Glitter for Nails and Decor
Just 4 You Online UK retails sparkly wallpaper as well as glitter for techs who can't get enough bling.
Top Salon Gets Redesign
Back in 1992, the NAILS Fact Book (now called Big Book) ranked Dyanna Spa as the 13th top salon in the U.S. offering nail care. In 2017, owners Irina Gordon and Mona Winograd decided to move two doors down and redesign the spa.
Pamper Nail Gallery: "Like Disneyland for Nails"
Earning nicknames like “the fairy godmother of nails” from clients, Pamper Nail Gallery is taking over Silicon Valley’s nail scene with its supply of Instagram-worthy, character-themed manicures.
by Nancy Kirk
5 Signs It’s Time to Renovate Your Salon
If your business growth has been stagnant in recent years, a fresh new look may be just the thing you need to bring in new clients and even bring back some old ones.
The W Nail Bar: A Sisterly Salon for a Diverse Community
The drive to own a family business runs deep in sisters Lauren Hunter and Manda Mason, who left careers in recruitment and finance to pursue their dream of opening an all-natural nail salon in Columbus, Ohio, sparked by an overnight epiphany.
Upcycled Magazines Make for Upscale Design
KaSundra Anderson of Nail Spa Haven in Atlanta puts her past issues of NAILS Magazine to use in a most innovative way.
Vanity Projects Miami: A Seamless Blend of Nails, Art, and Culture
The intersection of nails and art has never been more apparent than at Miami’s Vanity Projects, a gallery-like nail salon that offers patrons the opportunity to view contemporary video art during their services with sought-after international nail artists.
On the Road: Local Honey, New York
Located in Manhattan’s calmer counterpart, Brooklyn-based nail salon Local Honey has developed a loyal clientele filled with edgy artists and hip creatives since opening in 2015.
Denver Salon Collaborates With Sculptor for Cultural Event
When salon owner Castle Searcy met artist Frankie Toan during his artist-in-residence stint at Redline Contemporary Art Center in Denver, she saw a perfect opportunity for a First Friday artistic event that brought hands and art together in more ways than one.
A Salon With Good Vibes and Good Style
NAILS NTNA alum and Tat’z educator Buddy Sims gathered 13 beauty professionals together under one new roof to open a full-service salon and day spa that offers Omaha, Neb., residents just the right vibe.
by Beth Livesay
Wisconsin Salon Provides Pampering After Workouts
Tiger Claws Nail Salon is housed within MadPower Training Center, which offers high-intensity fitness classes, yoga, and personal training.
Got Broken Stuff? Call a Nail Tech!
Whether it’s mending a broken teacup with acrylic or using polish to mark which key is which, nail products often come in handy outside the salon.
Whale Spa Releases Crane Chair
Whale Spa's new chair comes with a crystal basin and other luxe details.
On the Road: Polish PDX
The largest city in Oregon is fast becoming a hub for custom nail art, thanks in part to unique artists like Kristi Rathert.
by Beth Livesay
Show Me Your: Chandelier
Here’s a bright idea: Give clients a taste of luxury by hanging a sparkling chandelier in your salon.
Belava’s New Look
he Elora collection marks the first time the company has produced manicure tables, pedicure dollies, and pedicure carts, as well as the Dorset Chair.
Prép Beauty Parlour: A One-Stop Beauty Shop
An icy, 18th century French-inspired wonderland perfectly suited for brides-to-be, Prép Beauty Parlour in Vancouver, Canada, offers every service a woman could need in preparation for her big day: nail art, lash extensions, hairstyling, makeup, waxing, and even cosmetic tattooing.
by Nancy Kirk