Young Nails Mani•Q Is “Soldier-Proof”

Here’s a really cool story…In February, Young Nails was contacted by SPC Amy Feltzin, a soldier currently deployed in Afghanistan. Specialist Feltzin is also a licensed nail tech from Southern Oregon. She wrote: “The art of nail

Joyart Jewelry Company: a “Tiffany” look tailored just for the nail

Company vice president Arthur Cafaro says, "We want to be identified with a certain style. We want to be looked upon as the Tiffany of the nail jewelry business ... Tiffany in terms of innovative styling and design."

NTNA 2014 Pre-Challenge #1: 3-D Music (Lavette)

Lavette Cephus (Toledo, OH) creates a 3-D design on a single nail tip using a variety of nail products based on a "music" theme. "This challenge was so fun! Although I am a late ’80s baby, I feel like I was supposed to be born in the late ’60s. My family and I were obsessed with “Soul Train”. I am the oldest of six siblings (a big family meant our own soul train fun) , and we would always pretend to have our own soul train line. I want this competition to be as fun as possible, and when I can add energy to the challenge I will and as soon as I think of the soul train I think of energy, dancing until your feet hurt, bending lower than you thought possible, laughing and fun time with others. To add a touch of calmness I thought of a magnificent singer during those times — Diana Ross, an idol — she wore a mean afro, which also reminds me of Soul Train. It seems everyone on the show wore an afro."

New Technicians Benefit From Teamwork With Veterans

Encouraging teamwork and mutual support, especially with new nail technicians, is essential to long-term salon success.

Jen

Ah. She’s priceless. Completely dependable. I’ve never once had to worry about her showing up on time. She has done every single thing I’ve asked her to do. On competition days, this one is even awake

On My Mind: I'm So Excited

I always love getting out of the office and seeing what’s going on firsthand. And after the year we had last year, it’s refreshing to see the shape of things turning around.

Sola Salon Studios Brings their Sola Sessions Event to Chicago this September

Tickets are now on sale for the biggest Sola Sessions event ever, which will be held on September 24th, 2018, in downtown Chicago.

At a Total Loss

I have nothing to gripe about today. I know, you're shocked, and possibly dismayed. Mostly, it's the holiday season. I love the holidays. Sometimes I like the way that so many people get all grumpy and stressed

Justin Bieber Launches His Own Polish Line, Seriously.

Nicole by OPI (the line named after OPI founder George Schaeffer’s daughter) has signed a deal with teen heartthrob Justin Bieber. The six-color collection, titled One Less Lonely Girl, will include glitters and bright primary colors.