’Tis the Season

Nails by Pattie Yankee Williams, Pattie’s Place in North Babylon, N.Y.

’Tis the Season

Nails by Pattie Yankee Williams, Pattie’s Place in North Babylon, N.Y.

’Tis the Season

Nails by Pattie Yankee Williams, Pattie’s Place in North Babylon, N.Y.

Katy Perry Dons Patricia Nail Lacquer, Nail Veils, and CND Additives

Last year, I wrote an article about how more and more licensed nail techs are launching their own consumer product lines — a business-savvy move in light of the booming category.I’m thrilled to hear that one

Katy Perry’s Digits Decked in Tech’s Own Polish Line

Mere months after the launch of her own polish line, celebrity tech Patricia Yankee already applied her fashion-inspired hues onto singer- songwriter Katy Perry’s nails...not just once, but twice.

NAILS Salutes Artists & Visionaries

This year’s Nail Technician of the Year finalists wowed us with their expertise and dedication to the nail industry. On the next few pages, you’ll get to meet all six of them and find out why they’re among the best in the industry has to offer.

Nail Technician of the Year: First Runner-Up

A look at first runner-up Patricia Yankee Williams of Baldwin, NY.

Serving the Masses

The consumer retail pie is growing, and nail techs are claiming their slice. Fed by bloggers, celebrities, and technological improvements, the nail care industry offers opportunities beyond the salon to nail tech branded product lines and consulting work.

Behind the Scenes: A Long Overdue Appointment

Five years ago, Patricia Yankee was named NAILS' Nail Tech of the Year in 2005. Part of her prize included a trip to California to do the cover nails for NAILS Magazine. We never seemed to be able to settle on a date that worked for both of us. And all of a sudden, it was five years later and we were still trying to figure out a good time for her to come out. Thankfully, it all came together this past June.