In The Know
NAILS Names Winnie Huang Next Top Nail Artist
Winnie Huang wins the third season of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist.
NYC Nail Salon Sweep Reveals Few Following Wage Laws
Labor investigators visit 395 salons, investigate 230 of them, and issue violations to all but 12. Violations range from paying workers nothing to underpayment and failure to keep payroll records.
Global Beauty Masters Do Battle on TLC
Part competition, part reality show, season two of “Global Beauty Masters” premiered on the TLC Network on February 18.
CND Chooses NAILS’ NTNA Top 3 Contestants as its “Nextgen” Artists
NAILS NTNA Top 3 competitors will be featured as CND’s “NextGen Artists” at the 4th annual Beauty Changes Lives Experience during America’s Beauty Show.
Marinello Schools of Beauty Closes All 56 Locations
As of Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, Marinello Schools of Beauty has ceased operations and closed campuses for all its 56 locations.
BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarships Recognize Emerging Nail Artists
Ten students enrolled in professional nail education programs were awarded Fall 2015 BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarships.
Winnie Huang Brings Her Art to Canadian Television
Last March, two-time NTNA contestant Winnie Huang responded to a Facebook post looking for artists that ultimately led to her landing one of 15 slots on “Crash Gallery,” a five-part competition-style reality show
Medinail Announces New VP, Monthly Scholarships
MediNail Learning Center has appointed veteran nail tech, educator, and Nail Talk Radio CEO/host Athena Elliott to the position of company vice president. In addition, ANT scholarships will now be offered monthly.
Push to Ban Microbeads Is Expanding
As those tiny plastic pellets known as microbeads make their way down our drains and into our oceans and lakes, a growing number of states — eight at press time — are taking steps to ban their use, while the federal government is also exploring the issue.
Medinail Offers Free Training and Accreditation
The Medinail Learning Center now offers an online Safe Salon Rating (SSR) training module free to nail techs.
OPI Names Kerry Washington Creative Ambassador
Kerry Washington signs on as OPI's creative ambassador.
A.I.I. Acquires Hollywood Fashion Secrets
American International Industries has expanded into the world of fashion and beauty accessories with the acquisition of the Hollywood Fashion Secrets brand.
KBShimmer UnveilsToys For Tots Charity Polish
Now through December 15, KBShimmer will donate four dollars from each sale of “Toying Around” nail polish to Toys for Tots.
PBA and Cosmoprof North America Debut Beauty Pitch Event
In celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit of the beauty industry, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) debuted the inaugural Beauty Pitch event at PBA Beauty Week 2015 in July.
NAILS Parent Company Buys Modern Salon Media
Bobit Business Media, publisher of NAILS Magazine and VietSALON, has acquired the assets of Modern Salon Media from Vance Publishing Corp.
In Memoriam: Cosmetology Icon Jerry Gordon
Jerry Gordon, a third-generation award-winning hairdresser, salon owner, and past president of Cosmetologists Chicago, died on November 26, 2015. His dedication to the craft and to helping others succeed is remembered.
NAILS & CND Announce Top 3 Finalists in Next Top Nail Artist Competition Season 3
Celina Ryden, Sarah Elmaz, and Winnie Huang will compete for the season three title in Chicago at America's Beauty Show, March 12-14 2016.