AII Acquires Worldwide Cosmetics Brands

American International Industries (AII) has acquired China Glaze, Winning Nails, Waterworks, Strata Polished Nail, and Gypsy Lash brands from Worldwide Cosmetics.

Ten Ways to Make Over a Service

Because it's the "Makeover Issue" we're recommending that give your service menu the once-over and see what you can do to jazz it up. 

Signature Services: The Gold Digger Manicure

An alternative to the traditional French Manicure, the Gold Digger puts precious metal at clients’ fingertips using champagne and gold-infused products.

A Clear View on Polish

More than just color, nail polish is the finishing touch, the final step in a nail service. What’s in this product staple and how has it changed over the years?

SpaRitual Chroma Guide Color Harmony Ritual

Use this distinctive system to harness the power of color in your client's life.

Custom Mixing Young Nails’ Kaleidoscope Gel Paint

Kaleidoscope Gel Paint from Young Nails is a nine-color collection made from the company’s Synergy Gel to give maximum coverage.

3D Gel Nail Art by NSI

Watch the metamorphosis of your client's nails with this 3D butterfly design.

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.

10 New Tech Troubles

Think nobody knows the troubles you’ve seen? In fact, the problems facing new techs are predictable and preventable. Read on for the cures to 10 common newbie nail woes.