Day 131: Flowers & Felines Nail Art
Ashley Upshall, Synthetic Nails, Witless Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
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Ashley Upshall, Synthetic Nails, Witless Bay, Newfoundland, Canada



Call them corporate drop-outs or beauty drop-ins, we’d like to introduce you to four salon owners who abandoned the corporate fast track for the rewards of salon life and get their take on the industry.
Ashley Kilpatrick, Nebraska City, Neb.
Ashley Kilpatrick, Nebraska City, Neb.
This design, created by STARS 2013 International Nail Tech of the Year Ashley Gregory, appeared on NAILS’ July 2013 cover. The STARS and RISING Stars Photo Competition, sponsored by Cosmetologists Chicago since 2000, showcases the creativity,
Ashley Alexander, Atlanta
Greg Salo of Young Nails explains how he applies Young Nails’ trademark reverse application technique for acrylics.
It’s hard to ignore the presence of bloggers in the nail industry. They have taken the world of beauty by storm and some blogs are even a part of a daily diet of reading. These women post reviews, paint swatches, and create exquisite art that keeps their followers coming back for more. But I bet you didn’t know that a good number of these nail enthusiasts are actually professionals, and that many of them made the decision to go to nail school after establishing their blogs. Learn how a tiny corner of the Internet encouraged these nail lovers to become licensed nail techs.
Ashley Upshall, Synthetic Nails, Witless Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
Jaime Schrabeck, Ph.D. will provide two days of comprehensive training in becoming an independent educator in Carmel, Calif., from October 27-28.