Frustrated because industry networking groups were either too expensive or out of the area, nail tech Alica Best decided to create her own group. Called the Society of Nail Technicians, the group meets monthly via a
Want to grow your career as a beauty professional? K18 Sales Manager Sabrina Sanborn shares advice on networking, mentorship, and self-advocacy—from attending hair shows to finding the right guidance to reach your goals.
You can thank Billyne Dowdy of Billyne’s Nail Studio in Battle Creek, Mich., for a new nail tech message board, Nail Tech Alley (www.nailtechalley.com).
“It’s time for Canadian nail technicians to get together and meet each other to share skills, product knowledge, and business cards,” says Lana Gavric, organizer of the first Western Canadian Networking Event, which takes place Sunday,
In honor of NAILS’ 35th anniversary, we’ve come up with a list of 35 nail techs who’ve had a positive and lasting effect on our industry. Which name means the most to you and your career?
SpaRitual partnered with Step Up Women’s Network to inspire girls to fulfill their potential, dream big and take positive steps to achieve their dreams. As part of ongoing mentoring programs, the company welcomed 35 girls on a tour of its facility and shared a behind-the-scenes look at a number of different careers available in the beauty industry. Last February, SpaRitual released a Step Up polish color, donating 20% of the color's proceeds to the organization.
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Well, it’s the three of us now: Natalie officially left the other salon a bit earlier than we expected. Although she was emotionally ready, losing the small income she did have from the other salon will
Editor's Note: Congratulations to Alica for successfully making it through her first year as a new salon owner! You can read all of Alica's posts by clicking on the Alica tag at the left column of