Weeks 16-17: Preparing for the Finish Line!

Week 16: This week four more students arrived and two of my love bugs graduated. I’m next!

On the Road: Estilo Salon and Spa

Nestled in a growing suburb of Des Moines, Iowa, Estilo Salon and Spa could give any high-end spa a run for its money.

Meet Nail Geeks and Education Freaks Galore at Premiere Orlando

I am so excited to be with my nail family again in Orlando and plan to wallow in the passion for our industry that surrounds everyone.

Week 7: Moving on Out

I am going to pick this week up where I left off with last week. I made the decision to move my business and I am already happier about my job then I have been in

Week 8: Pedicures, Shellac, and Nail Art

This week wasn’t any different from last week. We wrapped up all the styles of pedicures. We had a slow week — it rained in San Diego, which is our idea of a snowstorm and most

California and Florida Were “Hot Spots” for Winter Shows.

News from NAILS Magazine Tampa Show and Capitol Beauty Trade Show

$300 a Week

I started my first job as a professional manicurist in 1992. The job I had previous to doing nails put about $200 into my bank account each week and that had been sufficient to cover my

Summer Break=Acrylic and Gel Practice

There was no school this week because of summer break. I felt 50/50 about this break because on one hand it delays graduation a week, but on the other hand a few of my classmates have

Week 3: Learning About Paraffin

I enjoyed my time spent with family over the long weekend, but all I can think about right now is learning nails!