A Breath of Fresh Air at Ruchki da Nozhki Nail Lounge

After realizing very few New York nail salons met her standards for quality and care, Russian nail tech Katya Kan decided to open up her own healthy, odor-free salon in the heart of Brooklyn.

PBA Announces 2019 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) Finalists

The Professional Beauty Association has announced the 2019 NAHA competition finalists in 16 categories, including Nail Professional of the Year.

L.A. Hair: Episode 8: Naja's Late Coworker Causes Tension on Set

Wow. Wow. WOW!!! Is all I can say. I have worked in salons for four years and on set for five years, and in all my years I have not seen anything like this. I was

2020 NAHA Finalists: Nail Professional of the Year

The Nail Professional of the Year category features the best in nail artistry and design.

My Trip to ISSE Long Beach: Competitions, Classes, Exhibitors

I was fortunate enough to attend the three-day International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) held in Long Beach, Calif., January 26-28.

NAILS Magazine - July 2003

Behind the Scenes: Naoko Takano

Naoko, who has been doing nails for eight years, learned how to run a nail business during her three years as a manager at a Tokyo nail salon.

At the Tip of Her Profession

Veteran nail technician Marti Preuss says her first set of nails looked like hammerhead sharks.” “My poor client said, ‘You’re not going to charge me for this, are you?’”

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.