
Backscratchers Salon Systems’ Co-founder Jack Megna Dies
Backscratchers Salon Systems’ co-founder and chairman of the board Jack Megna passed away on April 22, 2019 at the age of 84.

Backscratchers Salon Systems’ co-founder and chairman of the board Jack Megna passed away on April 22, 2019 at the age of 84.

Gino Trunzo, who worked for brands such as Redken and Essie, passed away Tuesday.

Creator of the nail industry's first online forum BeautyTech, Debbie Doerrlamm inspired many through her innovative community of nail lovers.

On June 9, Debbie Doerrlamm lost her battle with lung cancer. A great friend, generous soul, and frequent contributor to NAILS, Debbie founded BeautyTech, the industry’s first communal website and online forum.

John Meyerovich, co-owner of Continuum and prior to that, European Touch, has passed away at the age of 75.

Bill Halfacre ran OPI's sales and marketing department for the past 15 years. The 40-year industry veteran died January 10, 2016 at the age of 74.

Jerry Gordon, a third-generation award-winning hairdresser, salon owner, and past president of Cosmetologists Chicago, died on November 26, 2015. His dedication to the craft and to helping others succeed is remembered.

NAILS editor Hannah Lee shares her memories of industry icon Vicki Peters.
Though they didn’t always agree, Maggie can’t help but acknowledge Vicki Peters’ enormous contribution to our industry.

Vicki loved nails, the nail industry, nail technicians, nail magazines, nail jokes, nail cruises, nail trends, nail memes, nail salons, nail shows, and just about anything nail-related.

Vicki Peters, nail industry icon, educator, mentor, manufacturer, nail technician, pioneering competitor, and dear friend, passed away December 31, 2014. Click here for more information.

NAILS is devastated to report that industry icon Vicki Peters passed away due to complications from cancer.

Ed Bobit, founder of Bobit Business Media (which publishes NAILS and VietSALON), passed away peacefully on June 29, at age 86.

Ed Bobit, founder and chairman of Bobit Business Media, publisher of NAILS Magazine and VietSALON as well as many other media brands, passed away this morning at the age of 86.

Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher died Saturday at his home in Osceola, Wis. He was largely credited as the person who put the organic wellness focus in the salon.
Beauty industry pioneer Burton Scheff, CEO of the Burmax Company, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013 at the age of 77.

At a memorial service held on what would have been Tom Holcomb's 45th birthday, nail technicians and industry colleagues gathered to celebrate the life of a most unique individual.