Paris Nail Salon Comes to Kim Kardashian’s Rescue
A Paris nail salon holds a crucial clue in capturing Kim K's robbers.
Galaxy Nail Products' Founder Kym Lee Dies at 54
Kym was a pioneer as a manufacturer, turning her own instincts as a nail technician into a product line of her own.
My Other Life: Eleni Ioannou, Flight Attendant
Taking Flight: Cyprus-based nail tech Eleni Ioannou has been enjoying life as a flight attendant for the past 23 years.
by Judy Lessin
Artistic Nail Design: Guiding the Way
Artistic educators discuss the importance of Artistic as a brand as well as education.
Featured Artist: Lisa Bennett
"Almost all my clients come to me because of my art," says Lisa Bennett of Unique Hair Design and DaySpa, Bakersfield, Calif.
NYFW S/S 2017: Winnie Huang Nails the “Janicure”
The Season 3 winner of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist not only joined the CND Design Lab to create nails for two runway shows, but she scored the ultimate prize of doing CND co-founder Jan Arnold’s nails as well.
by Beth Livesay
InternatioNAILS: Mexico and Central America: Nails Are Hot and Getting Hotter
Increases in disposable income translate into more clients enjoying colorful nails south of the U.S. border.
InternatioNAILS: Mexico and Central America
Gain insight into the nail industry in Mexico and Central America. This slideshow accompanies the fifth story in NAILS’ InternatioNAIL series: Mexico and Central America: Nails Are Hot and Getting Hotter.
Salon Suite Design at Cosmic Nails
Out of This World Design: Cosmic Nails is a single studio inside Sola Salons, Charlotte, N.C. Because it’s a salon suite, owner Julie Nguyen is really conscious about the layout and how it affects the space.
by Beth Livesay
On the Road: Sherri's Nails
Minutes after landing at Kauai’s Lihue Airport, tourists and Hawaiians alike can enjoy laid back island living by visiting Sherri’s Nails.
by Beth Livesay
My Other Life: Jerylyn Curtiss, Dental Office Manager
In Service of a Smile: Carroll, Ohio-based nail tech Jerylyn Curtiss works three days a week managing a dental office.
by Judy Lessin
Custom Treatments Cater to All Clients at Terés: A Nail Bar
At Terés | A Nail Bar, wellness — and time well spent — is the name of the game. This neighborhood salon is all about service, with customized treatments designed to meet any client’s needs.
NAILS NTNA S.4: Meet the Top 12 Finalists
After two rounds of preliminary competition, we wanted our finalists to be as creative as possible in celebrating their success.
by Beth Livesay
A Day at Young Nails
We take a walk through a busy day with Habib Salo, CEO of Young Nails.
by Erika Kotite
How to Launch Your Product
If you’re a nail technician there’s no shortage of goals that can be accomplished in this industry. Some technicians dream of winning competitions or taking on celebrity clients. But for others, the dream is to launch a successful product. Take it from those who have done this before, a great idea doesn’t necessarily translate into a smooth debut. Learn from these professional case studies what it takes to sell your invention to your peers with maximum impact.
by Beth Livesay
My Other Life: Braden Jahr, Bank Assistant Manager
The Money Maestro: Nail tech and Nail Talk Radio host Braden Jahr also works as an assistant manager at a Michigan bank.
by Judy Lessin
Travel Back in Time With Stay Polished
Salon owner Morgan Lucas was only 20 when she decided to open a ’50s-themed salon. A year later, Stay Polished Beauty and Martini Bar has managed to gain many loyal clients. Now she’s looking beyond her neighborhood and setting her sights on expansion.