What Makes a State Progressive?

So what does make a state progressive? We targeted 25 different areas, everything from licensing and continuing education, growth in licenses and salons, to community involvement, and the state’s inspector-to-salon ratio.

Ann Spilo Leaves Mark on Beauty Industry

Traveling the world with her husband searching out new products and initiating long-lasting customer and vendor relationships was Ann Spilo’s forté.

Light Elegance P2 Manicure

Light Elegance’s P2 is the latest formula from the company, which prides itself in its quality of gels and range of colors available.

Tweezerman Finds Higher Calling

Know Your Spa Treatments: Ear Candling

Ear candling is a safe, gentle, natural way to remove excess wax and debris from inside the ears.

Wear Those Gloves, Folks

“When people say they can’t work with gloves, aren’t they really saying they won’t work with gloves?” asks industry chemist Doug Schoon.

Idaho Salon Brings New Trends to Its Small Town

Chic Nail & Beauty Bar combines style with the natural elements of its surroundings. Add to this a shared sense of camaraderie and you have the ultimate salon experience.   

Playing Footsy

These individual foot care products, most of which are part of a complete pedicure system, are hand-selected company favorites.

Aquarium Nails, Stiletto Style

“I learned how to do aquarium nails via YouTube tutorials,” says Lisa Bennett, a Bakersfield, Calif.-based nail school grad who is preparing to take her exam.