NAILS Magazine - March 2010

Join the Family

From salon to nail school to high school vocational training, what started out as a slow-growing investment has now boomed into a still-growing “family” of nail techs.

Day 86: Violet Ombre Nail Art

Quang Ho, Rochester, N.Y. @quangs_nails

Day 236: Abstract Lines Nail Art

Maya Nguyen, Venice Nails Spa, Eden Prairie, Minn.

Yin and Yang

Nails by Roe Van Epps, Sacramento, Calif.

OPI Forms New Artistic Design Team

OPI’s new Artistic Design Team is comprised of six top OPI educators: Robert Nguyen, Oceanside, Calif.; Chelsea Baart, Victoria, B.C., Canada; Adela Munoz, Fontana, Calif; Christy Graham, Cincinnati, Ohio; Jeany Perez, Lake Mary, Fla.; and Vu Nguyen, Kansas City, Mo.

Jelly Bean Bonanza

Vu Nguyen uses OPI GelColor to create this jelly beans design.

Oh, How Nic[h]e

In a time when many salon owners are looking to expand their offering, the Isle PediSpa in Houston, Texas, is making waves by offering natural manicures and pedicures almost exclusively. Offering specialty services, an original concept, and an appealing environment, Isle PediSpa is cashing in as Houston’s first foot spa.

IBS Las Vegas Competition Winners

So it’s taken a little while, but here are your nail competition winners for the IBS Las Vegas Show.  Hand Painted Nail Art Novice 3rd Iryna Giblett 2nd Kim Hyun 1st Ryoko Garcia  Veteran 3rd Kirsty Meakin2nd Mariko