Victory at Last: Becker Tops the Top 25 Competitors Ranking

Talk about bragging rights. Amy Becker has earned a spot on NAILS’ Top 25 Competitors list more times than anyone else in its history. And finally, for our 2010-2011 competition year, she’s snagged the top spot.

It's Time for Cosmoprof North America in Vegas

Cosmoprof North America's 20th edition is taking place on July 11-13th at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

What Am I Forgetting?

Monomer — check. Polymer — check. Sculpting brushes — check. Towels — check. Paper towels — check. Dappen dishes, acetone, nippers, pushers, files, buffers … Check, check, check, check … You know there's something that isn't in there! Something. Something

Disappearing Ink

I am not the most organized when it comes to keeping track of my receipts. I have a bank deposit bag and throughout the year I shove fistfuls of receipts into it. At the end of

Hanging in There

Here’s a photo of my most recent practice set. Here are nails by top international competitor Lynn Lammers. So, I'll be headed to the IBS Las Vegas show in just a few weeks. I'm excited because I haven't

ISSE Long Beach Ticket Giveaway

Beauty trade show season is about to kick off with ISSE (International Salon & Spa Expo) in Long Beach on January 29-31. It’s a great show that we NAILS editors attend every year. This year, the PBA

Euphoria Institute

Larry Doyle, along with partners Bonnie Chu and Joe Lamarca, decided to open their own school after being dissatisfied with the skills recent graduates were showing at their chain of salons, Euphoria Salon & Day Spas.

Nubar Cosmetics Wants You

Nubar Cosmetics, an eco-friendly professional nail products manufacturer, is looking for highly motivated and qualified demonstration nail techs and nail artists to demonstrate Nubar products at ISSE in Long Beach, Calif., IBS Las Vegas, and the

Best Lil’ Nail Show Heads to Vegas

The first-annual Best Lil’ Nail Show Las Vegas will be held at the M Resort Spa & Casino on Oct 28-30, 2017.