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Crowdsourcing: How much do you rely on beauty influencers for education and inspiration?
This month we asked nail techs: How much do you rely on beauty influencers for education and inspiration?
Shades of Shimmer: Defining the Different Types of Nail Glitter
Whether it’s for accent nails, a glitter ombre, or a full set of nails, glitter can provide a range of different looks. Try out these glitter types to dazzle your clients.
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On My Mind: Just Enjoy It
In a recent interview with NTNA champion and NAILS guest editor Valerie Ducharme, she reminded me that everything happens too quickly, and that the best course of action is usually to enjoy the moment rather than dread it.
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Maisie Dunbar Interviewed on Entrepreneurship as a Woman
On the Alan Michael Show, Maisie Dunbar discusses her experiences as a female entrepreneur.
Belava Introduces Karen Raasch as Director of Business Development
Belava has introduced industry veteren Karen Raasch as director of business development.
Maisie Dunbar Gives Back to Help End Sex Trafficking
Maisie Dunbar discusses her efforts to help end sex trafficking in her community.
How to Build Salon Culture
Young Nails' Habib Salo and business expert Maribel Lara discuss how to build a salon culture that will keep nail techs in your salon.
Proposed California Law Fails to Exempt Nail and Skin Care Professionals From Booth Rental Restrictions
Under proposed legislation, only hair service providers would be exempted from new independent contractor guidelines that severely limit booth rental in California.
Nail Camp East 2019
100 nail techs and educators gathered at Ramah Darom Camp and Conference Center (about an hour and a half north of Atlanta) for nail education, networking, and fun. See what the experience was like in this video.
3 Key Marketing Tips for Nail Professionals
Young Nails' Habib Salo and Melissa De La Cruz discuss three top marketing tips for nail professionals.
Young Nails Top Piece of Advice for Nail Beginners
Young Nails' Habib Salo and Young Nails senior mentor Rhiannon Miles discuss advice for nail beginners.
PBFC Hosts Legislators and Regulators in Sacramento
The Professional Beauty Federation of California's Welcome to Our World (W.O.W.) lobbying event took place at the Capitol Events Center, next door to the Capitol building in Sacramento.
Retailer DSW Doubles Down on Nail Salon Strategy
After a two-salon test near its Columbus, Ohio, headquarters, shoe retailer DSW is installing five more nail salons in other stores this year, with plans to ultimately launch salons in half of its more than 500 stores.
Male Nail Care: Working in a Men's Nail Salon
Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop for Guys is one salon that aims to make pampering comfortable for men, but what is it like for the nail techs who work there?
LaBelle Nail Bar Named Nail Salon of the Year
For 2019, Salon Today has selected LaBelle Nail Bar in Ardmore, Pa., as its Nail Salon of the Year, celebrating its elegance and femininity.
Backscratchers Salon Systems’ Co-founder Jack Megna Dies
Backscratchers Salon Systems’ co-founder and chairman of the board Jack Megna passed away on April 22, 2019 at the age of 84.
My Other Life: Mary Chhea, Ortho-Bionomy Bodywork Practitioner
Denver-based nail tech and CND education ambassador Mary Chhea was hooked as soon as she was introduced to Ortho-Bionomy, a form of massage that provides pain relief and an improved range of motion.