Painting Outside the Box

Former beauty editor Eleanor Langston (Cosmopolitan, Fitness) founded Paintbox, a new concept nail studio.

New Printer Uses HP Technology to Apply Nail Art

Fingernails2Go has announced their newest, fully compliant, nail art printer using HP print mechanisms and cartridges.

Nail Schools Honored With Excellence in Education Awards

A nail school category was added to Modern Salon’s Excellence in Education program for the first time in 2017. The awards recognize outstanding achievement by beauty schools across the country.

Doing Nails Down Under

“It’s a love, a passion, and an obsession,” says Australian nail tech Georgina Kuhnast, whose enthusiasm for nails prompted her to create Nail Tips Australia, an online nail forum for nail technicians, students, salon owners, and suppliers.

A Child’s Tale

Full-service salon Spa Di Da in West Hollywood, Calif., has a unique client base. Here’s a hint: their favorite TV show is Sesame Street and their favorite nighttime activity is reading “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” until they fall asleep.

Editor's note: Nail Competitions Are Gaining Steam

Power Grooming

Total beauty in under an hour is a team effort at Style Bar Beverly Hills. For less than $100 ($99 to be exact), clients receive a hair blowout and style, a professional makeup application, and a perfect manicure and pedicure.

Just My Opinion Let’s Focus on the Issue-Not the Words

Hopefully, when we say the words Non-Standard Salon or NS salon, someone will pay attention to the problem instead of the words used.

Beyond the Classroom - Apprentice Programs

Apprentice programs give new nail technicians what formal school training leaves out in many states: hands-on experience. Whether replacing or augmenting classroom instruction, apprentice programs could be the answer to today’s educational shortcomings.