The Golden Touch: Luxury Service Helps Drive Loyalty at J Gold Salon

Inside the Systems That Power an Elevated Salon Experience From seamless online booking to a team-first culture, J Gold Salon in Atlanta offers more than great hair—it delivers consistent, high-touch service with the help of partners like Boulevard and American Express.

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Day 227: Striped Summer Nail Art

Catie Buda, Boynton Beach, Fla.

Day 55: Negative Space With Glitter Nail Art

Amy Rigsby, Summerville, Ga.

Day 160: Pink & Blue Negative Space Nail Art

Michelle Bouma, Splendid Nail Creations, Ponoka, Alberta, Canada

Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year is 11-4201 Cloud Dancer

Pantone has revealed its pick for the 2026 Color of the Year: 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, "a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity."

Clutter Making You Crazy? KonMari Your Nail Space

Use the Marie Kondo method of decluttering to tidy up your salon. If items don’t spark joy, thank them and discard them.

Showstopping Wintry Nails from the MODERN SALON 100 2025

Check out these beautiful holiday and winter nails, created by the talented nail artists of our MODERN SALON 100 of 2025. Top-tier inspiration!

Day 66: Unicorn and Negative Space Nail Art

Jaime Deviva, Nail'd By Jaime, Westover, Md.

Day 344: Bright Gold and Negative Space Nail Art

Claire Roberts, The Broken Bristle Salon & Spa, Yuba City, Calif. @beauty_by_claire_