Behind the Scenes: A Student Wins, a Nail Artist Emerges

A student wins, a nail artist emerges: When we met Ashley Gregory at America’s Beauty Show (ABS) in Chicago, she was a nail student who had just won the International Nail Technician of the Year division in the Stars Photo Competition.

Salon Fanatic Tour Day 6: Omaha, Neb.

Omaha is home to up-and-coming nail art studios featuring some of the rising stars in the industry.

Week 5: Acrylic World

This week I could feel the pressure of taking on more and more work. I now have theory plus the three services a day, and I’m also now taking acrylics. Monday was a day of sitting

Maggie Boyd's Empire

At Avanté Studio & Spa, Maggie Boyd has created her seal of power both in the nail industry and in life as she works to empower her clients and her fellow nail professionals.

Beauty Pros Empowered Through Education

Beauty With a Purpose inspires, empowers, and gives scholarships and grants to salon professionals, barbers, and students.

IBS Las Vegas

Here’s a quick photo round-up of my experience at IBS Las Vegas (formerly the Las Vegas Hair & Nails show). How was your experience at the show? Leave me a note in Feedback. Check the September issue of NAILS Magazine for more coverage of this show and of Premiere Orlando.NSI’s North American account manager Staci Noble and company president Rick Slack pose by their booth.

It's Beauty Show Season!

How is your marketing plan for the year looking? I’m on April/May and trying to decide if I want to go the Mother’s day route, do a social media special, or somehow combine the two. What

American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) Visits White House

On August 19, representatives from the AACS, including Greg Jones, Christine Gordon, Anthony Fragomeni, and Tom Netting, met at the White House with a special assistant to the president on education policy and an Office of Policy Development senior advisor.

Behind the Scenes: Doug Smith