Cosmoprof North America's 21st Edition Recap

The 21st edition of Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas beauty trade show which took place on July 23-25 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, offered a showcase of beauty industry innovation and networking.

Nail Council Influences Style Trends at Nailwatch ‘95

Consumer beauty editors got a chance to speak to nail authorities directly and see “The Magic of Makeovers” at the NMC press event in New York.

Straight Talk for Salon Professionals

Popular blogger Tina Alberino (“This Ugly Beauty Business” and “Nail Tech Reality Check”) has written the ultimate guide to navigating our industry.

Industry Pioneer Passes On

Seen & Heard

Here’s the latest in nail and beauty biz-related celeb and PR news.  Huntington Beach, Calif.-based Skin Deep—The Body Spa was the Orange County winner in the “best facial” category on MyFoxLA’s HotList.

Can You Pass the PHAB Test?

PHAB stands for Performance in Hair and Beauty — and it’s the first performance-based service standard aimed at dramatically improving the client’s experience with stylists, beauticians, and nail technicians.

When Family Members Want Freebies

When you work in the beauty business, it’s all but inevitable that family members will expect free services.

PBFC Aims to Educate California Legislators at Tent Event

The Professional Beauty Federation of California (PBFC) hosted its 16th Welcome to Our World (W.O.W.) event on April 11 in Sacramento, Calif.

Passionate for Purple

What’s this season’s it polish color? The consumer magazine beauty blogs are abuzz with the polish-people-eating color, purple.