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A Spa To Celebrate Sisterhood

Denver’s Ya Ya Nail & Massage Spa offers a relaxed and casual atmosphere where women can catch up and talk while they enjoy exotic beauty treatments like the Choc-o-lot Razzzberry Pedicure or the Linen Herb Facial.

5 Things You Aren't Supposed to Say About the Nail Industry

Cyndy Drummey tackles a few industry sacred cows in this award-winning editorial.

My Other Life: G Elizondo, bowler

G Elizondo, nail technician. In her other life: bowler.

China Glaze Supports the Arts

Nail polish and manicures headline in a play.

American Crew Designates Men’s Grooming Day

A National Grooming Day for Men is in the works.

2007 Salon of the Year: M&M Nails & Wellness Center

M&M Nails & Wellness Center wins 2007 Salon of the Year award. Owner Maisie Dunbar calls it "the pinnacle of my nail career."

Can A Nail Tech Assistant Help Your Salon?

Bartenders have barbacks, helping to keep glasses clean and bars well-stocked, and hair stylists have assistants, helping to clean and prep the hair for styling, so what about nail techs? Can hiring cosmetology students or new graduates as assistants help your salon make more money?

Are Discount Salons a Threat?

When NAILS polled its readers about their top salon challenges, competition from discount salons ranked second on the list, just behind attracting and retaining new clients. But for every tech feeling the sting of low-priced competitors popping up on nearly every street corner, there are many who have made peace with the problem; some have even used the competition to spur them to adopt higher levels of customer service and more stringent sanitation standards.

Brush Care: It’s a Personal Thing

Here’s how your fellow techs clean and store their brushes, and what the experts have to add to the debate.

The Industry’s Finest - AVA Winners

A couple of industry veterans took top honors in this year’s AVAs (Artists and Visionaries Awards) Nail Technician and Salon of the Year. With a number of new entries joining many familiar faces, NAILS Magazine congratulates MaeLing Parrish and M&M Nails and Wellness on winning this year’s coveted awards.

NAILS Awarded Top Magazine Award

NAILS Magazine was honored to win two or more Maggie statues from the Western Publications Association.

OPI Scholarships: Two Chances to Win

Point of View: Advertising in Consumer Media

Do you think it's important for nail manufacturers to advertise in consumer media?

American International Industries Acquires ProLinc

Effective May 11, 2007, American International Industries will be the sole distributor of the ProLinc brand line of products.

Skoogies Salon & Spa

Sree Roy travels to Baytown, Texas, for family, and for relaxation. 

Keeping the Salon Experience Fresh and Fun

Clients come in for the beautiful nails, but they sure do enjoy the extra touches you provide. With a little flair you can make hospitality part of your client care program. The key to keeping your clients entertained in the salon is to give them plenty to think about — new services, local art and culture, and multimedia are a few examples.

A Chocolate Escape

Since January of 2001, Hershey, Pa.’s own Spa at the Hotel Hershey has treated guests to a variety of chocolate infused-nail and spa services, while offering a peaceful escape for those who just want to get away.