Business
Remembering Vicki Peters
We know Vicki touched many lives, including all of ours here at NAILS Magazine. She was truly a part of our family.
BCL|CND|Tippi Hedren Scholarship Winners Announced
Thanks to the BCL|CND|Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship program, 10 aspiring beauty industry professionals received financial awards of up to $5,000 to cover tuition for nail tech programs.
A Video Tribute to Vicki Peters
Vicki Peters, nail industry icon, educator, mentor, manufacturer, nail technician, pioneering competitor, and dear friend, passed away December 31, 2014. Click here for more information.
Tech Has a “Can-Do” Attitude
“I spend most of my weekends in late summer and fall canning home-grown organic foods,” says Jennifer Lutz, a tech at Tangles Hair and Nails in West Chester, Pa.
by Judy Lessin
Vicki Peters, Industry Icon, Passes Away
NAILS is devastated to report that industry icon Vicki Peters passed away due to complications from cancer.
Five Ways to Ensure Your Marketing Video Will Suck
Jennifer Santoro of InVidz Smart Video Technology outlines five factors that will destine your video for failure.
A Simple Scheduling App
The Rendezvous Appointment Book for the iPad presents a simpler way to create and manage appointments.
Fancy Schmancy Menu
V.I.P. Salon & Spa owner Reneé Borowy ordered her specialty menus online from a restaurant menu company and had them embossed with the salon’s logo.
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions — for Real
Another new year, another resolution… build your book, add new services, attend a tradeshow. How can you make sure this year is the year you actually achieve your goals?
DIY Brush Holder
Vicki Peters came up with a cute and crafty way to keep her brushes handy. The nail veteran repurposes old polish bottles nto glittering storage options in just three steps.
by Beth Livesay
Bernadette Thompson's A-List Polish
Celebrity nail tech Bernadette Thompson recently launched her namesake color collection.
by Beth Livesay
Nail Tech Trains Diabetic Alert Dog
Tech’s Passion Saves Lives: Salon owner Shari Finger penned a book about her experiences training a diabetic alert dog at home.
by Judy Lessin
Inside OPI Headquarters with Suzi
In 2011, Dell Business honored OPI as one of America's favorite small businesses. Here's a behind-the-scenes look inside the OPI headquarters. Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Executive Vice President & Artistic Director of OPI, single-handedly creates every nail lacquer in the collection while making the ongoing education of nail care professionals a priority. A passionate color expert and trendsetter, Suzie has always leveraged the evolution of technology and the power of quick and easy payment to keep her company updated, connected and ever efficient.
Crowdsourcing: What is the Sweetest Thing a Client or Coworker Has Ever Done for You?
This month we asked nail techs: What is the sweetest thing a client or coworker has ever done for you?
by Tracy Rubert
My Other Life: Yuko Jarowicz — Model, Actor, Extra
Success on the Set: New as she is to the business, nail tech Yuko Jarowicz earns more as an actor, extra, and model than she does as a tech.
by Judy Lessin
Show (Us) Your...Manicure Tables
We asked nail techs to share their favorite nail tables and desks. Here’s a look at the creative, clever, and varied surfaces where manicure magic is made.
by Tracy Rubert
Retail Boutique: Techs Selling on Etsy
Check out these four techs who have seen success with Etsy.