
ORLY Celebrates 50 Years of the French Manicure
The anniversary campaign includes a proposed French Manicure Day and submission of the original French Manicure Kit for consideration by the Smithsonian's Personal Care and Cosmetics Collection.
MediNail Learning Center has appointed veteran nail tech, educator, and Nail Talk Radio CEO/host Athena Elliott to the position of company vice president. In addition, ANT scholarships will now be offered monthly.

Athena Elliott

Athena Elliott
A provider of advanced online training for nail techs, MediNail Learning Center has appointed veteran nail tech, educator, and Nail Talk Radio CEO/host Athena Elliott to the position of company vice president. “As co-developer of the Medical Nail Tech program in 1998, I have long been a strong advocate for implementing the highest level of sanitation protocols,” says Elliott. “Today, 17 years later, it’s a great feeling to see that globally the nail industry continues to change by understanding the need for safer salon services. As vice president of MediNail Learning Center, I will always be free to help you get to the next level.” Elliott recently completed the new audio voiceover to the upgraded Advanced Nail Technologist (ANT) course.
Good news for nail techs wishing to augment their training: ANT scholarships will now be offered monthly and announced regularly on both Nail Talk Radio and the MediNail Facebook page. For more information on ANT scholarships, go to www.medinail.com.

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