The Perils of Incorrect Pricing — and What to Do About It (Part 1)

Guest blogger Claudia Cordova Papa shares her story about how competing with discount salons on price nearly resulted in the loss of her salon.

On the Road: Dripped

It’s all about supporting the community at Dripped, Houston’s hip and artistic nail salon. Located in the Montrose neighborhood, this modern nail salon specializes in making designs that pop. 

On the Road: Southcentral Alaska

The noteworthy salons and spas in Southcentral Alaska are proof that top-notch services aren't always hard to find.

A Cleaner Way to Display Nail Color

Rather than leaving bottles of polish and gel-polish out for clients to open and mess with, Victoria Pavia, owner of Two Brown Eyed Girls in Los Angeles came up with a cleaner way to display color selections.

On the Road: Nail Junkie

Former NTNA competitor Dana Cecil renovated this historic building in New Philadelphia, Ohio, turning it into an art haven for nail junkies.

Service Station

Jayna Rust reflects on her experience as a woman going to a men's salon. 

On The Road: Paintbox

There’s been a lot of buzz around Paintbox, a modern manicure studio located in the SoHo area of New York City. While in town for New York Fashion Week, I was invited to drop in and see what all the hype was about.  

Artist Session, Fall 2017

NAILS joined sister publication Modern Salon for the first Artist Session in New York City to feature a nail technician. 

#SafeSandalSeason Video: Clean Foot Spa

The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology shows a dramatization of a properly cleaned foot spa with the help of Federico Beauty Institute students in Sacramento, Calif. #SafeSandalSeason