Salon of the Year Winners Show Professionalism and Creativity

This year's winners span North America and inspire with their creative and optimistic approach to business and customer service, as well as their passion for nails.

How-To: Textured Geode Design

Put your crafting skills to the test with an out-of–the-box nail design that is perfect for the start of summer.

Introducing the CND Luxe Loft: a Creative Space for Nail Techs

Welcome to the Luxe Loft, sponsored by CND. NAILS executive editor Beth Livesay and CND co-founder and style director Jan Arnold discuss the luxury of time and what an extra 15 minutes can mean for you, the nail tech. In the Luxe Loft, you'll meet talented nail techs who will show you tips and tricks to creating nail art with CND Shellac Luxe, as well as see them challenge each other to work together to create one nail art masterpiece. Learn more in the Luxe Loft. 

Ladyfingers: A Blueprint Approach Works with People, Product and Engineering

Renee von Salm and Ken Shriley, partners in Ladyfingers, represent a case of complementing effective contrasts.

Floors Finished and More Progress

Due to the need for discretion during the early planning stages, Vicki requested that we wait on posting her first few weeks of blog posts until now. Vicki wrote this one on April 8. Don't worry;

On the Road in Studio City, Calif.

Show [Us] Your… Private Label Logos

Your logo not only says who you are, but is used to brand your products and merchandise. 

A Social Experience in a Salon that Pops with Color

Sisters and owners of Colour Nail Bar in the greater Houston area, Rhonda Townsend and Roslyn Bazile are seeing an increase in clients who love their salon’s bright atmosphere. 

Blueprinting the Floor Plan and Service Menu

I don't officially have a space yet, but I did see an available space a few weeks ago that I think might be the one. I asked the broker to send me the floorplans and then