
Kids’ Books With Sparkle
The publishing world is celebrating little girls’ love of nails with a new series of books targeting 7- to 10-year-olds

The publishing world is celebrating little girls’ love of nails with a new series of books targeting 7- to 10-year-olds

“I have overcome many challenges in my own life and people have always sought advice from me. I decided to turn it into a business,” says Allison Moore, owner of Wilmington, Del.-based Pamper Perfect Mobile Spa and an author, speaker, and life coach.

Milady’s Booth Renting 101: A Guide for the Independent Stylist is a must-have guide for booth renters looking to start and successfully run a booth rental business.

Nails: The Story of the Modern Manicure is a vibrantly illustrated and impeccably researched history of the manicure, beginning with its 19th-century origins and tracing the trend all the way to its massive popularity today.

It may be time to officially declare 2013 as the Year of the Nail Art Book. Two more colorfulhow-to tomes just hit the shelves, with both of these new arrivals being from across thepond in the U.K.

Nail tech Ruth Windsor, owner of Angelic Beauty Works in Dearborn Heights, Mich., has written a reference manual for the professional nail technician called Keeping Your Guests Safe: Do You Have A Safe Salon?

A nail technician and artist for 33 years, Tina Panariello has written about her struggles to succeed in this industry in an autobiography titled Polished: Filing Away at Life’s Truths.

The owner of Angelic Beauty Works in Dearborn Heights, Mich., nail tech and esthetician Ruth Windsor has written a pedicure manual for the professional technician that shares her years of experience.

A nail technician and artist for 33 years, Tina Panariello has written about her struggles to succeed in this industry in an autobiography.

Salon owners who can master the art of entrepreneurship can stay profitable in any economy, according to the new book The A-List Salon: Insider Secrets of How Profitable Salons Wow Their Clients Every Day by Veronica Woods.

Internationally renowned nail artist Viv Simmonds showcases step-by-step nail art designs for Odyssey Nail System’s soak-off gel-polish.

The founders of the popular blog, Hey, Nice Nails!, nail techs (and sisters) Donne and Ginny Geer have joined forces to bring readers Nail Candy.

Milady’s Beauty & Wellness Dictionary, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive, easy-to-use, A to Z reference of beauty and wellness-related terms.

In Hairspray, High Heels, and Second Hand Smoke, cosmetologist Frank Meyner shares his stories from behind the chair.

Milady’s Retail Management for Salons & Spas provides essential business information and a clear understanding of what it takes to run a profitable retail operation while handling the day-to-day operations at your salon.

First-time author Lisa Marie Arnold has been providing business consulting services to salon and spa professionals for 20 years. In her book, Beauty Brigade, Arnold interviews 20 salon and spa owners, focusing on the owners’ biggest challenges and how they were solved through business coaching.

“Score” is packed with illustrations to help students visually see the techniques required to pass the California State Board Exams