Veterans Get a View of 2005-2006 Top 25 Competitors

Trang Nguyen, John Hauk, and Lorena Marquez — all previous number-one finishers — are just some of the recognizable names on this year’s Top 25 List. 

International Beauty Show NY

More than 70,000 salon industry professionals thronged to see the 71st annual International Beauty Show (IBS ’88) held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, March 13-15, 1988.

Day 338: Red and Silver Holiday Nail Art

Denise Groves, Melaties Day Spa, Grantsville, Utah

Premiere 2012: NSI Educator Wins UK Nail Stylist of the Year Award

We met NSI educator Denise Wright doing demos in the company’s booth. The UK-based nail tech is a seasoned competitor, a salon owner, and just a few weeks ago she was honored to win Scratch Magazine’s

Behind the Scenes: Tracey Revis

Our cover tech says, "The key to success in this business is to continually educate yourself so that you’re always abreast on new products and techniques in the nail industry.”

Day 196: Puerto Rican Pride Nail Art

Denise Rodriguez (Chicago, IL)

Day 318: Gold Plated Nail Art

Denise Heavner, Jefferson, Ohio

Behind the Scenes With Dianne D'Agnolo & Salina Rush

This month’s cover was truly a team effort of Salina Rush and Dianne D'Agnolo.

Dear Diary...

From graduation to state board exams, from the job search to the first full set on a paying client, those first few months as a nail technician are filled with highs and lows. Two nail technicians opened their diaries to share theire experiences.