Frances, Jeanne, and Me [Diary of a Hurricane Survivor]

Over the span of one month, 30-year Florida resident and salon owner Faith Glionna was hit by four hurricanes, two of them hit straight on. Both Glionna’s home, in nearby Melbourne Beach, and the salon sustained significant damage, but that didn’t keep her from her clients for long.

Signature Services: Maple Bacon Pedicure

How Companies Got Their Names

Owners put as much thought into finding a name for their companies as parents do for their children. People, songs, and dreams provide inspiration.

ISSE Show Coverage: Part 2

There was a cool assortment of happenings — from new products to live demonstrations to plenty of friendly nail techs — at the ISSE (International Salon & Spa Expo) in Long Beach over Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. Here are some of the interesting things I saw.NailTek master educators Jan White, Saverne Smith, and Marianne Hunter chatted with me about the industry.

Time to Shine

Just because the buffing step is last doesn’t mean it should be glossed over. Perfecting you buffing skills can transform natural or artificial nails from good to great.

NAILS Readers' Choice Awards 2015 Winners

For the 12th year running, the NAILS Readers’ Choice Awards honors your favorite professional nail products.

ISSE Part 2

Didn’t make it out in the cold rain to ISSE in Long Beach, Calif.? Or made it, but weren’t sure if you saw all the highlights on the show floor? Here’s a quick recap of the show. European

Getting the Goods Out: Nail Techs Voice Ideas for Distribution Improvements

When it comes to deciding who sells what, manufacturers base their choice on how well the distributor services the nail technician. Their verdict? Most are doing a good job, but there’s always room for improvement.

Comma-tose

I'm so easily distracted. Seriously, I just got back to "real life" after a weekend of the ISSE show in Long Beach() combined() of course() with a trip to Disneyland. Quite frankly() I'm exhausted and my