Crowdsourcing: What is Your Biggest Client Pet Peeve?
This month we asked nail techs: What is your biggest client pet peeve?
On My Mind: Making Friends and Connections at Premiere
I was delighted to attend Premiere Philadelphia (a brand new show that ran September 23-24) and Premiere Beauty Classic (October 6-8) for the first time.
by Beth Livesay
Atlanta Techs Form Group to Support Each Other
Although they all work in different salons, the group of nail techs who call themselves the Atlanta 5 love to support each other, both personally and in business.
Announcing the Top 12 For Season 6 of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist
Join NAILS, CND, and our sponsors in congratulating the 12 finalists for Season 6!
Gino Trunzo Passes Away
Gino Trunzo, who worked for brands such as Redken and Essie, passed away Tuesday.
Interview With Nail Artist Mei Kawagiri
Editorial nail artist Mei Kawagiri (@nailsbymei) discusses how to use social media as a nail tech at the Wella Professionals ITVA2018 Creative Retreat Experience in Lisbon, Portugal.
On the Road: Ellie and Sass
Offering nail, lash, and facial services, Venice, Calif.’s Ellie and Sass aims to be a retreat where clients can get all their beauty services done in one place and hang out with like-minded individuals. Follow them @ellieandsass.
Crowdsourcing: Do You Accept Apple Pay or Venmo or Other Non-Traditional Forms of Payment in the Salon?
This month we asked nail techs: Do you accept Apple Pay or Venmo or other non-traditional forms of payment in the salon?
On My Mind: Perception — Is It Everything?
A fter going through countless NAILS Next Top Nail Artist applications, I noticed a pattern emerging. The application process consists of two essay questions. This year one of the questions we asked was, “If you could change one thing in the nail industry, what would it be?” The responses broke down into three camps: 1) competition 2) education 3) perception.
by Beth Livesay
My Other Life: Syncia Seguin, Nurse Manager
Syncia Seguin has a career in nursing management in addition to doing nails.
Healthy Relaxation at Well Beauty Studio
Oklahoma City’s Well Beauty Studio provides a calming, health-focused environment for nail services in the city’s artistic district.
35th Anniversary Flashback: 2011, Katie Cazorla's "Nail Files"
Debuting in summer 2011, the TV reality show Nail Files centered around the hectic life of entrepreneur Katie Cazorla as she aspired to take her salon, The Painted Nail, to the next level.
Retreat From a Busy World at Namaste Nail Sanctuary
Mecca Elliot’s expertise in meditation was part of the inspiration for her and husband Michael’s new salon franchise.
On the Road: Bisou
Soho’s Bisou might be small, but its crisp, chic aesthetic and custom nail designs make up for what it’s lacking in square-footage. Follow them @bisou.ny.
My Other Life: Karen Raaen, Cosplayer
Nail tech Karen Raeen enjoys dressing up in costume to attend local comic conventions and fan fests.
Crowdsourcing: What Does Your Salon Do To Raise Money For Charity?
This month we asked nail techs: What does your salon do to raise money for charity?
On My Mind: Caring, Not Scaring
The truth is, there are a lot of scary topics within our industry.
by Beth Livesay