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Nailcare Academy Offers Foot Care Certification
Nailcare Academy, home of the Advanced Nail Technician program, recently announced the launch of its online Footcare Nail Technician Program (FNT).
NAILS Announces Cover Tech Contest Finalists
Congratulations to our 12 Cover Tech Contest finalists. Now it’s time for you to vote for the ones you love the best.
New York Nail Salon Wage Bond in Effect
October 6, 2015 was the deadline for all New York nail salon owners to acquire wage bonds. Some, but not all, have complied.
Essie Partners With Serge Normant
Hairstylist to the stars Serge Normant recently opened a new salon in New York City and celebrated with an exclusive new polish color from Essie.
Julep Honors the Ladies of Lyft
Ridesharing service Lyft has joined creative forces with female-powered beauty brand Julep to launch Glow, a limited-edition nail color in Lyft’s iconic magenta sold at Sephora.
Tricoci Taps Salon Talent for Nail Art Contest
Whitney Mazzacoli, a nail tech at Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa’s Oak Brook, Ill., location, won the company’s Summer Nail Art Contest.
Beauty Changes Lives Names Howard Murad 2016 Legacy Honoree
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation recently announced that Howard Murad, M.D., will be its 2016 Legacy Award honoree.
Jessica Seeks Nail Professionals for New Clinic
Job openings for Jessica's new Nail Clinic, opening this fall.
A.I.I. Presents Customized Vans to Distributors
In June, A.I.I. presented three of the company’s partner distributors with the keys to their own customized vans as part of the A.I.I. Partner Sales Incentive Program.
Largest Nail Art Lesson Ever Sets Guinness Record
In May, Colombian nail artist Heidy Aristizabal gathered together 500 students in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest nail art lesson ever.
Educators Find Inspiration at the CND World Summit
In April, CND welcomed education ambassadors, distributors, school partners, and Revlon Professional Brand executives to its three-day World Summit in San Diego, Calif.
23 Connecticut nail salons shut down, accused of underpaying employees
Nearly two-dozen Connecticut nail salons were forced to shut down for a day, accused of underpaying employees. You Might Also Like: Nail Salon Scrutiny Update: New York and Connecticut Nail Salon Industry Statistics and Resources
Nail Salon Scrutiny Update: New York and Connecticut
Nail salons in New York are bracing for a new law that will require all salons to be bonded by October 6, 2015. Meanwhile, state board inspectors in Connecticut conducted a blitz of inspections this month, resulting in a significant number of closures for noncompliance.
Backscratchers Launches New Shopping Environment
Backscratchersbeauty.com, a new consumer domain owned by Backscratchers Salon Systems, offers a secure online shopping environment that supports both the consumer and the professional nail tech.
Cuccio Educates, Inspires in Malaysia
Cuccio CEO Tony Cuccio traveled to Malaysia in April to lead three events in the region.
China Glaze Treats Teens to a Beverly Hills Spa Mani
In April, China Glaze treated 12 teens who are oncology patients at the Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA to luxurious mini spa treatments at the Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic in Beverly Hills, Calif.
California Board Revises Pedi Liner Rules and Other Sanitation Regulations
Effective July 1, 2015, a number of new regulations were instituted by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology that affect nail techs’ day-to-day business and safety procedures. The changes include an easing of rules regarding the use of disposable pedicure liners.