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A few years back, we asked the question, “What’s wrong with our schools?” in an article that exposed the industry’s complaints about how we train our professionals. Eight years later; we decided to see what, if anything, had changed.
A look at the salon/school hybrid that is Jeweled Nail in Lake Forest, Calif.
Kim Paterson of For Professional Use Only (Farmington Hills, Mich.) used Pinnacle acrylic powder and liquid on this month's cover model.
Her Passport Nails are based on national flags, geographical features, and inspirational photos.
After being named runner-up in last year’s Salon of the Year Awards, Shelly Morley, a nail technician at Salon Elite in Prescott, Ariz., was determined to take the top prize at this year’s awards. Not that she didn’t like being named one of the top three nail technicians in the country. It’s just that coming so close to being Nail Technician of the Year – one point away from winning, in fact – only fueled her desire to obtain the top spot.
A licensed nail tech and nail program instructor shares 19 questions aspiring techs should ask before enrolling in a school program.
Despite a lack of state licensing, students seek out sound education
Nail tech and instructor Pauliina Laramee never shrinks from a challenge—or an opportunity to help those in need. Laramee, owner of the Institute of Nail Sculpturing in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., ushered in the millennium in New Zealand by completing her seventh marathon in about five hours.
All change isn't bad. Last week my instructor departed and this week my program director became my instructor. You can tell she loves the industry and I’m happy about that.
There’s a serious shortage of well-trained nail technicians, but don’t wait around for cosmetology schools to solve it. Salon owners need to get involved in the campaign to recruit —- and groom — a new generation.
