Business
Pattie Yankee’s New NYC Nail Bar
Legendary nail tech and manicurist to the stars Pattie Yankee opened her namesake mani bar in Ricky’s NYC in October.
Nail Game: Beyoncé & Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl Manis
Whether you watched the big game or not, odds are you heard about Lady Gaga’s dazzling rendition of the National Anthem and Beyoncés over-the-top halftime show. We at NAILS were thrilled that two nail icons took part in the football festivities.
by Beth Livesay
My Other Life: Caroline Garcia, Folded Book Artist
For Cobb, Calif.-based nail tech Caroline Garcia, creating folded book art is a passion that borders on obsession.
by Judy Lessin
ISSE Long Beach 2016
The NAILS team scoured the show floor at the International Salon and Spa Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center from January 30-Feb 1, 2016.
Retail Boutique: All Things Romance
Love is in the air this month, and clients will be looking for the perfect gift for that special someone. From traditional Valentine’s Day gifts like necklaces and rings, to unique products that can’t be found at traditional retailers, they can treat their significant others (or themselves!) to something sweet.
Growing a Nail Salon Into a Franchise
Business is booming at the mid-priced Canadian salon chain, The Ten Spot. With 17 locations operating across Canada, there are plans in the works to start expanding into the United States.
5 Questions with Hello Kitty's Official Nail Artist
Meet Masako. She is Sanrio's official nail artist and came all the way from Japan to LA for some serious nail talk!
In Memoriam: Bill Halfacre
Bill Halfacre ran OPI's sales and marketing department for the past 15 years. The 40-year industry veteran died January 10, 2016 at the age of 74.
by Erika Kotite
Salon Swap: Nail Techs Trade Spaces
Two brave nail techs visited each other's salond and walked through one another's work day to find out what it's like to mind someone else's business.
Are You a Nail Dinosaur?
The nail profession has lots of time-tested products and techniques too good to toss aside. But are there times you should be modernizing yourself, and aren't? Take this quiz to see if you're roaming in the Mesozoic Era.
by Erika Kotite
Crowdsourcing: What are your thoughts about the new spray-on polish?
This month we asked nail techs: What are your thoughts about the new spray-on polish?
by Tracy Rubert
Spring Clean Your Online Presence in 3 Easy Steps
Is your online reputation hurting your business? If you haven’t been managing your cyber-presence, try these three steps for making it squeaky clean.
by Tracy Rubert
Hybrid Salon Mixes Nails With Handicrafts
Melissa Myers is the owner of Yes, M.A.M., a combination nail salon and gift shop that features her handmade creations.
You’ve Got Nail … and Other Punny Salon Names
What are the puniest salon names in America?
NTNA Winner Inspires Career Change
Lavette Cephus’ 2015 NAILS Next Top Nail Artist win inspired one of her clients to become a nail tech.
BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarships Recognize Emerging Nail Artists
Ten students enrolled in professional nail education programs were awarded Fall 2015 BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarships.
Celebrity Nail Tech Tells Her Tale
Maisie Dunbar's new book, Faith, Fun & Finance, is part biography, part scrapbook, and part business guide.