Tipping Done Right

Salon consultant Neil Ducoff is no great fan of tipping. In fact, recently in his “Monday Morning Wake-Up” e-newsletter he suggested the industry get together and ban tipping altogether as of December 31, 2008.  Apparently, Ducoff

Another World Championship?

So I received an invitation through a Nails Mag e-mail blast on July 10th to compete at the other World Nail Championships...in Monte Carlo, Monaco of all places. That’s probably one of the most expensive places

Essie Cosmetics Acquired by L’Oreal USA

Earlier this week Essie Weingarten announced the eponymous company she founded in 1981 has been acquired by L’Oreal USA. In addition to Essie’s famous nail polish line, the company also sells treatments, accessories, spa products and

One Month Down!

One month down, 31 great designs. We’re still looking for TONS more nail art and fun, seasonal images. Click here to submit photos of your nail art for consideration. (Make sure the pictures are at least

About Sree

You may recognize my name as the editor at NAILS Magazine who you e-mail your nail art photos to. I've been at the magazine since 2006, and I love that nails have never been so much

On My Mind: A Quick Guide to Getting PR

Nail salons need to harness the power of the press to help build their businesses.

Bulbs — Plus Germ Killer

Affordable and reliable, UV Gel Curing Bulbs from Purely Products are high-quality lamps for gel nail dryers and UV-curing lamps.

Playing Matchmaker With the Mentor Database

“We’ve had people signing up daily since its launch,” says Shelley. Barely two weeks after the launch date, Shelley informed me we made our first match and later the same week, a second match!

It's Not a Math Test

I don't mind mentoring other nail techs. In fact, I love it. I love meeting other techs and I love meeting new techs who are enthusiastic not just about starting their new careers, but about starting