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.

Forever French Makes It to the Small Screen

Forever French appears in ABC Family movie "Teen Spirit."

Week 12: Hard Gels, 3-D Art, and Another Client

We came back from our extended weekend on Wednesday and aced our first test of the new module. After the test, our instructor did a demo on 3-D art.

Pink and White and French All Over

The Paris-inspired salon The Pampered Girl is co-owned by friends and former coworkers Christina Yang and Alexandra Armstead. In divvying up the responsibilities and bringing new ideas to the table, they’re finding that two heads are better than one.

Whose Product Is It Anyway? Understanding Counterfeits and Knockoffs

Fraud, deceit, confusion—call it what you want, but counterfeit and diverted products hurt the entire industry.

I Never Forget a Face

You know that feeling you get when you're out of the salon — on your day off, maybe — running errands, doing the grocery shopping, having dinner with friends, when you hear someone calling your name

Five Things You Know But Are Ignoring

Do you ever know which way you’re supposed to go, but keep hoping to find an alternate — and easier — route? Learn how to stay on course from techs who have been down this road before.

You Know You’re Obsessed When ...

Well, I’m not sure if it’s Athena Elliott’s constant posting about how great it’s been working out for her, or if my brain is just on overdrive trying to think up new ways to take the

Candy Shaw Knighted in Saint Tropez

Candy Shaw was knighted at a black-tie gala on the French Riviera in Saint Tropez, France on July 1st.