In The Know
CND Out to Rescue Damaged Nails
The new nail repair treatment is infused with keratin protein, jojoba oil, and sweet almond oil.
Beauty Bus Foundation Delivers Big Time
In October, the Beauty Bus Foundation announced that it has reached a new milestone, delivering more than 25,000 Bags of Beauty, valued at more than $3 million dollars, to clients and caregivers nationwide.
Dunbar Wins Minority Business Enterprise Award
Nail tech Maisie Dunbar of Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge in Silver Spring, Md., has received the distinguished 2014 Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise Award for the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Fun for All: NW Nail Tech Retreat
More than 110 nail techs descended on Camp Burton, just outside of Seattle, in October to attend the fourth NW Nail Tech Retreat.
Are You the Next NAHA Nail Professional of the Year?
If you think you have what it takes to be named Nail Professional of the Year, you’d better get your application ready to go.
A Quicker Fix for Plantar Fasciitis Pain
A new study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports finds that a simple exercise, easily done at home, is faster and more effective at treating plantar fasciitis than conventional treatments.
NAILS Names Lavette Cephus Next Top Nail Artist
Lavette Cephus of Beaute Asylum in Toledo, Ohio, edges out Lexi Martone and Danielle Costantino to win NAILS Next Top Nail Artist 2014-2015.
Podcast (2007) Vicki Peters Interviews NAILS' Cyndy Drummey
Industry leader Vicki Peters interviews NAILS Magazine's Cyndy Drummey in her first podcast on the nail industry.
Jan Arnold Recognized for Community Service
CND co-founder Jan Arnold was one of five finalists honored by San Diego Magazine as part of its 2014 Woman of the Year Awards.
BCL|CND|Tippi Hedren Scholarship Winners Announced
Thanks to the BCL|CND|Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship program, 10 aspiring beauty industry professionals received financial awards of up to $5,000 to cover tuition for nail tech programs.
Vicki Peters, Industry Icon, Passes Away
NAILS is devastated to report that industry icon Vicki Peters passed away due to complications from cancer.
NSI Eastern Europe Holds International Training in Poland
In September, NSI Eastern Europe hosted an international training and distributors meeting in Gdansk, Poland.
IBX Certification Courses Launch Globally
Famous Names — makers of the professional-grade nail strengthening treatment IBX — has introduced two new training courses designed to help its distributors, both international and domestic, as they educate their customers on the nuances of the product in order to maximize results
New York City Considers Letter Grades for Salons
In response to numerous reports of health and sanitation issues arising from dirty salons and spas, New York City is considering the implementation of a new system of letter grades for cosmetology businesses similar to the system used for restaurants.
It’s So Easy Announces Nail Art Winners
During the month of July, nail enthusiasts from across the United States submitted their best summer-themed nail art looks for a chance to win cash, gift cards, and products from It’s So Easy.
Noel Asmar Among Top Female Entrepreneurs
Noel Asmar, CEO and lead designer of Noel Asmar Pedicure Bowls and Accessories, was recently recognized as one of the Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in Canada.
The High Road to Education Returns With Record Numbers
More than 60 nail professionals came together for a weekend of education and social interaction at the High Road to Education (HRTE) Buffalo on September 14-15.