In a Female-Dominated Industry, We're Hard Hit by Breast Cancer

One out of every nine women will develop breast cancer, which means one in nine nail techs will probably develop breast cancer too. The beauty industry has rallied behind the cause of awareness and research, but how does our industry of predominantly women address the disease on a personal level?

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.

Day 97: Pretty Camo Edge Nails

Gina Silvestro, Michael K Galvin & Gel Essentialz Salon (Cranston, R.I.)

Having It All: A Salon That Mixes Old and New

Mixing the old (as in their decor and tried-and-true customer service) with the new (as in the latest and hottest client-pleasing services) is what makes this New Jersey salon a winner in more ways than one.

Day 50: Gel French with Acrylic 3-D Flower Nail Art

Gina Silvestro, Michael K Galvin & Gel Essentialz Salon (Cranston, R.I.)

Day 355: Champagne Winter Nail Art

Carol Parth, Kimberly Michael Salon, Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

Notes from Nailympia London 2015

NTNA competitor Szilvia Egerszegi reports from London's world-renowned Nailympia. Find out how she fared as a last-minute registrant in the Reality Nail Art competition.

Day 25: Acrylic Roses Embedded In Gel Nails

Gina Silvestro, Michael K Galvin & Gel Essentialz Salon (Cranston, R.I.)

Fiberglass Innovator Backscratchers Celebrates 25 Years

The innovative use of fiberglass in the nail industry was launched by Backscratchers Inc. in 1984.