A Reality Star to Call Our Own

After years of reality shows focused on hair salons and hairstylists (Blow Out, Shear Genius, Tabatha’s Salon Takeover, Jerseylicious) the nail industry is finally getting our own reality show. Billed as a reality docu-soap series, TV Guide Network’s Nail Files follows the life of salon owner Katie Cazorla as she juggles her expanding business and her personal life.

My Other Life: Jana Leigh McWhorter, wing walker

Jana Leigh McWhorter, nail tech and instructor. In her other life: wing walker.

Blending Old and New

While we were in Orlando last weekend for the Premiere show, NAILS publisher Cyndy Drummey and I went to visit a salon in Winter Park, Fla. It was called Bonjour Day Spa & Nail Salon. It’s

Victorian Vision

From the beginning, home salon owner Kim Barratt has not only had the enthusiasm and talent necessary to become a successful home salon owner; but the dedication to share all she’s learned with nail students.

This Salon Is Dialed In

Salon-goers in the Chicago area know this salon’s number. Digits, etcetera has tapped into something more than the typical salon services. Smack in the middle of a bustling arts district, this salon has its clients bathing in beauty—literally.

Day 225: Bright Striped Nail Art

Vanessa Puddicombe, Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada

On the Road in Honolulu

Known for its namesake’s successful hairdressing career, the Paul Brown Salon is home to some of the best nail techs on the island.

Veterans Get a View of 2005-2006 Top 25 Competitors

Trang Nguyen, John Hauk, and Lorena Marquez — all previous number-one finishers — are just some of the recognizable names on this year’s Top 25 List. 

McCoy Founder Passes Away

McCoy was the co-inventor and manufacturer of the Feet First Buffing Pad.