Lemonade and Happy Endings

You’ve all heard the expression, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Well we asked techs to tell us about a time they did this. Six techs talk about how they were faced with a negative situation and managed to turn things into a positive.

Healthy Tech: Melissa Schumann

For Portland, Ore.-based nail tech Melissa Schumann, horseback riding provides stress relief — which helped her get through cancer treatment.

Tech Takes Action on MMA

Raised by Wolves

So I spent the weekend attending the “first annual Rockstarz Nail Extravaganza” hosted by Melissa Garcia, our local Young Nails distributor. A great many stories come to mind when I think back on all the years I’ve

Healthy Tech: Melissa Stephens

When Melissa Stephens found out she had high cholesterol  — and saw that it wasn’t improving after two years — she knew it was time to get serious about her health. Find out how this successful nail tech educated herself about healthy living, brought her cholesterol down to safe levels, and lost weight to boot.

From the Fashion Week Runways

Fashion Week took New York City by storm Feb. 1-8, showing off the upcoming Fall fashions and, of course, the latest trends in nails. Here’s a round-up of some of the best styles from the runways.

First-Timer Makes Friends on the Nail Those Profits Cruise

Nail Those Profits cruise attendee Melissa Schumann talks about her experience ship-board in this guest post.

In a Hurry?

While salon owner Melissa Hash originally planned to target teens, she quickly realized that there was demand for a moderately priced, fun, upbeat salon for everyone. Billing itself as an express salon and spa bar, Rush! In Gambrills, Md., is a hip full salon that appeals to the young and young at heart.

Suzie Moskal Does IBS Las Vegas

What are YouTube nail superstar Susan Moskal’s impressions of IBS Las Vegas? The favorite personality behind Nail Career Education reveals the fun of this long-running beauty show through a first-timers’ eyes.