The State Of Nails Up North: Canadian Nail Industry

Canadians are just as passionate about the nail industry as their American neighbors, and with the recent rise of nails-only salons and nail services up north, the time is right for the installation of associations, expansion of education, and – most importantly – the certification or licensure of nail technicians.

Nailco’s Salon of the Year Winners Show Sensational Style and Business Smarts

1992 National Salon of the year AWARDS

On My Mind: Go Ahead...Judge NAILS By Its Cover

Everyone in the nail industry knows how important covers are on our printed issues. You might say they are the swoosh, the golden arches, the apple with a bite in it.

Satisfying the Dream for Gold With the Reality of Design

One company whose goal is to satisfy this demand, with a sophisticated combination of product, marketing and merchandising support, is the Ligonier, Pennsylvania-based Anything Goes Inc., owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Richard and Pamela Gross.

Nail Salon Makeovers

Is your nail salon looking dated and worn? Maybe it’s time to make some changes. Arm yourself with ideas and advice from salon owners who have taken the remodeling plunge.

Behind the Scenes: Spot the Difference

UK-based nail tech Sam Biddle used an encapsulation technique on NAILS’ February 2009 cover.

Day 230: Dark Side of the Moon Nail Art

Delee Dennison, Simplicity by Design, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada

New York City's 'The Nail Salon'

Teamwork provides the key to this salon's established success

Stylists Share Their Advice for the Post-Holiday Quiet Period

This period after the holidays can bring on a huge lull for hairstylists. We asked Cosmo Prof's team of professionals to offer their best advice on how to deal with the January-February slow period.