In The Know
Non-Profit Groups Looking Into Toxicity of Salon Chemicals
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded two Seattle non-profit groups $100,000 to help nail salons become more conscious of the toxicity of some of the chemicals used during business.
Three San Diego Beauty Academies Cooperate to Form Nail Technician Program
Poway, Je Boutique, and Bay Vista academies are launching the nation's first Spa Nail Technician Program.
Midwest Techs Join Together for Charity Nail Competition
The second-annual Nail Artists Helping Children Charity Nail Competition takes place Sunday, November 4 in Rockford, Ill.
The New CND
At a two-day conference held during Cosmoprof, Creative Nail Design had a coming out party to announce its new identity as CND to 400 of the company’s top global educators, distributors and other industry “influentials.”
Texas Health Inspectors Now Have Power To Shut Down Salons Immediately
A new Texas legislature signed into law states that if Texas state health officials witness flagrant violations of sanitation standards in salons, they now have the jurisdiction to immediately close the salon.
American International Industries Acquires ProLinc
Effective May 11, 2007, American International Industries will be the sole distributor of the ProLinc brand line of products.
Milady Revises Its Standard Cosmetology Book
Milady's Standard Cosmetology textbook features a fresh layout, new photography and illustrations, reorganized chapters, and new information on sanitation and infection control.
Texas Eases Autoclaving Requirement
In June, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) relaxed the autoclaving requirement it had passed in 2006, but never fully enforced.
Illinois Woman Sues Nail Salon
Plaintiff Cheryl Reader is suing Diamond Nails in Wood River, Ill. alleging that during a pedicure, a technician scraped the bottom of her foot pro-ducing an open wound and bleeding.
AACS Launches New Websites
The American Association of Cosmetology Schools has designed a website just for educators at www.beautyeducators.org.
Regis and Empire Beauty Schools Merge
Regis Schools and Empire Beauty Schools have merged to form Empire Education Group.
NAILS Magazine Wins Two Maggie Awards
On Friday, April 27th, the NAILS Magazine Editorial and Graphics team were recognized for journalism and design excellence at the 56th annual Western Publications Association (WPA) Maggie awards ceremony.
PBA Redesigns Website
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has redesigned its website.
Wisconsin Launches a Public Awareness Campaign About Salon Safety
The Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing launched a campaign to educate salon professionals and consumers about nail and hair salon safety.
INTA, NMC Release Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines
You Can Help Fight Breast Cancer, Starting at ISSE
The “Nail Community Cares” campaign to fight breast cancer needs volunteers to help spread the word and peddle its signature pink high-shine buffers.
PBA: VIP Treatment, Better Communication Is What Women Expect from Salons
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) recently released an its first-ever Salon and Day Spa 2007 Consumer Trend Report.