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They Call Her The Shady Lady
That’s because Essie Weingarten, president and CEO of Essie Cosmetics, has elevated the naming of polish colors to an art form.
Down But Not Out
There’s one name noticeably absent from NAILS’ 1998 Top 25 Competitors Ranking: Victoria Sozio. A veteran nail tech with over 50 competition wins to her credit, she had consistently placed on the Top 25 ranking in previous years.
On the Road in Chicago, IL
After a hectic day on the trade show floor, what better place to go than the spa? And what better spa to go to in Chicago than Kiva?
by Hannah Lee
Behind The Scenes: Michiko Matsushita
Matsushita says it’s study and practice that got her where she is—in this case, that’s doing the nails on our cover model.
10 Commom Mistakes Salon Owners Make & How You Can Avoid Making Them Yourself
Experience is the hardest teacher, but one of the wisest. So why not take advantage of others’ hard-earned advice when you have the opportunity? We asked several industry consultants what the most common mistakes are that salon owners make, and how our readers could avoid them.
Small Challenges, Big Design Ideas
Nail technicians work in all types of spaces, from the home- based, one-table salon to the upscale day spa, and everything in between. No matter what type of salon you own or work in, there is always room for design improvement.
by Hannah Lee
Victorian Vision
From the beginning, home salon owner Kim Barratt has not only had the enthusiasm and talent necessary to become a successful home salon owner; but the dedication to share all she’s learned with nail students.
Champion Tech Takes Off
To see the work of an award-winning nail technician, just take a look at NAILS' cover this month. It's the handiwork of 1998 Nail Technician of the Year Athena Elliott.
Alabama Licensing up for Review
As I See It: Five Trends to Watch in 2000
Alaska, Connecticut Closer to Licensing for Nail Technicians
Of the four states still left without any kind of licensing regulations (Alaska, Connecticut, Nebraska, and Utah) regarding nail technicians, the first two are well on their way to making a change for the better.
Your Former Clients Tell Why They Left You
Have you ever wondered as you review old appointment books or clean out your client card file, where some of these people disappeared to? Or, better yet, why they left?
The Natural: A Look Inside Jessica's Hollywood Salon
While some may think the glamour of Hollywood is artificial, Jessica Vartoughian knows her celebrity clients are 100% au naturale when it comes to their nails.
On the Road in New York, NY
Hand-in-Hand Partnership: Making Over One Salon's Profitability (part 2)
Over luxurious manicures and pedicures we talked about how implementing the concepts of The Edge Program is already having positive effects on the salon’s business.
My Other Life: Maggie Franklin, Geology Buff
Her geological expeditions have included a field trip to California’s Mono Lake and to Death Valley.
Pretty Hands to Punch With
You never know where connections might lead. In the case of Athena Elliott, a nail technician at The Upper Hand in Houston, they led to the home of heavyweight boxer Evander Holyfield.