Bright Mind in Bridgetown

The success of Barbados-based Summa Nails is evidence of owner Christine Hinds’ many years of experience as a nail tech and constant dedication to education.

NTNA S. 6. Pre-Challenge #2: Nautical Nail Art (Sarah)

For NTNA pre-challenge #2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants created a nail design inspired by the company’s Wanderlust trend. Here is Sarah Abbott's entry.

Getting What You Wish For

I'm left-handed. Like many lefties, I'm pretty ambidextrous, and I confuse the heck out of clients because I do my hand-filing with both hands, switching off in the middle to do the other side of the

Head Off the January Blues

Photo: Nail competitor Elyse Perry took second in the Veteran Simply Salon category at the NW Nailtech Networking Retreat. I agree Jill, it is very important to make sure you are pre-booking during the holidays. For me,

Day 78: Dainty Nail Art

Sarah McCallan, Hair, Body & Soul, Ontario, Canada

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Salon Swap

Two brave techs traded spaces — and clients and product lines — for one day. Here’s their account of what happened…

Beauty Takes Flight at Images By Cara

When you walk into Images by Cara, you can’t miss the butterfly. A splash of mauve, teal, and pink silk, the framed scarf with the butterfly image makes a statement to all who enter the Wayne, N.J., salon. It also says something special about owner Cara Krafchick, who likes to think of Images by Cara as a place for personal metamorphosis.

On the Road: Simpson House in Santa Barbara, CA