
Transitioning from Working at the Chair to Supporting Others
Andrew Carruthers, Culture Ambassador for Sam Villa, Founder of The Journeyist, and mBIT Coach/Trainer writes about his journey transitioning away from the chair.

Andrew Carruthers, Culture Ambassador for Sam Villa, Founder of The Journeyist, and mBIT Coach/Trainer writes about his journey transitioning away from the chair.
From construction engineer to florist, eight salon owners and nail technicians recount what they did before discovering their niche in nails.
Having a career that we love has spoiled us all and many do not have a “plan B.”

Getting back into the nail industry after spending time away can be intimidating. We asked nail techs who took a break from salon work to share their advice on how to get back into the swing of things.
It takes initiative to expand your career beyond the nail table. This is the attitude that led me to do the nails of Modern Salon’s editors.

This month we asked nail techs: Have you ever thought of changing careers?

Cuccio International is looking for a professsional nail technician to become its Cina Nail Art brand manager as well as Director of Global Education, Research and Development.
You are busting at the seams to share what you know. Take our quiz to find out if you have what it takes to succeed in this demanding role.

Several years ago, Sandra Taylor made the move from truck driver to nail tech — and now school owner. Nail School News recently caught up with Taylor to find out more about her unusual career path.

An out-of-class experience can enhance your students' excitement about their beauty career. From attending a tradeshow to shopping the local beauty supply, here are some places to start.

A Los Angeles-based collective known as Kleur is bringing nail art to the masses via custom nail art events in retail stores, art galleries, and other venues throughout Southern California and beyond.

After more than 20 years of painting nails — a very tiny, very temporary medium — nail tech Robin Moses wants to show the world her true passion: her work on canvas.

What goes into helping nail salons stay compliant and protecting public safety? We talked to some movers and shakers behind the scenes in state cosmetology boards to shed some light on what it takes to fill their shoes.

In addition to salons, nail techs ply their trade in a range of locations — from military bases to senior homes — targeting different clientele across the world and bringing nail services to new markets.

Get Polished! Agency is a unique boutique agency created to provide talented, experienced, creative, and professional nail techs to the advertising, publishing, and entertainment worlds.

San Diego-based nail tech Monica Leiper sums up her career in four words: “been there, done that.”
