In The Know
Best Lil’ Nail Show Heads to Vegas
The first-annual Best Lil’ Nail Show Las Vegas will be held at the M Resort Spa & Casino on Oct 28-30, 2017.
Mary J. Blige Sports Fresh Gelish Mani At Madison Square Garden
For Blige's shows at Madison Square Garden and Brooklyn's Ford Amphitheater, celbrity manicurist Gina Edwards uses Gelish polish on the R&B queen's nails.
Nail Techs Gather in Gatlinburg for Smokies Event
Shopping was brisk at the 10th annual Nail Tech Event of the Smokies, which took place July 8-10 at the Gatlinburg, Tenn., Convention Center.
Lexli Introduces Esthetician Scholarship Program
The brand behind aloe vera skin care recently announced a new scholarship program to support those pursuing a career in esthetics.
Kupa Acquires Nailebrity
Richard Hurter, president and CEO of Kupa Inc., has announced the acquisition of Nailebrity. Elaine Watson will be retained as executive vice president.
Game of Thrones-Inspired Designs Earn Top NAHA Nail Prize
Congratulations to nail tech Rochelle Dingman, who was named Nail Professional of the Year at the 2017 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA).
Customization Is King, Says Industry Analyst
Customized services can attract clientele looking for a personalized experience from their salon.
Continuum and European Touch Co-Owner John Meyerovich Dies at 75
John Meyerovich, co-owner of Continuum and prior to that, European Touch, has passed away at the age of 75.
Essie Announces First Annual National Nail Polish Day
Join Essie in celebrating the first annual National Nail Polish Day (hooray!)
Danger Ahead: A Scientist’s View of the Russian Manicure
Industry scientist, author, and educator Doug Schoon issues a warning about the so-called Russian manicure technique.
Take the Celebrity Face Off Challenge
Enter NAILS’ fourth annual Celebrity Face Off Nail Art Contest and test your skill at portraiture while paying tribute to your favorite famous faces.
Nail Salon Lauded by Salon Today Magazine
Los Angeles’ Champagne Nail Lounge landed in the third runner-up position in Salon Today's 2017 Salon of the Year competition and claimed the designation Nail Salon of the Year.
2017 NAHA Finalists: Nail Professional
See the beautiful entries from Nail Professional finalists at the North American Hairstyling awards.
Magic Johnson to Host PBA Beauty Week’s Business Forum
As the keynote speaker at the Professional Beauty Association’s (PBA) Business Forum, sports legend and entrepreneur Magic Johnson will share his inspirational story of transitioning from the basketball court to the boardroom.
Apply for the 2017 PBA Scruples Scholarship for New Salon Owners
The Professional Beauty Association Scruples Scholarship for New Salon Owners awards a new salon owner with $1,000. Hair services must be offered at the salon to be eligible.
Hotline Reports 250 Cases of Sex and Labor Trafficking in Nail Salons Since 2007
From December 2007 to December 2016, approximately 2,950 cases of sex trafficking in the commercial massage and health and beauty service industry were reported to hotlines operated by Polaris, a leading anti-trafficking organization in the United States.
Marcus Lemonis of CNBC’s “The Profit” to Appear at Premiere Orlando
Premiere Orlando has announced that Marcus Lemonis, the star of CNBC’s business reality show “The Profit,” will be opening the show, sponsored by Ashtae, on Sunday, June 4, 2017.