Day 87: Cherry Blossom Nail Art

Cecilia Bustamante, Okinawa, Japan

Rich in Culture and Color

Torrance, Calif.-based salon Gemist, owned by nail artist Meg Kaehler, incorporates Japanese-style services for customers, attracting an international clientele and those who favor nail art over nail maintenance.   

Saying a Final Goodbye to Tom

Yesterday NAILS publisher Cyndy Drummey, associate publisher Michelle Mullen and I attended a memorial service celebrating the life of Tom Holcomb. On what would have been his 45th birthday, friends, colleagues, and family members gather in

Tom Holcomb — A Celebration of Life

At a memorial service held on what would have been Tom Holcomb's 45th birthday, nail technicians and industry colleagues gathered to celebrate the life of a most unique individual.

Nailympics Recap

The Nailmypics that were held this past Oct. 23 and 24 saw competitors from all over the world coming together to compete under top-quality judging and in challenging events. Nail techs from Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia,

In Memory: Tom Holcomb (1966-2011)

Industry icon Tom Holcomb passed away on Friday, October 28, 2011. We've gathered photos from over the years to help remember this amazing man.

Meet Meg

My name is Megumi Sawase. A few years ago, I came to America from Japan to compete in American nail competitions, and now I currently own a nail salon in Los Angeles. I started competing seriously

Day 262: Jungle Toenail Art

Hatsuki Furutani, A.M.S. Ebisu Place (Tokyo, Japan)

Day 138: Rhinestone Toenail Art

Cecilia Bustamante (Okinawa, Japan)