Six salons in upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania faced a long rebuilding process after they were destroyed in August by the one-two punch of Hurricane Irene and a severe tropical storm just several days later.
It just takes a smile to demonstrate the impact a pair of faux lashes can have. On November 21 at the Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic in Beverly Hills, Calif., eight young ladies were treated to a
Nail Garden is sponsoring its second annual holiday toy drive benefitting the Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA. Clients who bring a new, unwrapped toy or book to any of the chain’s four Southern California locations between November 29
The mother of two girls ages 14 and 8, Augusta, Ga.-based nail tech Kamisha Winfield believes all young girls deserve to be supported in their dreams and given a positive outlet to express their creativity. She’s
Sumita Beauty by Ziba Beauty is celebrating 11/11/11 by giving back to charity. If you’re in the Southern California area, you can join in at one of the chain’s 16 studios. If you’re not, you may want
In September, West Chester, Pa.-based Calista Grand Salon and Spa broke a Guinness world record for most haircuts. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the salon hosted the Calistalicious “fun-raiser.” The event featured an eight-hour cut-a-thon in
With its Minx-A-Cure nail designs, the folks at Minx are making a contribution to the battle against breast cancer. For Minx cofounder Janice Jordan, the issue is deeply personal. Read this interview with her to learn
Dr. Paula Dhanda isn’t your ordinary physician. A surgeon, she lives to help her patients in Lake County, Calif., but she’s also devoted to missionary healthcare in some of the most destitute places on earth. Through
Remember when we told you about SPC Amy Feltzin of the 1249th Battalion stationed in Afghanistan? She's also a licensed nail tech and she wrote to Young Nails asking for products. They, being the awesome guys they
Salons are naturally social venues, so the Professional Beauty Association | National Cosmetology Association (PBA | NCA) asks you, as salon owners, to help by hosting a dinner or social gathering during the month of October
If you want to see a lot of toenails polished for a good cause, check out theFacebook page of a Bethesda, Md., based non-profit I just learned about called Teal Toes. Teal Toes encourages people to
Even though Breast Cancer Awareness Month doesn’t start for another 19 days, it’s not too early to start thinking about how you can help in the fight against breast cancer. OPI has launched its limited-edition Pink
Thanks to Nubar, my nails are now polished a lovely Fire Sparkle red. I got the mini-manicure at the Urban Sanctuary “Jetsetter Luxe Lounge” retail suite at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., yesterday. (Fancy!)Nubar,
Hurricane Irene has left hundreds of your colleagues in dire need of your support. The NCA Disaster Relief Fund was established in 1955 to assist salons in rebuilding following the devastation of a natural disaster, like Irene.
It seems like the wonders of nail polish speak volumes in any language. Shannon Byrd, a nail tech at Modern Beauty Shop in Albemarle, N.C., discovered this last month when she accompanied a church group on
Every year, Spilo Worldwide offers its customers a selection of pink products to support breast cancer research. The company promotes these products for six months, from July through December, and a portion of the proceeds goes
Locks of Love helps children with medical hair loss achieve crucial self-esteem and confidence. A not-for-profit organization, Locks of Love provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children. These custom-fitted hair prosthetics are provided free of charge or