Meet Maricha

I absolutely love the beauty and fashion industries. I knew I didn’t particularly want to do hair (although I’ve dabbled with hair for years) and I had already done makeup (worked at a few counters, freelanced

Meet Student Blogger Tisha Allen

Hi, I’m Tisha Allen, an aspiring nail technician who has vivid goals of taking the nail care industry by storm!

Light Elegance's Mannequin Challenge at ABS Chicago 2017

Light Elegance started off a day at America's Beauty Show 2017 with their rendition of the Mannequin Challenge.

Walgreens’ Nail Salon Photos

I understand the hesitancy among nail techs (and myself, to be honest, at least until I saw the salon in person) about the in-store experience at the nail salon that just opened inside a Chicago Walgreens.

Manicures, Pedicures, and Facelifts?!

Schools That Rock

Since we’re focusing on education in this month’s issue, we thought it fitting to spotlight schools that are providing their nail students with topnotch education. Offering business classes, advanced education, and resources such as job placement after graduation are some of the ways they’re helping turn out nail techs better suited for the real world of nails.

NAILS Editor Joins INTA’s New Accreditation & Certification Program Committee

NAILS editor Sigourney Nuñez will serve on the Certification Committee for INTA’s new Accreditation & Certification Program for nail technicians

America’s Beauty Show

I had a great time at America’s Beauty Show (formerly the Chicago Midwest Beauty Show) earlier this month. For the first time, the show took place in McCormick Place, a gigantic convention center in the heart of Chicago (in previous years, it had been held in the suburb of Rosemont, Ill.)

See Holly (and NAILS) at ABS Chicago This Weekend

Are any of you headed to the ABS Show in Chicago this weekend? Last year was a lot of fun; I really enjoyed chatting with some of you at the NAILS booth! What are you looking