Something for Everyone at San Diego’s Cürbar
Beyond its services, Cürbar offers quality games, reading material, and music, as well as the juxtaposition of feminine and masculine salon decor so that clients of every age and gender feel at home.
On the Road: The Carnival Spa
When not in port, passengers aboard the Carnival Imagination cruise ship are able to receive some pampering at the Spa Carnival.
Salon Owner’s Invention Benefits Tibetan Refugees
Nail tech Kunga Cheokyi invented a practical four-bottle polish holder called Polish Posy — developed with giving back in mind.
Crowdsourcing: Do You Charge Extra for Shaping Nails?
This month we asked nail techs: Do you charge extra for shaping nails (other than square) due to the time it takes? If so, how much?
My Other Life: Michelle Ridgway, Dollhouse Creator
Michelle Ridgway wanted a dollhouse ever since she was a young child, but she never got one as a girl. Now she is building a dollhouse herself from a kit.
Mermaid Nail Art at Young Nails Headquarters (VLog #49)
Young Nails gets a guest appearance from NAILS Magazine's own executive editor Beth Livesay and senior editor Kimberly Pham! Young Nails head of education Tracey Reierson created glitter ombre and mermaid nail designs for Beth's nails using Young Nails Mani Q gel-polish, glitter, and Caption Polish.
On the Road: Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club, Phoenix
I visited nail tech Sarah Waite at the busy Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club, a full-service salon catering primarily to club members.
The Nail Hub Podcast: Your Clients Aren't Lucky To Have You
This week on The Nail Hub Podcast, Elizabeth Morris discusses how an entitled attitude can hurt your career.
My Other Life: Darlene Donovan, Fragile X Parent Support Network Coordinator
When Darlene Donovan learned that her first grandchild, Elias Alexander, would be born with Fragile X Syndrome — a genetic disorder associated with autism and intellectual impairment — she made it her mission to raise awareness and funds for the National Fragile X Foundation and the community of Fragile X families.
The Nail Hub Podcast: Exciting News for the Nail Hub Listeners
The Nail Hub podcast announces its partnership with NAILS Magazine!
Crowdsourcing: How do you explain to clients why you charge more than the salon down the street?
This month we asked nail techs: How do you explain to clients why you charge more than the salon down the street?
Las Vegas Salon Caters to Plus-Size Clients
Salon owner Jamie Lopez has always loved the beauty industry, but as a plus-size woman, she hasn’t always found it a welcoming place. Lopez’s experiences inspired her to open her salon and make it comfortable for women like her.
PS Salon and Spa Brings Caring Touch to Retirement Communities
The salon company has been operating since 2008 and now runs 685 salons across the country. Salon designs are adapted to fit elders’ needs.
Arizona Techs Offer Help to Homeless Women
Vickie Fugate, a member of the Arizona Nail Technician’s Network, reached out to her fellow members to support the Homeless Engagement Lift Partnership and provide nail services to over 200 women in the Phoenix Area.
InternatioNAILS: Germany
Gain insight into the nail industry in Germany.
[InternatioNAILS] Germany: Focusing on What They Do Best
UV gels remain the most popular nail medium in modern Germany, where nail professionals typically specialize in either hands or feet (not both).
by Sree Roy
Join the Collective at Stash House Az
Founded by three nail art fanatics, Phoenix-based specialty salon Stash House Az is bold, vibrant, and free-spirited, with a reputation for flawless, creative manicures.