Is There a Generation Gap in the Nail Industry?
We asked nail techs from different beauty school classes – ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s – to talk a little about their age groups, and tell us what the cultural differences are between different generations of nail techs.
Creative Stirs Up the Spring '07 Runways
New York's Fashion Week provides CND with a showcase for its runway-worthy polishes.
What Women Want (and are buying)
Women want to be a better version of themselves. They’re looking for products that will transform them, but they’re also looking for a great deal. At a recent trade show, The Benchmarking Company’s Alisa Marie Beyer presented these findings, found via a survey conducted by her beauty marketing research firm. Read on to find out what else the study showed — and how you can use it to your advantage.
Seen and Heard
Manufacturers share their news tidbits for the month.
LCN Body Glitter Tattoo
These temporary glittering accessories are a perfect additional service to offer clients for special occasions or to show off suntanned skin.
Cover Tech Winner: It's Berry Nice
Congratulations to NAILS' 2007 Cover Tech Contest winner Doan Hoelsher of DoaNails in Fort Collins, CO. Hoelsher created a feast for the eyes with her sumptuous strawberry-themed design. We're delighted to share the winning images with you, along with a selection of our favorite entries. Our thanks to everyone who submitted photos for sharing your artistry with us.
3 Years and Counting!
We asked and you told us. For the third year in a row, NAILS announces the winners of our annual Readers' Choice Awards. From Acrylics to Wraps- and everything in between- read on to see if your favorite products made it onto our 2006 list.
Readers' Choice Awards 2006
We asked, and you told us. For the third year in a row, NAILS announces the winners of our annual Readers' Choice Awards. From Acrylics to Wraps--and everything in between--read on to see if your favorite products made it onto our 2006 list.
BTC Announces Stylist Choice Award Winners
Aloha from Hawaii
Hannah Lee reports from the Japan Nailist Association's third annual Japan Olymp Pics. This year, it was in Honolulu, bridging the gap between Japan and the United States..
by Hannah Lee
How to Be a Fantastic Cover Nail Tech
Tom Bachik is a true professional and shares here his tips for getting photo shoot gigs.
NAILS Wins Three Awards
From Russia, With Love
This month's cover is a collaboration between NAILS Russia and NAILS Magazine.
Fashion Week Diary: Honey Takes Manhattan
NAILS online correspondent Debbie Doerrlamm found this out first-hand when she tagged along with nail tech Audra “Honey” Hines at designer Jerry Tam’s show during February’s Fall Fashion Week in New York City.
All in the Family: Meet This Month’s Winning Cover Tech
This year's Nail Tech Cover Tech Contest found two winners!
A Long-Awaited Arrival
Why did it take us almost two year to get Christine Turner down here to shoot her cover? Well she’s been a bit busy—being a mom to nine-month old Jack and working on the next chapter of her career.
Nail Tech Writes Inspirational Book
Well-known nail industry veteran and NSI educator, Erin Snyder, has book of inspirational works published.