The World at Your Fingertips
Ever dream of traveling the world with just the clothes on your back and your professional travel kit? Here’s what you could expect to find if you were a nail tech (or a client!) in other parts of the world.
Valinoti Gets Star Award
Valinoti recognized in Star Magazine for her trendsetting nails.
China Glaze Supports the Arts
Nail polish and manicures headline in a play.
95° & Sunny Travels with Pro Golfers
Tournament players treated to nail files and Shirley Jones.
American Crew Designates Men’s Grooming Day
A National Grooming Day for Men is in the works.
2007 Salon of the Year: M&M Nails & Wellness Center
M&M Nails & Wellness Center wins 2007 Salon of the Year award. Owner Maisie Dunbar calls it "the pinnacle of my nail career."
Full Coverage Nail Tips, Fully Fashionable
Full-coverage nails are touted as an easy alternative to acrylics or gels. Not just for clients to try out at home, these glue-on nails are an easy, profitable service for you to add to your manicure and pedicure services.
Nails in the Limelight [a nails in entertainment timeline]
Nails have enjoyed a place in the entertainment spotlight since the late 19th century. Enjoy this walk of fame in our history.
Hot Hollywood Nails
Seven techs dreamed up nail art designed to sizzle on the red carpet. Asked to fashion art for a celeb of their choice, their creations run the gamut from soft to sexy.
Rapper Tussles with Beauty Industry- Again
Foxy Brown — whose real name is Inga Marchand — was arrested in a Florida beauty supply store on misdemeanor charges of battery and resisting arrest.
Before They Were Famous … They Were Nail Techs
You’ll be pleased to know some pretty famous folks once wielded a nail file for a living. Take our quiz and see if you can identify these eight well-known figures who worked as manicurists before claiming their spot in the limelight. You find the answers at the bottom of the page.
Nail Techs Share Their Star-Studded Stories
From doing a celebrity's nails to driving one while in the Air Force, these nail techs have stories to tell.
Celebrity Manicurists: They’re Just Like Us
Practically every time an actor or musician is photographed for a magazine or works on film, they get their hair, makeup, and nails professionally done. So who are these nail technicians who are slaving away behind the scenes? And more important, how can you become one of them?
Behind the Scenes: Making Her Own Way
Moni’s artistry and inventiveness shine through in all that she does—from her nail styles and designs to the décor of her nail room.
The Men's Grooming Stats Sheet
Before you go calling on male clients, use these hard and fast statistics to find out everything from where men get their grooming information to how many techs have never had a male client.
Louis Vuitton Goes Short and Sparkly
Short, diamond-encrusted nails accented the feminine, peasant-inspired collection designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton.
Louis Vuitton Goes Short and Sparkly
Samantha Sweet figured out how to affix tiny Swarovski crystals to nail overlays.