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You hired her, trained her, helped fill her book, and now she’s leaving the salon. What will you tell the clients?
The owner of Kai’s Kottage in Titusville, Fla., Kai Keach flies to Andros Island in the Bahamas once a month for a few days to deliver nail and skin care services on the navy base there.
Meet Erin Margrethe of Blonde Tiger in Melbourne, Australia.
Have you ever dreamed of leaving the industry to get a “real job”? Techs who have tried it share their stories of how they came to realize their first love is their true love. They also share the challenges they encountered when they returned after an absence.
Whether told as a childhood dream that grew into a reality or as a serendipitous career move, the story of how someone got into doing nails is always interesting to hear. Stories like these remind us of the opportunity available with a little luck and a lot of hard work.
Call them ongles or uñas, nägel or negle, they’re still nails and they deserve the attention of a skilled professional — no matter where you live. These international techs share what life is like in the nail industry in their slice of the world.
These techs held interesting jobs before they ventured into the beauty industry. Read about what they did before life in the salon, and what it is they love about doing nails.
The beauty business is more a calling than a job for most nail techs. For many it provides the freedom to make your own schedule and be your own boss. For others it enables you to raise others’ spirits through your care and your artistry. We asked readers to tell us: How has the beauty industry changed your life?
Surprise! It’s often said that school does little to prepare techs for the salon environment. And it’s not only the technical challenges that may come as a surprise to the newly minted nail tech.
Winners were announced in 22 categories including Nail Enhancement Artist and Nail Art Technician.
Senior editor Sree Roy gives us the scoop on this trendy salon in Studio City.
We ask a salon owner, a booth renter, and an employee about what they choose to divulge to their fellow nail techs--and what tricks they keep hidden up their sleeves.
These techs gave this year's winners a run for their money!
This month's expert panel answers reader questions about brush cleaning, the effect of medication on nails, and how whether to shake or stir powders.
We asked several nail techs to share their distributor irks with us.