Business
My Other Life: Cindy Plettl-Jackson, Service Dog Trainer
A Helping Hound: Nail tech Cindy Plettl-Jackson trains puppies as service dogs for PTSD sufferers.
by Judy Lessin
Meet Me in San Francisco
NAILS show ’97 is a show for every exhibitor or attendee who ever said they were “showed out.” T
Behind The Scenes
Beauty Supply SFO Nail Division Sold
Popular Children's Toy Commits Barbicide
Artist takes a Barbie doll and installs it with a Barbicide Jar for an artistic twist.
Nails on the ‘Net
Our cyber-corrrespondent gives us a roundup of what's been going on online this month.
SCARE Tactics
Canadian nail technician is enjoying a new avenue for her creative nail expertise.
On the Road in Boston
This salon is nestled right in the heart of higher education but retains a down-to-earth feel.
Licensing Scam Traced to Nail Schools
Two schools have been revealed as “diploma mills,” selling certification of school hours. More than 2,000 licensees are suspected of holding fraudulent licenses.
Reader to Reader: If You Could Do Anyone’s Nails, Who Would You Choose?
Topping the list are Dennis Rodman, Oprah, and Rosie O'Donnell.
South Dakota Gets Separate Licensing for Nail Techs
The bill was sponsored by Sen. Jim D. Thompson, Sen. Alan Aker, Rep. Kay S. Jorgensen, Rep. Steve Cutler, Rep. Michael DeMersseman, Rep. Roger W. Hunt, and Rep. Robert A. Roe.
On the Road: CinDe's Nail Pazzaz. Roselle, Ill.
At this bustling salon with 13 nail techs, it's all about family and "home-made" products.
You're Being Audited! One Salon Owner's Harrowing IRS Journey
If the IRS asked to examine your salon's Federal Tax returns, would you survive the audit? Read on for an account of a salon owner who thought she was doing everything "by the book."
When It's Time For a Change
Clients have their reasons for wanting to go au naturel—with their nails, that is. You can keep your former acrylic clients loyal to you with a good removal and post-removal care.
Notable Nail Tech Is Honored
Honor Thy Nail Tech
Franchise salon owner makes recommendations for other owners considering adding nails to the service menu.
Necessity Was the Mother of Her Invention
Becky Lynn was told by her doctor that she should quit doing nails. But she figured out a way around it.