Goodbye 2010

Whew! The last month has been busy for me! That sort of busy that leaves you sleep-deprived and hysterical and ready to snap, but not in debt at the end of the holidays. Well, that is,

PBFC Aims to Educate California Legislators at Tent Event

The Professional Beauty Federation of California (PBFC) hosted its 16th Welcome to Our World (W.O.W.) event on April 11 in Sacramento, Calif.

OPI Joins Houghton Bride at NYC Bridal Week

OPI teamed up with Houghton Bride to create a manicure with a twist.

Salon Swap

Two brave techs traded spaces — and clients and product lines — for one day. Here’s their account of what happened…

Light Elegance Meets Bambi

Joseph McLellan, the operations manager for Redmond, Ore.-based Light Elegance, was playing golf with company president Jim McConnell when a baby doe ran right up to them.

Moroccan Mani How-To

Learn how to create this Moroccan-style nail design.

Behind the Scenes: Customizable Clear Nails

Chris Mans demonstrates how to create customizable crystal nails on clear tips using gel and magnets.

Spotting the Spa Imposter

The distinction between a spa and a salon is a blurry one — at times the designation is more a marketing tool than any real indication of the level of service. NAILS asked writer Pamela Yaeger — a beauty industry outsider — to sample a few nail spas in her area and give us her perspective on what makes a spa the real deal.

Rihanna Wears Minx on Last Night’s Episode of “The Voice”

Rihanna performed her song “Diamonds” on last night’s season finale of “The Voice.” For her performance she wore Minx nails applied by Los Angeles-based nail stylist Kimmie Kyees. “Rihanna wanted something shiny that would look amazing