A Political Animal in the Salon Jungle

Her career was launched in politics and law, but Joyce Hampers says she never fully appreciated business (despite a stint as Assistant Secretary of Commerce) until she ran her own salon.

Lions, Get Ready to Roar...and Reflect

This is the latest installment of the Cosmos Update with Yara de la Torre: "The general vibe of this season is asking us to open up our hearts, to have courage when it comes to facing our own truths and to take this opportunity to make bold moves that support our growth and evolution."

The Nail Express: An Image Of Dependability for the ‘80s

Image is everything, she says, especially in the beauty industry. People need to understand you, to get an idea of who you are and what you stand for.

Day 247: Glitter and Illusion Nail Art

Jacqueline McClement, Esteven, Saskatchewan, Canada. @jaclynznails

A Salon Tour for Tortoise (and Hare) Lovers

While I was in Fort Myers, I took a tour of Tortoise and The Hair Salon.

Day 90: Frog Prince and More Nail Art

Inês Jorge, EspaçoM, Setúbal, Portugal

Animal lover commemorates her pets

Lillian Tsui paints her animals' portraits on nails.

5 Things I Learned From.....

We often profile salons and nail technicians who we believe are doing great things. We choose interesting stories within the industry in order to inspire you and get your creative juices flowing. But the salon industry isn’t the only place you should be looking for inspiration and ideas.

Light Elegance Meets Bambi

Joseph McLellan, the operations manager for Redmond, Ore.-based Light Elegance, was playing golf with company president Jim McConnell when a baby doe ran right up to them.