Nail Care: From Ancient Rites to New Heights
Superstitions and unusual practices have helped pave the road to modern nail care.
NMC Hosts Nail Trend Preview
Beauty editors from leading consumer magazines previewed the Nail Manufacturers Council’s release of four nail trends in its Nailwatch ’93.
The Gold Rush of the '90s
Gold nail jewelry is fast becoming a girl’s best friend.
Editor's Note: How It All Began
Founding NAILS publishers Peter Grimes and John Cipriano had an idea for a magazine. As they outlined their purpose in their first publishers' note, they said they wanted to “strengthen those involved with the nail industry by providing decision-making information on current industry issues, economic trends, management styles, sales and marketing techniques, and coverage of any and all events important to the further development of the nails industry”
Great Expectations
When nail technicians are asked to create their ideal products, their responses range from the practical to the fantastic.
Nail Fashions Change
From points to ovals to squares to anything goes, manufacturers borrow from the dental, plastics, and prosthetics industries
A Dynamic Decade for Nails
Prominent nail technicians talk about the products they used, their clients, and what it was like to be a nail technician in 1983.
Display Your Nail Art With Flair
Posterboards, portfolios, and palettes are just a few display options that let your nail art sell itself.
There's a Science to Creating Nails that Win
Top competitors share the minute-by-minute timetables that make them winners.
Will Oregon Eliminate Its State Board?
As a result of a 1991 property tax cut, Gov. Ryans is seeking a 20% to 25% reduction in spending. All 200 state agencies are being reviewed.
NNTG Names Person of the Year
For the second time, Creative Nail Design president Jan Bragulla has been named the National Nail Technicians Group’s (NNTG) Person of the Year.
Simplicity is the Key to Relaxing During the Holidays
Who Did Those Nails?
The Addams Family movie features some deadly beautiful nails.
Editor's note: Warning: Smarter Clients Ahead
Are you prepared to respond to things they’ve heard about on the news and road about in the paper?
The Promise of Fiberglass
While acrylic has been around the longest, there will always be clients who choose not to have acrylic nails. Fiberglass is one way to answer their needs – and keep them as customers.
NO Sculpting, Primer, Heavy Filing, What More Could You Want in a Nail?
Simple steps for applying fiberglass systems.
California and Florida Were “Hot Spots” for Winter Shows.
News from NAILS Magazine Tampa Show and Capitol Beauty Trade Show