In The Know
Cruise with the Nail Stars
Cruise with the Nail Stars, hosted by John Hauk, sets sail from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on December 8, arrives in Cozumel, Mexico on the 10th, and returns to Fort Lauderdale on the 12th.
Nail Tech Rallies After a Devastating Fire
Last September, nail tech Jackie Eades’ salon, the Fufu Beauty Shoppe in Mount Nebo, W. Va., was leveled by fire and the business was a total loss.
Light Elegance Honors Shapely Nails
The folks at Light Elegance challenged nail techs to submit their best shaped nails to their Shape Up contest.
Tech Wins Sit-Down With Jan Arnold
As the winner of a CND online sweepstakes, nail tech Diane Diaz got to enjoy a private brunch with Jan Arnold at ABS Chicago in March.
Beauty Changes Lives Names Five Scholarship Winners for Spring 2016
Five nail students have been awarded a Spring 2016 BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship. Each student will receive tuition compensation up to $5,000 toward a qualified nail education program.
NAILS and CND Name Next Top Nail Artist Top 24 Semi-Finalists
Please join NAILS and top sponsor CND in congratulating these 24 artists.
NAILS Takes Home Two Industry Awards
The Western Publishing Association awarded the NAILS team with two Maggie Awards Friday night.
New York Salons Must Pay $2 Million in Back Wages
Governor Cuomo announces at least $2 million will be paid to nail techs for failure to pay earned wages and worker violations.
Face & Body Northern California Adds Nail Pavilion
Targeted to spa, skin care, and wellness professionals, Face & Body Northern California will take place August 20-22 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif.
Essie Launches Gel Couture
Essie debuts its fashionable, long-lasting polish.
Skyline’s New HQ Is Ginormous
Skyline Beauty Supply’s new 55,000-sq.-ft. Los Angeles location is a virtual paradise for polish lovers — and a fabulous resource for those looking for advanced training in nails.
NYC Thief Is Partial to Essie Polish
A "nail polish perpetrator" steals thousands of dollars' worth of Essie polish from several NYC drugstores.
Essie Introduces its 1000th Shade: a Shimmering Citron
Essie’s new Shimmer Brights collection contains its 1000th color, a vibrant yellow called Aim to Misbehave.
NAILS Editor Joins INTA’s New Accreditation & Certification Program Committee
NAILS editor Sigourney Nuñez will serve on the Certification Committee for INTA’s new Accreditation & Certification Program for nail technicians
NAILS’ Continuum Giveaway Sparks Shock and Awe
As the winner of NAILS’ Giveaway Until the Ball Drops grand prize, Thereasa Rinehart received a Simplicity LE (Luxury Edition) Pedicure Spa and Technician’s Chair from Continuum Pedicure Spas valued at $3,550.
Nail Salon Dramedy Gets Picked Up by TNT
Stay tuned for "Claws" on TNT.
CND Announces #ShellacMasterpiece Digital Campaign With Preen.Me
A network of talented nail professionals will create and share colorful nail artistry across the digital landscape using the hashtag #ShellacMasterpiece.