Helping Hands

Nail tech Karen Hodges recounts a difficult journey that began with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Her load was made lighter by the support and friendship offered by her “angels” — other nail techs who came to help.

On My Mind: This is a Team Sport

I have learned almost everything I know about being part of a team from working here at NAILS.

My Other Life: Cindy Wentzel, show dog handler

Cindy Wentzel, salon owner. In her other life: show dog owner and handler.

CND Summit 2018: Lean Into the Future

CND Educators, VIP influencers, distributors, and salespeople gathered in Los Angeles for the 2018 CND Summit.

Cosmoprof 2014: Shine & Social Event

Jennifer Ivanov, founder and creator of Wonder Beauty Products and SuperChic Lacquer, held the Shine & Social event to help indie polish brand designers come together for a meet and greet at the Four Seasons Press Lounge during Cosmoprof.

Beauty Changes Lives to Mark 10 Years of Impacting the Industry

Established in 2012, BCL funds scholarships, mentorships, and other generous efforts that have enriched careers and built immeasurable goodwill. This is part of our Giving Guide series.

Monkey + Banana + Chair = My New Salon

So about a million years ago I remember some teacher of some subject at some school somewhere relaying a little story about a research project about cognitive thinking.  If you put a monkey in a room

Pretty in Pink [& Green]

Recently voted Best Salon Atmosphere in NAILS’ Artist & Visionaries Awards, Posh Nails Salon brings bright colors a modern design to its Oklahoma City Clients.

My Other Life: Michelle Ridgway, Dollhouse Creator

Michelle Ridgway wanted a dollhouse ever since she was a young child, but she never got one as a girl. Now she is building a dollhouse herself from a kit.