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Behind the Scenes with Stephanie Bricker, The Neatest Tech Around

A tidy workstation is this top tech's secret to success.

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The Neatest Tech Around

"Manicure table manners" are rewarded

California Passes Student Intern Program

Students in a new California program can gain practical experience in a salon setting, which in turn allows salons to train potential employees and evaluate them at work.

Paula Gilmore: Nail Professional Extraordinaire

Salon business consultant, educator, competition judge, competitor, speaker, salon owner, nail video technician, magazine columnist, color and image consultant — Paula Gilmore has been all of these and more.

Toluene Exposure Warning Signs Go Up in California

More than 30,000 California salons have received warning signs for employees on toluene exposure under a directive from the state attorney general’s office.

Nails Are All in the Family for This Trio

When you meet the Anderson brothers, it seems as if they’ve been working together all their lives. And, in a way, they have.

Shake, Rattle, and Roll - What It's Like in an Earthquake

Nail technicians struggle to survive after California's Northridge earthquake devastates their business.

Sheryl Macauley

Nail Technician Uses Art Background to Her Advantage

California Increases Education Requirements

Some changes are happening to the hour requirements for the California State Board of Cosmetology.

Self-Made Women Rise To The Top In The Nail Industry

Give and take is the secret to success for these 10 women, who are some of the nation’s top nail technicians. They give their all to clients and their craft and take advantage of every opportunity that arises.