The Nail Trend, with its warm, friendly atmosphere, subdued yet complimentary decor and reputation for quality, consistent work, seems to epitomize what a nail salon should be.
As you are reading this I am either running around like a crazy person trying to make sure I am not forgetting to take or do anything, driving to the airport, or flying off to London.
The nail industry in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland has exploded in recent years, with trendy, quick-service nail bars appearing on virtually every street corner and mobile nail techs servicing clients at their homes. But the increase in the number of nail techs has also raised concerns regarding licensing rules and salon safety.
At Posh’aah Nail Spa, guests are treated to pampering mani-pedis in a comfy-chic atmosphere. The owner — who quit her successful career as a mixed-use property manager in 2012 to embark on her lifelong dream of opening a nail salon — shares the story of making her dream a reality.
The advent of gel-polish supercharged the nail industry. Which new products will be the next game-changers? We cover some promising ones, like nail printers and dip systems, that you might want to check out.
Editorial nail artist Mei Kawagiri (@nailsbymei) discusses how to use social media as a nail tech at the Wella Professionals ITVA2018 Creative Retreat Experience in Lisbon, Portugal.
Denise Kelley of Los Angeles shares how she created her eye-popping design featured in the Trend Watch section of the August issue of NAILS.
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CND International Education Manager Kristina Estabrooks creates the Style 3 nail look, inspired by the Fall Modern Folklore trend, in the CND Design Lab.