NAILS’ Top 25 of 2009-2010 — The Current Standings

Here is the Top 25 Competitors Ranking as of the ISSE show in Long Beach, Calif. (which was one of our Superpoints competitions). — NAILS editors1. Lynn Lammers  —  522. Trang Nguyen  —   373. Kirsty Meakin  —

Weeks 6 & 7: Getting in Plenty of Practice

I’ve been so busy— in addition to school, kids, life and everything else, I just started working on the Board of Directors for our children’s Little League. I love it. (Like I had spare time, right?)

A Look at the Habits of Industry Leaders

Do you ever wonder how some of the industry’s biggest power players got their start — in life and in the beauty industry? Are you interested in how their minds work? From theme song to what car they drive, we’re letting our readers peek behind the curtain of some of the nail world’s most powerful players.

The Rule of Retail Placement: Location, Location, Location

By Bryan Durocher, Durocher Enterprises We all know the location of a salon is absolutely essential to the success of the business. The same theory applies when selecting where a product is going to be placed

Cuccio International announces new VP of Sales, Paulette Grace

Industry veteran Paulette Grace will lead sales and marketing efforts for the brand.

How Not to Dispose of Flammable Salon Liquids

A reminder about the proper way to dispose of salon liquids, like monomer, polish remover, and acetone.

The Point of View from 4 Female Salon Owners

In honor of International Women’s Day, four female salon owners and Sam Villa brand ambassadors share their challenges and accomplishments in this special interview.

Congrats to the FINALISTS of the 2023 Indie Pro Awards!

Join us in congratulating our talented finalists of the Indie Pro Awards!

Four Gel Application Tips From Amy Becker of Masterworks

Masterworks founder Amy Becker says these are four of her favorite tips for perfect gel application.