Belava Introduces Karen Raasch as Director of Business Development
Belava has introduced industry veteren Karen Raasch as director of business development.
Maisie Dunbar Gives Back to Help End Sex Trafficking
Maisie Dunbar discusses her efforts to help end sex trafficking in her community.
Nail Camp East 2019
100 nail techs and educators gathered at Ramah Darom Camp and Conference Center (about an hour and a half north of Atlanta) for nail education, networking, and fun. See what the experience was like in this video.
Retailer DSW Doubles Down on Nail Salon Strategy
After a two-salon test near its Columbus, Ohio, headquarters, shoe retailer DSW is installing five more nail salons in other stores this year, with plans to ultimately launch salons in half of its more than 500 stores.
Backscratchers Salon Systems’ Co-founder Jack Megna Dies
Backscratchers Salon Systems’ co-founder and chairman of the board Jack Megna passed away on April 22, 2019 at the age of 84.
My Other Life: Mary Chhea, Ortho-Bionomy Bodywork Practitioner
Denver-based nail tech and CND education ambassador Mary Chhea was hooked as soon as she was introduced to Ortho-Bionomy, a form of massage that provides pain relief and an improved range of motion.
Wedding Nails Are Ringing: See Nail Techs' Bridal Nails
Nail techs often create beautiful nails for their clients’ weddings, but we wanted to see the nails they wore when they said their own vows.
Who Will Win NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 6?
After six months of competing, Ashton Harlan, Carly Snyr, and Nixxi Rose will battle it out in one final challenge. The winner will be crowned NAILS Next Top Nail Artist at Premiere Orlando, during the NTNA Social.
by Beth Livesay
Crowdsourcing: How do you feel about integrating CBD products and services into your salon menu?
This month we asked nail techs: How do you feel about integrating CBD products and services into your salon menu?
by Beth Livesay
Cuccio Holds Asian Summit in the Philippines
In April 2019, Cuccio held its annual Asian Summit in the Philippines. Distributors and professional nail technicians participated in business seminars and caught up on what’s new in the world of Cuccio.
On My Mind: Under the Influence
Executive editor Beth Livesay discusses the effect influencers have on the industry.
by Beth Livesay
Tony Cuccio Visits Philippines
Tony Cuccio visited Cebu, Philippines to share insights on success in the global nail industry with nail enthusiasts.
Nail Tech-Turned-Entrepreneur Invents the Car Seat Key
Former nail tech Kristin Riley invented the Car Seat Key after seeing her clients struggle to manage a car seat with long nails.
Austin Nail Salon Brings Manis to Mothers of Children With Cancer
Last May, Austin, Texas, nail salon Lacquer provided services to women who are rarely able to take time for themselves: mothers of chronically ill children.
Crowdsourcing: How do you introduce clients to new product lines?
This month we asked nail techs: How do you introduce clients to new product lines?
by Beth Livesay
My Other Life: Shea McCarthy, Airplane De-icer
Shea McCarthy combines her love for airliners with her nail career, working as a lead de-icer for Integrated Deicing Services (IDS) at Salt Lake City International Airport.
On the Road: The W Nail Bar
While on the Salon Fanatic Tour, I discovered the W Nail Bar, a popular nail chain in the Columbus, Ohio area with four locations in Columbus alone. I visited one inside a DSW store in the Easton Market.
by Beth Livesay