The Ultimate Bridal Nail

Brides have a lot to stress about on their wedding day — why not alleviate some of that worry by working with her to create the perfect set of bridal nails. These seven designs can be customized to match her wedding colors, flowers, or theme, and let her get some stellar photos with her new ring.

The Tippi Hedren Factor

A great piece on the Vietnamese impact on the nail industry ran in today’s Los Angeles Times (“Vietnamese Nail Down the U.S. Manicure Business”). The reporter talks about how the Vietnamese got started in the nail

On the Road: Red Door Spa

With 30 locations nationwide, this landmark salon and spa can be found at only the most elegant resorts. The Red Door Spa housed in Litchfield Park, Ariz., is the furthest west of this chain.  

Under the Microscope: Bunions

A bunion is a bump on the side of the foot caused by an enlargement of the first joint of the big toe.

Publisher’s Note: Look for the Good in the Industry

Why Join the CCA?

Education and insurance top the list of reason techs should join the California Cosmetology Association (CCA).

On the Road in Garden City, MI

Bringing the Outdoors In

Stop and smell the roses with these nine ways to get Mother Nature to be a regular at your salon.

Cure the WINTER BLAHS

This holiday season, transform your menu into a winter wonderland of services that tantalize clients’ senses, smooth away their stresses, and moisturize their dry hands and feet.