Internet Techs Wake Up With Tom Holcomb

I recently attended the Premiere Beauty Show in Orlando, Fla., where I attended the first annual NailTech Internet Breakfast.

Ogle the Alternatives (Nail Designs, That Is)

The Alternative Nail Awards 2000, sponsored by Creative Nail Design, spurred many nail technicians to create some truly incredible visuals.

Just My Opinion: Is the Competition Fair?

Behind the Scenes: Cover Tech Takes Special Care of Competition Model

John Hauk knows that a good model is essential to winning in nail competitions. Some of those same skills help retain clients.

My Other Life: Cowgirl

Salon Of The Year Awards Honored Few, Inspired Many

Our staff was daunted yet excited by the caliber of the salons who entered our first annual Salon of the Year competition.

Competitors Ranking Brings Out, Well, Competitiveness

Since there is no certain way to know how many competitors are in each competition or whether they’re ranked competitors, we can’t award bonus points based on whether a competition is crowded with the top people.

A Sisterly Success Story

After being a competition model and watching her sister work, Kim Christopherson decided to become a nail tech.

Creative Competitions

You’ll love the two newest competitions unveiled by Sharon Parker at Ace Beauty Co.’s Fire and Frost show last February: “Trends” and “The Perfect Pedi.”

Just My Opinion: Be a Good Loser

Losing is one of the few places in life where things are black and white. The difference, however lies in how each person chooses to deal with the experience.