Model "Dee"

When you first approach Dee Nails Enhancements its simple exterior does not even hint at the experience waiting for you inside.

The Man, the Myth, the legend… Mr. Mario Tricocci

August 24, 2010Last week, I had the honor and the privilege to hear and meet Mr. Mario Tricocci. For those of you who don’t know, Mr. Tricocci is the world-renowned hairstylist who hails from Italy. He

Behind the Scenes: Out of the Bubble

Gina Silvestro is constantly thinking outside of the standard nail “bubble” and strives to stay on the cusp of trends, while sharing and instilling innovative thinking and techniques with her peers. For this month’s cover we asked her to create something fun and bubbly.

Pink and White and French All Over

The Paris-inspired salon The Pampered Girl is co-owned by friends and former coworkers Christina Yang and Alexandra Armstead. In divvying up the responsibilities and bringing new ideas to the table, they’re finding that two heads are better than one.

NAILS Magazine - June 1985

Tricks of the Trade: Student Wins Day of Mentorship with CND

Mentoring a new nail tech can be a rewarding experience for both the mentor and the mentee. After winning a Beauty Changes Lives student competition, Marinello Schools of Beauty student Cheyanne Birchall was awarded a day of mentorship with CND co-founder Jan Arnold. Here, they both share their experiences attending Beauty Buzz 2012 in Detroit and inspiring each other.

Behind the Scenes: Reaching for the Stars

For this month’s cover, celebrity manicurist Elsbeth was inspired when working on an art project last Christmas by a little fuzz ball that got stuck on the underside of her nail.

On the Road in Coronado, CA

The Second Time Around

Some nail techs have known from the start that doing nails was their calling.