NAILS Offers New Online Channels

Hello out there in the NAILS blogosphere. Hope everyone had a nice Labor Day weekend (hopefully you didn’t have to work all weekend and everyone stayed away from Hurricane Gustav). We’ve been busy over here at

Secret Ingredient: Honey

Cleopatra of Egypt regularly took honey and milk baths to maintain her youthful appearance.

On My Mind: A Little Something Extra

Consider branching outside the realm of nails to boost your bottom line.

Charcoal Gray Is Hot For Pedis

As black's younger, just-a-tad lighter cousin, charcoal gray poilsh is hot this fall. Tempt your clients into trying it out on their toes!

Lovely Jewels

The September issue of NAILS should be out any day now and we can’t wait for you to see the cover and our latest polish preview. This fall it’s all about deep, rich colors, evoking royal

Obama Enlists Salon Owners in Registering Voters

In an effort to increase voter registration in the African-American community, the Obama campaign launched the National Barbershop and Beauty Salon Voter Registration Campaign last weekend at the Bronner Bros. International Hair Show in Atlanta. According

Welcoming Wellness Into Our Lives

Have you checked out the newest NAILS blog, Healthy Tech Talk? NAILS editor Hannah Lee (that’s me) and a group of committed CND team members are taking to the blogosphere to share their trials and tribulations

Girls Just Want to Have Pedicures

Back in March, I commented on an article that ran in The New York Times about girls getting pedicures at an ever-younger age. A few months later, features editor Judy Lessin posted about a new mobile

On My Mind: Girls Just Want to Have Pedicures

have you considered adding a few youth-focused services? They don’t need to include as many extras and you can charge a lower price so it’s affordable.