Nail Notebook: Assignment #4

Whew! That last assignment was a challenge! Did you print your before and after collages on photo paper, cardstock, or regular paper, slide them into page protectors and add them to your notebook?  This assignment is

Coping With Serious Illness: A Balancing Act in the Salon

When nail tech Erin Snyder Dixon found herself in a long battle with a life-threatening disease, she knew she had to make changes so she could continue to do the work she loves — but finding the best course of action was never easy.  

Walk, Run, Dance

We’re wrapping up our series on getting healthy for a better career. We’ve conquered getting a good night’s rest and we now know how sleep can affect our day. We’ve talked about eating healthy and no

Pre-Grammy Beauty Suite

Melissa Bozant, Xante model, and Beth. Photo by Tani IkedaGloria Williams, Actress Anna Maria Horsford, and Melissa Bozant. Photo by Tani IkedaGloria Williams and BethBozant applying Dashing Diva to Beth's nailsFootnanny Tea Tree OilBozant, Beth, model,

Small Changes to Make Everyday for Big, Healthy Results

In his motivational, upbeat book, Make It A Great Day: How To Feel Awesome So That You Can Help Others, a former Hockey pro turned consultant explores the “why” behind the things we can do each and every day to cultivate positive energy and use it to impact those around us.

Ancient Beauty Secrets Transformed

It’s almost unimaginable to think that ancient civilizations were as concerned about beauty, image, and body care as we are today. Yet studies of ancient Egyptian tombs prove otherwise. Cosmetic implements such as razors, tweezers, and eye makeup palettes have been revealed inside.

Rainy Day Ponderings

So I'm sitting here at my computer at home on a very rainy Monday. Very rainy. The kind of rain everyone thinks only happens in Washington state. It's supposed to rain all week. Which is cool

Day Spa Soothes Weary Feet in the Community Room

When Briana Borten opened a second Dragontree Holistic Day Spa in the Portland International Airport, she made very few changes to accommodate the unique location. “Overall, though, we are trying to recreate the traditional day spa environment as much as possible, offering the same treatments and attention.”

Do You Believe?

Those nails you’re working on today may bring you more than your weekly wages. In cultures around the world, there are (or were) superstitions about the good, the bad, and the ugly those nails can bring a person. Here is a sampling of some global nail superstitions and beliefs.