Ascent of a Woman
Angie Coey dreamed of a business that would reflect her eclectic tastes and high standards. Six years later, The Polished Image captures her vision of a first-class Canadian salon.
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Angie Coey dreamed of a business that would reflect her eclectic tastes and high standards. Six years later, The Polished Image captures her vision of a first-class Canadian salon.
On the nail competition floor, couple Emese Koppànyi and Frédéric Edange can be found both paired together and battling each other. The duo married in Las Vegas in 2014, then for their “honeymoon” won the Perfect Match category together. The newlyweds talk about the male-female dynamic in the nail salon and beyond.
MODERN was invited to join in on three days of fun and education at Sola Sessions in Austin, TX, which also featured the first-ever Sola Pro Awards.
Marinello Schools of Beauty is now offering a scholarship program for all direct family members of active military.
One professional and one student will receive complimentary entry to the three-day event in Austin, Texas, on June 18-21.
OPI introduces the OPI Artist Series, a defining moment in gel art, and shows how to create this abstract nail design.
Gena del Portillo demonstrates how to do Heart-y Party nail art.
Editor's Note: Congratulations to Melodie for successfully making it through her first year as a new salon owner! You can read all of Melodie's posts by clicking on the Melodie tag at the left column of
For those rare occasions when one of your clients has to remove her acrylics on her own, outside of the salon, make sure she is prepared and does it correctly so she does not damage her nails. Here’s a tear-out do-it-yourself sheet for your clients and some tips from fellow nail techs on how to handle this subject with your clients.
It's the busiest time of the year for most salon professionals. Before you dive into the holidays, consider these self-care tips to prevent burnout and overwhelm.