Galaxy Nail Products' Founder Kym Lee Dies at 54

Kym was a pioneer as a manufacturer, turning her own instincts as a nail technician into a product line of her own. 

Business Advice for Booth Renters

A big negative many nail technicians may fail to consider the difficulty of getting credit or financing from a commercial bank based on your standing as a business owner.

R.M. Barnum Beauty Supply Founder Dies

He began R.M. Barnum Beauty Supply, Inc., in his garage in 1967.

My Other Life: Wayne Brooks, DJ and musician

Wayne Brooks, nail tech. In his other life: DJ and musician.

Is the French Manicure Really French?

Venture Beyond the Dot-Com: Dot-Salon Domains Are Now Available

Salon owners wanting to make over their digital image now have the option of adopting a “dot-salon” (.salon) domain name for their website.

Nailing the Perfect Smile Line

Having a crisp, deep smile line can set your work apart from other nail techs in your area. It’s one of the easiest ways to advertise yourself as an above-average tech who puts extra effort into her services. CND educator Kimberly Jones, of Patrick’s of Atlanta in Buford, Ga., explains how she gets these great-looking smile lines.

Why Smile Lines Are Getting Slimmer

Anyone looking at social media lately may have noticed that the white free edge on French manicures seems to be thinner. 

Tech Faces Sticky Situation

A hand model client doesn't un-nerve nail tech.