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I knew I’d fallen hopelessly down the wondrous nail-salon-industry rabbit hole when my friend Claire’s birthday was approaching and my first suggestion was to throw her a pedicure party. Claire fell in love with the idea too, and, after confirming a date with one of my favorite salons, The Nail Bar in Hermosa Beach, Calif., the invitations quickly went out.
Winning nail competitions could get you noticed. How about being called to endorse nail products? Add to that starting your own product line! The sky's the limit for technician Kim Morgan.
Tucked into the corners of dark ballrooms at nail shows, some of the best nail technicians in the world compete against one another, sculpting dazzling nail art designs and perfectly precise C-curves. But what is it like to be a competitor? NAILS takes a quick look at the competition schedule of one veteran and one novice competitor at ISSE Long Beach this past January.
One company whose goal is to satisfy this demand, with a sophisticated combination of product, marketing and merchandising support, is the Ligonier, Pennsylvania-based Anything Goes Inc., owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Richard and Pamela Gross.
There are times in your life when no matter how strong and capable you are, you have to let go. If this concept seems difficult, inconceivable — even impossible — maybe you’re a control freak. Here, former and recovering control freaks show you how to make it easy on yourself by delegating, prioritizing, and relaxing (what’s that?).
Most salons roll out their special services for mom during the month of May, then roll them right back up again. But at Spa Gregorie’s in upscale Newport Beach, Calif., expectant mothers are treated to much-needed pampering year-round.
After this week, I am convinced that I can perform a manicure/pedicure service with my eyes closed!
CND Co-founder Jan Arnold and her team have planned another epic day to introduce new innovation, nail art inspiration, and to share news about the 2021 NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Challenge.
