Editor's Note: the Salon of the Year Awards

The presentation of your Salon of the Year packages was magnificent, the warmth and sincerity of your essays and letters was deeply touching, and the chance to get a glimpse into your businesses and your lives was a rare and special opportunity for all of us.

Tip of the Month: Try Paper Wraps

This technique, which used to be known as a “juliette” manicure, works well on clients with oily nail beds.

Pedi Under the Stars

Even if you work in a salon in a big city, where the stars are blocked out by the city lights, you can still create the illusion of a relaxing outdoor retreat within your pedicure room.

The Edge Nail

I was looking through the beautytech.com forum board yesterday, when I came across a couple threads on the new “edge” nails. If you haven’t seen them yet, they’re a cross between a stiletto and a square,

NAILS' AVA Awards Honor the Best in the Industry

Members of the nail industry gathered in Las Vegas to celebrate NAILS 2006 Artists and Visionaries Awards winners.

What, exactly, does "natural" mean on a body lotion?

Allure tackles the sometimes murky waters of "green products."

Financing the Dream

For some nail techs, the dedication in their nail services is fueled by the dream of one day opening a salon of their own. But it can take more than just perseverance and savings to get started. Procuring financing in today’s economy can test the wits of even the most business- savvy techs.

Behind the Scenes: Party Nails

Reach for the Star(s): Elaine Watson has a very long title at Star Nail International. In addition to being vice president of marketing and sales, she’s also the global education director. That means she wears a lot of hats. Her main focus is on Cuccio Veneer gel-polish and Cina nail art lines.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Premiere With OPI

On Monday, October 29, I got to attend the premiere of Disney's Nutcracker and the Four Realms along with OPI.