Business
Think Outside the Chair
Extremely talented and bright beauty professionals leave the industry because they are tired of sitting day in and day out at their nail stations.
Tweezerman for President
A look at the political career and aspirations of Tweezerman's founder and CEO, Dal LaMagna.
TV or Not TV?
As TVs become the norm in more and more salons, we find out how owners and techs really feel about the transition to digital amenities.
Military Moms Receive Special Care
Michigan salon owner Tamara Friedman talks to us about reaching out to and pampering military moms.
OPI Revs Up and New Ad Campaign
OPI launches a new campaign designed to help you relax and feel great.
Chicago Cop Embraces Nail Tech Roots
A patrolman on Chicago's West Side, where she grew up, Leatrice Woody is also the inventor of the Buff & Go portable workstation for mobile nail techs.
Dashing Diva
Executive editor Hannah Lee strolls through New York and visits the East Village's Dashing Diva salon.
by Hannah Lee
Nail Technician of the Year: Christine Turner
Get to know 2004-2005 Nail Technician of the Year Christine Turner, Renaissance Woman.
Nail Technician of the Year: First Runner-Up
A look at first runner-up Patricia Yankee Williams of Baldwin, NY.
Nail Technician of the Year: Second Runner-Up
A look at second runner-up Lorena Marquez
Nail Technician of the Year: Honorable Mentions
These techs gave this year's winners a run for their money!
Salon of the Year (1-4 Techs) 2004
Up close and personal with this year's Salon of the Year (1-4 Techs), Christine Turner's Body & Sol Tanning, Nails & Day Spa in British Columbia, Canada.
Limit One Carry-On
Some techs have horror stories about taking product onto airplanes. Others have great luck. But if you do your homework, you don't have to leave the safety of your tool kit to chance.
Help Desk: Dear Nails
Science & Medicine Panelists: Pheobe Rich, M.D., Doug Schoon, Johanna Youner, D.P.M. This Month's Nail Technician Experts: Jessica Zastopil is an instructor at Scot Lewis Schools in Plymouth, Minn. Angie Gross is the owner of skin & Nails by Angie in Stone Mountain, Ga.
“May I Take Your Order, Please?”
Create a nail menu that caters to your clients’ individual wants and needs. If you offer low-priced options and add-ons you can form an à la carte menu that may appeal to busy, choosy consumers.
The Wedding Party
Every spring and summer a tide of overwrought brides makes a mad dash to salons and spas looking for some much-needed relaxation, pampering, and primping. Some savvy salons have already made a healthy business of catering to their needs and princess fantasies. Here we show you what they are doing and how you can make your salon a destination spot for the marrying kind.
Nails Naturally
While in town for the Chicago Midwest Beauty Show I made a pit stop at Nails naturally, owned by LaShaun Brown-Glenn, who’s well know in the nail industry and is often seen in the pages of NAILS.