Where Are They Now?

Flash back to the ‘90s to catch up with past AVAs winners. Six Salon of the Year and Nail Technician of the Year Award recipients share their professional and personal triumphs since winning.

Retreat From a Busy World at Namaste Nail Sanctuary

Mecca Elliot’s expertise in meditation was part of the inspiration for her and husband Michael’s new salon franchise. 

Behind the Scenes

Having six years under her belt as a nail technician, Carla Collier was pretty confident of her skills and ready to put them to the test at her first nail competition.

NYFW F/W 2015: Essie Runs the Gamut

A look at the trends from Essie's NYFW collaborations.

It’s All About Non-Verbal Cues

This is the most powerful part of the first impression series. This information comes from one of my mentors, Michael Cole, an icon in our industry. I learned about communication from Mr. Cole many years ago

Taking a Moment to Say Thanks

Wow! It has been a year, already? It is hard to believe that we have been writing The Coaching Chronicles together for a whole year, Jill. It has been a wonderful experience to be able to

Mini Masterpiece Nail Art 2019: Urban Drama

Congratulations to Jodie Rahaley, who took the top spot in this year’s Mini Masterpiece nail art contest after entering the two previous years. Her detailed, contrasting rendition of “Urban Expressions” by Michael Lang impressed the judges. Other beautiful entries ranged from the ever-popular Vermeer to Dali and Basquiat.

Tom Bachik to Be Honored for Outstanding Achievement in Nail Artistry

The Daytime Beauty Awards (DBAs) have announced Tom Bachik as the 2025 honoree. Recognized as one of the most sought-after celebrity nail artist, Bachik has elevated the nail industry and nail artistry.

You Can Fight City Hall

The Stevensons of Hollywood Nail Care convinced their zoning board that nail technicians should be considered professionals.