Business
Nail Tech Brings Opportunity to Colombia
Eager to “pay it forward” and help the next generation of nail techs, celebrated New York City-based nail artist Fleury Rose took her passion for nails a continent away to give women in Medellin, Colombia, a “hand-up” toward achieving emotional and financial independence.
Cuccio Brings Education, Inspiration to India
In May, Cuccio and Star Nail CEO Tony Cuccio visited India to provide education and promote his international beauty brand in this country where the nail industry is just beginning to develop.
Wash-ful Thinking: Hand Washing Signs
You clients should be washing their hands before each service. But are they? If you’re tired of nagging, try hanging one of these cute signs from Etsy in the restroom to deliver the message to wash up.
Person * Place * Thing: Wendy Bailey
Wendy Bailey, nail tech and owner of Nails by Wendy Bailey in Round Rock, Texas, shared these pictures of an important person, place, and thing at work.
Recruiting Students: Inexperience Has Its Advantages
Courting cosmetology students to find new techs for your salon takes some effort, but in a tough recruiting environment, it makes a lot of sense.
Conserve Your Brain Power: Use Milady Business Forms
There’s no need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to salon management.
Turn Phone Inquiries Into Bookings
How many people call your salon each day to ask about the price of a particular service and never get on the books? According to Tammy Dennis of Infinity Luxury Salon, the key is to build a relationship with the caller by asking questions.
NAILS Partners With BCL on Scholarship Opportunities
NAILS recently partnered with the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation on a FundRazr campaign that raised donations for the BCL | Tippi Hedren | NAILS NTNA Scholarship Fund.
Featured Artist: Kristina Razinskaite
"My artwork comes from my life and my feelings," says Kristina Raizinskaite of Mobile Beauty&Nails in London.
Polish With a Precious Purpose
Each color in Sherwin Hora’s new E.G.O Lacquers polish line holds a deeply personal meaning for her.
PBFC Educates California Legislators at Tent Event
The Professional Beauty Federation of California (PBFC) hosted its 16th Welcome to Our World (W.O.W.) event on April 11 in Sacramento, Calif.
The Theme’s the Thing: Palm Springs Modern
“I wanted to create a fun, vibrant space reminiscent of a party atmosphere where patrons could enjoy music, a subtitled flick, and have conversations with their nail tech and each other," says Diane Meza, owner of Varnish Lab in Los Angeles.
2016 Nail Tech Event of the Smokies
NAILS attended the Nail Tech Event of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tenn., for the first time in the show's history.
Lechat Receives Presidential Award for Export Successes
On May 16, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker presented LeChat Nail Care Products with the President’s “E” Award for Export Service at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Retail Boutique: Foot Jewelry
Summer is in full swing and that means more clients looking for pedicures. We’ve collected some of our favorite anklets, toe rings, and barefoot sandals that will pair perfectly with newly painted toes and add a little shine to your retail display.
My Other Life: Triana Ramirez, Monarch Butterfly Enthusiast
Queen of the Monarchs: Los Angeles-based nail tech Triana Ramirez helps monarch butterflies thrive as their food source grows scarce.
by Judy Lessin
Vantage VE
The new Vantage VE by Continuum Pedicure Spas offers extensive color options, quality components, and many features at an affordable price.