In MANI/PEDI: A True-Life Rags to Riches Story from Boat to Beauty Salon, author Krista Driver weaves together the compelling story of the evolution of the $8-billion modern nail care industry alongside the personal narrative of Vietnamese refugee Hieu “Charlie” Vo.
In her book, Nailed It: Nail Fashion Technique, pioneering nail tech Marian Newman shares an in-depth look into a 20+ year career.
In her new memoir, I’m Not Really a Waitress, Suzi Weiss-Fischmann explains how OPI transformed from a small dental supply company into an iconic beauty brand.
The Mindful Beauty Maker’s Little Book of Wisdom is an inspirational guide designed as a self-care tool to help beauty professionals develop and maintain internal balance.
Photographer Helen Maurene Cooper recently released her book, Paint & Polish: Cultural Economy and Visual Culture from the West Side. Cooper spent eight years building relationships with nail techs, salon owners, and clients in Chicago to take the photos that appeared in this book. NAILS spoke with the photographer and author about why she found the subject of nails so fascinating.
From Helen Maurene Cooper's new book, Paint & Polish: Cultural Economy and Visual Culture from the West Side showcases nail art from Chicago artists.
Here’s an excerpt from Doug Schoon’s “Face to Face, Volume 2” discussing WSO — white superficial onychomycosis.
To help new nail techs and other beauty professional navigate their careers, Tiffani Douglas has written a guidebook called Straight Outta Beauty School — 10 Things You Need to Know and Do After You Graduate.
Veteran nail tech Tiffani Douglas has written a book, Straight Outta Beauty School, and launched an online community to inspire and help new beauty professionals jumpstart their careers.
Maisie Dunbar's new book, Faith, Fun & Finance, is part biography, part scrapbook, and part business guide.
Ami Vega’s new book, Designer Nails: Create Art at Your Fingertips, presents 50 different nail looks that vary in difficulty and detail.
Popular blogger Tina Alberino (“This Ugly Beauty Business” and “Nail Tech Reality Check”) has written the ultimate guide to navigating our industry.
While school may teach you the basics, entering the beauty industry as a total newbie can be intimidating. Popular blogger Tina Alberino has written the ultimate guide to navigating this exciting industry, The Beauty Industry Survival Guide.
In his new book, “Tales of an American Entrepreneur: Journey of a Small Business Owner,” beauty industry veteran Michael Randazzo shares business tools and counsels patience and perseverance to help other salon owners achieve the level of success he has seen.
Japanese nailist Jasmine Oshima has released “How to be Creative With Nail Art,” a downloadable e-book that reveals five simple steps to becoming a more creative nail artist.
Tech’s Passion Saves Lives: Salon owner Shari Finger penned a book about her experiences training a diabetic alert dog at home.
Nail Masters, Success Stories From Industry Experts brings together industry nail experts and well as well-known brand owners, educators, competition winners, and nail competition judges.