In The Know
California Nail Techs to Get Domestic Abuse Awareness Training
Beginning July 1, 2019, the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will provide sexual and physical abuse awareness training as a part of its licensing programs for barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, manicurists, and electrologists.
CIDESCO Extends Free Membership Offer to 2018
CIDESCO will continue to offer free membership for 2018 to salons and spas that meet the association's entry and inspection requirements.
The Nail Hub Podcast: Advancement
In this episode of The Nail Hub Podcast, Elizabeth Morris asks "Are we proud of what we've achieved? Is what we're doing driving us forward? Is our industry becoming oversimplified in a way that is detrimental to our advancement?"
NAILS and CND Announce Top 12 for Season 5 of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist
These 12 women will go on to compete in the landmark fifth season of NTNA.
Famous Names Lowers All Prices
Famous Names has decided to permanently lower the prices of nearly all of their products anywhere from 13-22%, with an average price reduction of 18%.
Famous Names Hold Its First International Conference
In September, Famous Names held its first-ever International Conference in Krakow, Poland.
OPI Breaks Guinness World Record
OPI broke a Guinness World Record for the longest manicure table.
Nail Schools Honored With Excellence in Education Awards
A nail school category was added to Modern Salon’s Excellence in Education program for the first time in 2017. The awards recognize outstanding achievement by beauty schools across the country.
Create Miraculous Mural Nail Art: Enter NAILS’ 2018 Mural Contest
Murals must depict a continual theme across a series of five or 10 nail tips. Entries must be received by NAILS by December 8, 2017.
OPI Names Tom Bachik Global Nail Ambassador
Tom Bachik is the new global nail ambassador for OPI.
Franchise Expo West to Be Held in Los Angeles
Franchise Expo West will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center November 2-4. The expo will provide opportunities and information for small business owners who are interested in franchising their concept, including beauty business owners, as well as for entrepreneurs who are interested in becoming small business owners.
California Nail Tech Among Las Vegas Shooting Survivors
22-year-old Taylor Barr was shot in the arm at the Route 91 Harvest Festival Sunday night.
Premiere Comes to Columbus and Birmingham in October
Beauty professionals will be given the opportunity to network and take hands-on workshops to learn about the latest trends, techniques, and products.
NYFW Spring/Summer 2018: essie at Alice + Olivia
Rita Remark for essie designed a minimalist nail capped off with teal Garden Variety for a classic, fresh look.
Tech Donates Tips to Hurricane Victims
Nail tech Amber Bateman has pledged to help victims of Hurricane Harvey, and you can too.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Announces Top 24 for Season 5
Applications came in from around the globe as the only online nail art competition for professionals asked to see the best that the industry had to offer. Many answered the call, but only 24 semi-finalists could be chosen.
The Nailscape Offers Pro-Only Subscription Box
The Nailscape blog is expanding beyond online content to bring techs a bi-monthly subscription box called The Nailscape Box.