NAILS Next Top Nail Artist: Meet the Contestants
One of these competitors will be NAILS Next Top Nail Artist. Who has what it takes?
by Hannah Lee
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One of these competitors will be NAILS Next Top Nail Artist. Who has what it takes?
Nails are hot in Japan. Everyone from famous singers and actresses to trendy school girls are hungry to be the first to wear the latest design on their nails. This makes for a huge nail market and a competitive artistic climate as well.
When Skyy Hadley set out to open her own nail spa, she knew she wanted to create a peaceful hideaway spot where her clients could escape to relax. Not too far from the hustle and bustle of New York City, she found that perfect spot in a residential neighborhood in Hoboken, N.J.
Executive editor Hannah Lee strolls through New York and visits the East Village's Dashing Diva salon.
About a year ago I was visiting my mom in North Carolina. She wanted to get a pedicure so I grabbed a copy of the local monthly Skirt. There was an ad for Polished Nail Bar. We went in for services, but I didn’t call ahead and tell them I was coming. (Meaning, I was incognito — not Hannah the editor of NAILS, just Hannah the girl who was taking her mom to get a pedicure.) After our services, I introduced myself to the owner and promised to come back on an “official” visit next time.
Sell one more bottle of polish each day. If you sell one $10 bottle of polish you should make $5 net profit on it, adding up to an extra $1,800 a year.
One of the hot nail trends of 2013 — on and off the runway — is a textured nail look. From caviar and confetti to matte and sand, the tactile feel is in. But what if grainy nails aren’t your cup of tea? We say, fake it. These faux textured looks are sure to spark some interest and can be done with little more than nail polish, acrylic paints, and brushes.
What concerns you most about your business right now?
Hannah Lee reports from the Japan Nailist Association's third annual Japan Olymp Pics. This year, it was in Honolulu, bridging the gap between Japan and the United States..
This special Idea Issue of NAILS is chock full of new ideas and places to find inspiration. Use it to get your creative juices flowing.