December 11, 2017
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A money nail design originally created for Lil' Kim by nail tech Bernadette Thompson will be featured as part of an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art.
Keywords: celebrities celebrity nail techs consumer press fashion nail art
October 5, 2017
| Blog Post
Celebrities such as Dave Navarro, Kyra Sedgwick, and Alan Cumming have sported a purple nail to raise awareness and support the #PutTheNailInIT campaign against domestic violence.
Keywords: charity consumer press
October 28, 2015
| Blog Post
New nail tech Alayna Josz contributes to the Bernie Sanders campaign through nail art.
Keywords: consumer press nail art pop culture
July 10, 2015
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The NYT story on exploited nail techs got the industry talking about how to enforce fair wages. Is new legislation the answer or should we just be better at following laws already on the books?
Keywords: business management consumer press New York Times article on nail salons professionalism safety and sanitation
June 11, 2015
| Blog Post
The scoop on Caitlyn Jenner's Vanity Fair cover nails.
Keywords: celebrities consumer press Deborah Lippmann
May 18, 2015
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Cyndy Drummey, NAILS Magazine group publisher, speaks with ABC7 The NOW Denver's Anne McNamara about what clients should look for when choosing a quality salon.
Keywords: consumer concerns consumer press industry news
May 12, 2015
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NAILS Magazine and VietSALON Magazine applaud the New York Times exposé of the appalling exploitation of nail salon workers in certain communities and urge increased consumer awareness and enforcement efforts.
Keywords: consumer concerns consumer press New York New York Times article on nail salons state legislation
May 11, 2015
| Article
Pass this information on to your clients to determine if the salon you have chosen is not only providing great nails, but a safe and healthy environment as well.
Keywords: consumer concerns consumer press
April 3, 2015
| Video
Chicago-based hip hop artist Kid Sister (now known as Jane Jupiter) released the "Pro Nails" single in 2007 with her debut album Ultraviolet. The music video, directed by Ruben Fleischer, is a remix of "Pro Nails" and features a verse and cameo from Kanye West. Filmed at a nail salon, it also features West and others moonwalking, dancing, and breakdancing with their fingers and newly manicured nails.
Keywords: celebrities consumer press nail trends
July 5, 2014
| Article
A good PR firm is worth its weight in gold, naturally, but what many people don’t know is that if you have the time and know-how, there are specific things you can do to secure some great coverage yourself.
Keywords: advertising/promotions consumer press
October 2, 2013
| Article
Ever dream big about doing the nails on the cover of Vogue? Perhaps you want to be the next Naja Rickette or Tom Bachik, dressing up the digits of Hollywood’s finest. If you’re a nail artist who is ambitious enough, anything is possible. Having an agent can help make your dreams a reality that much faster.
Keywords: celebrity nail techs consumer press media coverage professional image
September 12, 2013
| Video
In episode 2007 of America's Next Top Model, the guys and girls all sport nail art for a photo shoot. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the models' nails "walking" the runway. Watch the full episode on the CW's website.
Keywords: celebrities consumer press
July 9, 2013
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If you’ve ever seen a nail salon mentioned in your city magazine or on the local TV news and thought, “I wish they’d feature my salon,” we think it’s time to make your wish come true. Use this template to e-mail out a salon announcement that will have the media shouting “Extra! Extra! Check out this unique salon!”
Keywords: consumer press public relations
June 6, 2013
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Season 2 of L.A. Hair welcomes nail tech Naja Rickette to the boisterous mix at celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble's Los Angeles salon. Catch the season premiere June 6 at 10 p.m. on WeTV.
Keywords: celebrities celebrity nail techs consumer press
May 13, 2013
| Article
Celebrity manicurist Naja Rickette joins reality show L.A. Hair.
Keywords: consumer press media coverage television
