Stay Ahead of the Curve at Velvet Nail Lounge

Owners of Velvet Nail Lounge and husband-and-wife team Nick and Jennie Brown see business opportunities everywhere they look and are always striving to push the envelope.

Premiere Orlando 2009

Earlier this month, I went to the Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event; this is the first time I’ve attended this show, and I felt an energy and excitement there that I haven’t felt at any of the other beauty shows I’ve been to. I’m sharing some of my pictures here.

"Vegas" Nail Art Video

How are things going for you? A bit busy here so it may start to feel like my blog has A.D.D. over the next couple of weeks! I have more from the trip to NAILS, but

More from Düsseldorf

I think I have recovered enough from my trip(s) that I can be coherent  :)  It’s amazing how fast the time goes. It’s already April and IBS Las Vegas is literally just around the corner. I’ll

Home-Based, but not Home-Bound

Kelly Ostraat wants the industry to recognize that home-based salons can be professional. It’s not where the salon is located that determines professionalism, she says, it’s the nail technician’s attitude.

Holding Down the Fort

I was supposed to be waking up in Vegas this morning. Instead, I am once again behind the desk at the salon, waiting on clients to arrive.What happened? Why aren't I at IBS Las Vegas? Why

Show Recap

I am kind of disappointed that September is over. Financially, it was one of the best months I have ever had. I am not sure what I did differently last month, but it worked! I kicked

California Nail Tech Among Las Vegas Shooting Survivors

22-year-old Taylor Barr was shot in the arm at the Route 91 Harvest Festival Sunday night. 

TBT: Fantasy Nail Art Winners at IBS

We’re looking at the talented technicians who placed in the Fantasy Nail Art Competition at one of the fastest growing events in the beauty industry.