The Steven Tyler

One of the first appointments I had at the show yesterday, was to go the CND VIP suite up at the top of the Hyatt. 

Under the Microscope: Eczema

Eczema is a chronic condition that is characterized by red, itchy, swollen rashes on the skin.  

On the Road in Elk Grove, CA

Says NAILS salesperson Michelle Mullen: "My first pedicure was causing me a little anxiety but Laura Mix, founder/VP of Footworks in Elk Grove, Calif., welcomed us with her lovely smile and I began to relax."

Year of the Orchid

Pantone announced that Radiant Orchid will be the color of the year for 2014.

Monsters From the Id

The title comes from the 1956 science fiction movie “Forbidden Planet.”  The concept comes from Carl Jung. And my oversimplified explanation comes from the elementary schoolyard poo-flinging fest taking place in my Facebook newsfeed: The more we

Join the Family

From salon to nail school to high school vocational training, what started out as a slow-growing investment has now boomed into a still-growing “family” of nail techs.

The Foot Fantastic

From Skin Deep The Body Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif. comes a rejuvinating pedicure tailor-made for those cold winter months.

Mind the Gap

In her latest rant, Maggie takes on the shortcomings of most nail schools.

Finally, the Permit!

I’m sure you’re probably sick of hearing me talk about the salon’s highly anticipated building permits, like here, here, here, and here. Quite frankly, I’m sick of it, too; the waiting game was killing me. But,