Surviving an Inspection

July has been an interesting month. We began with a huge event on the 4th and since then it’s been quiet in the nail room. Since I’ve been here only a short time and still don’t

Through Thick and Thin: A Glimpse at Long-Term Tech-Client Relationships

We all know how special the relationship is between nail technician and client. Technician always hold a special place for clients that have been with them the longest, whether it’s only a couple years or more than 20. We asked technicians to share their stories about their longest standing clients.

My Other Life: Debbie Doerrlamm, classic cars buff

Debbie Doerrlamm, nail tech, webmaster, and NAILS columnist. In her other life: classic cars buff.

A Warm Reception

Maggie and RhondaIt has a purple sign, but it’s not The Purple Pinkie.You may recall I've been "on vacation" as it were, spending a full week in the ridiculously green state of Pennsylvania. In fact, the

Introducing New Coaching Chronicles Bloggers

Thanks to Adrienne and Heather for their amazing work during the past year! NAILS is happy to announce that we’ll be sharing even more business lessons from success coaches on The Coaching Chronicles blog in the

At a Total Loss

I have nothing to gripe about today. I know, you're shocked, and possibly dismayed. Mostly, it's the holiday season. I love the holidays. Sometimes I like the way that so many people get all grumpy and stressed

Week 12: Graduation Week!

Without a doubt this was my easiest week yet. Despite the fact that I had to take an exam with 220+ questions on it and get all my ducks in a row to graduate, the week

A Time for Gratitude

As 2011 comes to a close, I hope that the good things about your year outweigh the bad. It seems to me like the perfect time to say thank you for the great things, move on

Week 5: Feeling Inspired

Last week one of the girls in my class graduated. She was awesome and my go-to person. If I had a question, she was the person I asked. I drilled her on gels, 3D art and