Business
On the Road: Estilo Salon and Spa
Nestled in a growing suburb of Des Moines, Iowa, Estilo Salon and Spa could give any high-end spa a run for its money.
Embracing Eccentricity at Red Betty Nails
As Austin, Texas, basks in its budding trendiness and reputation as the “live music capital of the world,” Red Betty Nails distinguishes itself from other boutique nail salons by perfecting a blend of retro and modern, playful and professional.
Young Nails VLog #1: Introducing Habib Salo
Young Nails has a big announcment and they are "super excited about this new adventure," says Habib Salo, CEO of Young Nails. Follow the Young Nails Biz VLog on Mondays and Wednesdays on the Young Nails YouTube channel, and also see the videos posted here on NAILStv.
Young Nails VLog #2: San Francisco
Follow Habib Salo, CEO of Young Nails, as he goes about his adventurous days. "Let's hang out, we'll eat, go on trips, and I will share my experiences of how we built our business from nothing to something over the course of this vlog," he says.
SpaRitual Introduces New Slow Beauty Box
SpaRitual has introduced its new Slow Beauty Box featuring SpaRitual body products and mindfulness tools. The box is available for purchase on a bi-annual basis and can be bought separately or as part of a discounted subscription-based model.
Maisie Dunbar Pampers Women’s Shelter Residents for 50th Birthday
"I wanted to give back for my 50th birthday," says nail tech Maisie Dunbar. "I decided that since I was going to be in Houston for the Super Bowl, I wanted to partner with a local shelter and pamper its residents."
How to Start Your Own Polish Line
The beauty industry may be one in which you can allow your creativity to flow, but if your goal is to launch your own polish line, you’ll need a roadmap to get you to from conception to finished product. Here’s some advice from an indie polish maker who has successfully made the journey from nail tech to entrepreneur.
Color Code Your Instagram for Instant Inspiration
If you glance at @lechatnails on Instagram you’ll notice that they have a unique and colorful take on posting. Creative strategists Molly Quinn and Jaclyn Sepulveda discuss their attention-grabbing color blocking approach to Instagram.
by Beth Livesay
4 Ways to Build Your Email List
John Rigo, a content marketer with small business technology platform Booker, offers these four tips for building your client email list.
My Other Life: Lynz Parks, Pageant Competitor
Meet Mrs. Wisconsin: Nail tech Lynz Parks competed in her first beauty pageant at age 15 and is currently serving as Mrs. Wisconsin US Continental 2017.
by Judy Lessin
Fusion Face Masks
The Repêchage Fusion Face Mask Collection delivers soothing skin benefits while providing a relaxing, spa-like experience your clients can enjoy in their own homes.
Island Elixir Hand Cream
Farmhouse Fresh’s Island Elixir Hand Cream features a pineapple and coconut scent and contains certified organic coconut oil, shea butter, aloe vera, sweet almond oil, honeysuckle, and cocoa butter.
Mud Face Masks
Body Drench introduces three new Mud Face Masks made from mineral-rich clays and elements.
Jasmine Coconut 4 Step Starter Kit
> BCL Spa’s Jasmine Coconut 4 Step Starter Kit includes Jasmine Coconut Moisture Mask, Jasmine Coconut Rice Scrub, Jasmine Coconut Salt Soak, and Jasmine Coconut Massage Cream.
Nail Tech Repairs Damaged Treasures With Acrylic
Veteran nail tech Linda Champion-Orsuto discovered a way to combine her skills as a nail tech with her antiques business: She repairs damaged antiques using acrylic or gel.
Nail Tech Sells Unique Umbrellas via Facebook Live
They say that sex sells, but nail tech Lynnette Diaz-Madden might argue that enthusiasm sells — specifically, it sells umbrellas.
NAILS Cover Tech Contest Winner Teaches at Local Libraries
Nail tech Celine Cumming brings the joy of nails to the teens and preteens who take her nail art classes at local libraries in Delaware.