In The Know
Get To Know: Joanne Sorbello
Learn more about celebrity nail artist, editorial artist, NYFW regular and salon owner Joanne Sorbello.
Tennessee Lawmakers Move to Make Licensing Unnecessary
A set of companion bills would allow any person to practice cosmetology without a license as long as the provider enters into a written contract with the client.
Do You Specialize In Weddings? Here Are the Best Places to Marry in the US
Are you in a market known for being wedding-friendly?
by Anne Moratto
Announcing the 2020 NAHA Winners
The Professional Beauty Association, producer of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), has announced the 2020 winners in 16 competition categories. NAHA honors the talent and creativity of the beauty industry’s most inspiring artists.
by Jamie Newman
Bellasonic Launches Patented 4-in-1 Electric Nail File System
It's a better nail file. Here's why...
by Anne Moratto
ALERT: New 2020 Law Requires CA Booth Renters to Meet These Requirements
While this law doesn’t apply outside of California, it could become a model for other states. Salons utilizing renters will have to run a much tighter ship and booth renters will need to show specific ways in which they are independent from the salon owner.
by Anne Moratto
Southern Nail Expo Debuts in Memphis in July
The Southern Nail Expo (SNE) is a three-day vending exhibition slated for July 18-20, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn.
Cosmetology Scholarship Winners Share How Beauty Is Both Passion and Purpose
"That first set of nails I did in the salon sucked but that client still comes back to me, three years later, because of the connection we made that day." Hear from the winners of these scholarships on how beauty helps them change lives and how it has changed their own.
by Anne Moratto
Nail Artist Insider: 5 Tips to Working With Celebrities
Julie Kandalec is the real deal in the nail world. She has done just about everything as a celebrity manicurist including fashion week, editorial and advertising campaigns and red carpet. Here she gives her top tips on working with celebrities as well as some of her favorite (and not so favorite) moments in her 20 year journey.
Are You In? An Open Letter to the Beauty Industry
Beauty Changes Lives prepares to launch Make Your Mark, a recruitment campaign designed to target Gen Z.
Livin' the Dream: The Nail Artists' Journey
Joanne Sorbello and Armani Je'ton share details, tips and the behind the scenes scoop about their journey to success.
NAILS Announces Top 10 for OPI NTNA All Stars
Back in October, NAILS announced the first official NTNA spin-off, sponsored by OPI. The all-star NTNA competition will bring back 10 previous contestants from the past six seasons to go head-to-head in the ultimate nail art rematch.
by Beth Livesay
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Inside Scoop on America's Beauty Show 2020
If you're going to America's Beauty Show--see you there! And if you're not, here's why you should.
by Anne Moratto
Beauty Düsseldorf International Beauty Expo Coming in March
1,500 exhibitors will present their latest and greatest in spa, nails, salon, cosmetics, and beauty.
by Anne Moratto
NAILS Names Top 12 for NTNA S. 7
NAILS and CND name the Top 12 contestants who will go on to compete in NTNA S. 7, beginning February 2020.
by Beth Livesay
Announcing the 2020 NAHA Finalists
The Professional Beauty Association has announced the 2020 North American Hairstyling Awards finalists in 15 competition categories. Celebrate the talent and artistry by browsing the full collections now.
by Mary Kaleta
New CEO Announced for America's Beauty Show
Frank Fulco will lead strategic planning for America’s Beauty Show (ABS) and continue to build on Cosmetologists Chicago's (CC) legacy of support and growth for professionals and students.