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Fabulously Functional
Aprons are not just part of a uniform. They can act as fashionable shields and the perfect accessory. Consider one of these aprons that show off your personality and commitment to cleanliness by tying one on and looking fabulous while you work.
On The Road: Hush Nail Boutique
When Carla Alvarado realized nail services were booming at her Lincoln Park hair salon, she decided to open up a nails-only salon right across the road.
by Hannah Lee
Behind the Scenes: What a Man
Cover tech and NAILS Next Top Nail Artist 2nd runner-up Buddy Sims shows you how to get the look he created for the June 2014 cover.
by Hannah Lee
Crowdsourcing: French-Style Nails for Bridal
This month we asked nail techs: Do you think French-style nails are outdated for bridal, and if so, what’s a nice alternative?
by Tracy Rubert
Footnanny Defends Oprah's Feet
TMZ attempts to get all the pedi-licious details from Oprah's Footnanny, Gloria Williams.
Cuccio Colour Gives Back
Cuccio Naturalé brand manager Arica Carpenter recently made charitable donations of Cuccio Colour polishes to the Alliance for Children, a non-profit that benefits abused children, and the Beauty Bus Foundation, a national non-profit that provides free beauty and grooming services and pampering products to terminally or chronically ill people and their caregivers.
Tips For NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Competition
2013 NAILS Next Top Nail Artist first runner-up Lauren Wireman shares her tips for this year's competitors.
It’s the Little Things That Count: Make Your Client Feel Special
It’s crucial to make each and every client who walks in your door feel special. There are little things you can do that make a big difference and ultimately keep your clients coming back for more.
by Beth Livesay
Acrylics Are Here to Stay
A look at some successful acrylic-focused salons.
by Beth Livesay
2014 Sally Scholarship Winners Announced
Applications for the 2015 PBA Sally Beauty Scholarships are now available. The applications deadline is November 14, 2014.
Best in the East: World Spa & Wellness Awards Announced
The World Spa & Wellness Awards 2014 were presented in London in February, where the industry handed out 11 awards that singled out the best regional hotel and spa destinations around the world.
Nail Tech Aids Endangered Sea Turtles
A Florida nail technician helped researchers develop a tracking device for endangered sea turtles.
L.A. Nail Salon Franchise Expands Nationwide
Bellacures plans to further expand its footprint nationwide by opening 20 new franchises through a targeted expansion strategy in Northern California as well as Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Mexico, and Texas.
Ask a Hairstylist for Help
Just starting out? “Get hairstylists in your area to wear your nails or at least refer their clients to you,” says Sharon Frenz, owner of The Nail Boutique in Tomah, Wis., and the newly opened Next Step Nails Training.
by Judy Lessin
Run Your Booth Better
Milady’s Booth Renting 101: A Guide for the Independent Stylist is a must-have guide for booth renters looking to start and successfully run a booth rental business.
Double Teamed
“There are always two technicians working on a client at one time, even if they are just getting a manicure,” says Hiroko Fujikawa, owner of Mars The Salon.
by Judy Lessin
Patterned Perch
Pampered Perch is debuting five new prints for their wrist rests.