony Cuccio: A Man for All Seasons
There is no doubt that Tony Cuccio loves the nail business ... and lives it. Browse through this photo gallery of Tony through the years, at shows, at his office, and with his family.
Taking a Stand Against Human Trafficking
It is estimated that during the years of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade 12 million people were enslaved. Today, the estimate is 27 million worldwide. Some of those slaves are working in nail salons, and one nail tech has had enough.
On The Road: Bloomingnails
This quaint single-tech salon right off the beaten path in downtown Austin, Texas, is an urban oasis for hand and feet treats.
by Hannah Lee
Communication Breakdown
It’s not so much what you say, but how you say it that makes a lasting impression on clients.
Five Reasons You’re Not Getting Media Attention
When you’re not getting any media coverage, whose fault is it? According to Jennifer Wezensky, president of JW Public Relations, a Michigan-based boutique PR firm specializing in helping small businesses garner positive media coverage, the blame may lie directly at your door.
Give Your Nail Business Some Gloss
In The Gloss System, 5 Steps to Nail Salon Success Home Study Course, nail industry veteran Trish Rock shares expert knowledge, guidance, and proven tools to build a strong and lasting salon full of clients.
Do It All From Your iPhone or iPod Touch
Personal Salon Assistant (PSA) from SalonTechnologies is standalone salon management software for booth renters, salon owners, nail techs, and estheticians.
On the Road: Shine, Chicago
Answering the call for a boutique nail salon in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, Shine offers a clean atmosphere, homemade scrubs, and is consistently on top of the latest nail trends.
by Sree Roy