Top Techs Honored at Canada's Contessas

Winners were announced in 22 categories including Nail Enhancement Artist and Nail Art Technician.

Canada Crowns New Contessa Winners

Jessica-Marie Ellison, an instructor at Yorkville School of Makeup and Esthetics in Toronto, picked up the award for Nail Tech Artist of the Year. 

AII Acquires Part of Seche

American International Industries (AII) has acquired some of Seche's assets, including popular-selling top coat Seche Vite.

Pedicurist Program First of its Kind

After 22 years of offering education in Canada, the North American School of Podology has expanded into the United States with a new name: North American School of Pedicuring

NAILS Wins Magazine Award

NAILS Magazine was honored to win Best Single Sponsor piece from the Western Publications Association at the 54th Annual Maggie Awards on April 22, 2005.

The Secret Lives of Nail Techs

Life outside the salon is the norm for a number of techs who enjoy a variety of alternative careers in nails. A few of them share what their life is like working on photo shoots, on luxury cruise liners, in hospital-based spas, at resorts, and as manufacturer’s educators.

Fill Price Depends on Frequency

Nail tech Holly Schippers came up with a pricing plan that helps clients take better care of their nails and allows her to charge the right price for the right service time. 

Spa-Style Manicures Rank Third in Survey

Hand and foot care continue to make significant inroads into the spa world.

The View From The Top

The finalists and winner in NAILS Salon of the Year [5+ Nail Technicians]