
Is the Nail Industry Really Recession-Proof?
Whether we’re in a true recession is up to who’s doing the reporting, but what are the indicators in the salon?
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Whether we’re in a true recession is up to who’s doing the reporting, but what are the indicators in the salon?






Star Nail’s Pastel Gel Collection provides an array of feminine and delicate colors to beautify nails at any time of year.
Lenzi Brock demonstrates how to do Sunshine nail art,
“Our motto is ‘nails with endless possibilities.’ We do whatever we can to live up to that,” says Tanaya Middleton, who owns Treasure Nothing Better Nail Studio in Baltimore, Md., along with her partner Sheena Smith.
Lauren Boyd (Memphis, TN) creates a 3-D design on a single nail tip using a variety of nail products based on a "music" theme. "What's been near and dear to my heart lately is my city Memphis. My city is known for the blues scene, but the legacy that continues is unfortunately the lesser known. I wanted to pay tribute to my city's amazingly talented people by showcasing the venues in which they've performed, BB King's Blues Club and the Levitt Shell. I was roaming about on Beale St. and saw a George Hunt painting that spoke to the city's history and black heritage, so I thought it was fitting for the design. This nail represents history, culture and a continuing legacy in Memphis. I'm happy to be able to fuse together music and my love for both it and my city."
Chico, Calif.-based nail tech Shannon Pomeroy created this design to represent the Taurus zodiac sign.
Color My Nails School of Nail Technology in Midvale, Utah, has been accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), becoming the first nail school accredited by the association.
DiaDerm Laboratories’ Krystal Clean Nails solution effectively kills 99.9% of microbes and germs that cause nail infections.
When visiting the UK, one of the host locations had run a contest for a nail professional to spend some time with me getting pointers on making YouTube videos. We all know it has definitely been
While Star Nail president is out in the field, several key women on his staff help the company grow one of the largest nail manufacturers in the world. Here's a little behind the scenes look at them.