Old School - A Look at the Pioneering Companies of the Nail Business

NAILS wouldn’t be celebrating its 20th anniversary if it weren’t for the support of many manufacturers in our industry. To help us celebrate this landmark, we talked to the top brass at several companies that have been around from our very beginning.

Pregnant Nail Techs: Does Good Prenatal Care Mean Quitting Your Job?

Priorities shift the moment you realize you’re pregnant, and that could cause you to evaluate if you’ll continue working. Before you throw your career out with the pedicure water, let’s practice our breathing and consider how to work safely in the salon.  

Mixing Chemistry and Cosmetology at Luxuria Nail Bar

While embarking on a career in chemistry, Luxuria owner Leonobi Galvez realized her technical knowledge could help her pursue her true passion: Nails!

Going with the Flow: How to Integrate Feng Shui into the Salon

Many people believe feng shui, when used properly, can give your salon business an enormous boost. Our expert tells you how to apply these ancient principles to your salon’s layout and decor to increase harmony, good luck, and prosperity.

Beauty Irish Style

This Irish salon is a thriving and state of the art.

A Conversation with the 2009 Contessa Winners

The Contessas are an annual beauty award program that shows off the best Canada’s salon professionals have to offer.

Sweet Tooth

Nails by Michelle Ward, Toe-tal Tranquility, Columbus, Ga.

Salon Business Card Tells All

Airport salon distributes business-card-sized menus that clearly detail their services in a minimal amount of space.

Watch Out for Licensing Scams

Scams in at least two states make it clear that nail and cosmetology licensees should be on the alert to avoid being defrauded.