In The Know
Improving Our Industry: Lessons from the New York Nail Salon Scrutiny
Why it’s important — and conscientious — for everyone in the nail business to know their state legislation and employee labor laws.
CND and BCL Announce Orlando Scholarship Fund
The first regional extension of the BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Fund is being sponsored by Sunny Beauty Supply, one of CND’s distributors in Orlando, Fla.
Don’t Miss “The Beauty Pitch”
The Beauty Pitch offers both up-and-coming and established companies the opportunity to present their brand, products, or ideas to a panel of top investors including renowned entrepreneurs Mark Cuban and John Paul DeJoria.
NAILS & CND Announce Top 12 Finalists for Season Three of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist
See who made the cut for season three of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist.
Cuccio Job Opening: Brand Manager and Director of Global Education
Cuccio International is looking for a professsional nail technician to become its Cina Nail Art brand manager as well as Director of Global Education, Research and Development.
Schoon Recognizes Industry Innovators
Respected industry scientist Doug Schoon is acknowledging important industry innovations with an annual award.
NAILS and CND Name Next Top Nail Artist Top 24 Semi-Finalists
It was no easy task reviewing applications, nail art photos, and videos from all over the world, but at long last the team at NAILS has named its 24 semi-finalists for season three of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist sponsored by CND.
ABC7 The NOW Denver News Segment: Nail Industry Responds
Cyndy Drummey, NAILS Magazine group publisher, speaks with ABC7 The NOW Denver's Anne McNamara about what clients should look for when choosing a quality salon.
Light Elegance Meets Bambi
Joseph McLellan, the operations manager for Redmond, Ore.-based Light Elegance, was playing golf with company president Jim McConnell when a baby doe ran right up to them.
Mario Tricoci Nail Artist Wins With Turquoise
Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas held a nail art contest for all 146 nail techs from its 15 Chicago-area locations.
PBA’s “I Am Licensed” Campaign Wins Award
In February, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) received the Public Affairs Council’s 2015 Grassroots Innovation Award for Social Media Innovation for its “I Am Licensed” campaign.
NSI Opens First U.S. Training Academy
Nail Systems International has partnered with The Beauty Point Academy, a cosmetology school in San Antonio, Texas, to offer the first-ever NSI-approved training program in the U.S.
Beauty Changes Lives Legacy Award Pays Tribute to Pivot Point Founder Leo Passage
The beauty industry united on Saturday, March 21, to celebrate the legacy of a man who revolutionized the business of beauty education. The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation (BCL) posthumously honored Leo Passage; founder of Pivot Point International, Inc. Passage’s wife Lenie, and son Robert accepted the award on behalf of Leo.
OPI Global Artists Brainstorm New Nail Looks
In December, OPI hosted an intensive Artistic Design Preview with its global artists and invited guests at Siren Studios in Hollywood, Calif.
Jessica Vartoughian Honored by Japan Nail Association
Jessica Vartoughian was honored with the Japan Nail Association’s Certificate of Gratitude in November for her outstanding contributions to the Japanese nail industry.
Meet the Winning Mural-Makers
Congratulations to the talented winners of this year’s NAILS Mural Contest — one an industry veteran and the other a relative newcomer.
PBA Adds Free Membership Option
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has introduced a new membership structure consisting of three new membership types: E-Member, Individual Member, and Business Member.