Hitting the Highlights of ABS Chicago

Here’s a wrap up of my time at America’s Beauty Show in Chicago last weekend.

On My Mind: What the World Needs Now

I'm pretty excited to be almost done with the year 2009.  It has been a rough year for magazines and the beauty business.

Practice Now, Shine Later

We’ve talked about how the holidays will be here before we know it. There are many steps that will help us to prepare for the busy holiday season. But we have to practice the skills now,

Add It Up

As an artist, you know that 1 + 1 doesn't always equal 2. Sometimes, it equals something even greater. We've asked several nail artists to combine the most basic nail art strokes with a little bit of creative addition to create designs that are even easier than grade-school math.

Running After the Athletic Client

They may be swift of foot, but runners have particular foot problems. The good thing is, they generally know what their needs are and will voice them to you.

A League of Your Own

Caught between high-volume discount salons and high-end mega-spas? Rather than try to win by their rules, write your own rules geared to a more narrow and tailored clientele and create your own niche.

The Healing Power of Beauty Care

I asked my mother to bring my makeup bag to the hospital. Hearing my request, my doctor said, "She'll be out of here in a week," knowing that when a woman is ready to look her best she's on the road to recovery.

On My Mind: Is Human Trafficking a Nail Industry Issue?

Sure, human trafficking might not be a subject you expect to see in the pages of NAILS, but it is happening in some nail salons right here in the United States. And thanks to one New York-based salon owner who is shedding light on the sad situation, maybe as an industry we can take a stand and do something about it.

A Lesson in Loyalty and Passion

Light Elegance’s Lezlie McConnell recalls her introduction to the nail industry.