manicures

London Manicurists Land a Spot in the Guinness Book

Students at the London College of Beauty Therapy have filed and polished a combined length of 200 meters (656 feet) of fingernails to set a new Guinness World Record. In total, 1,897 men and women took part in the May 13 record attempt held at the college. The record was for the highest number of file and varnishes performed over an eight-hour period.

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On the Road: A Totally Unique Nail Boutique

We first met salon owner Heather Goodwin in 2007 when she entered (and won 1st runner-up in) our Nail Tech of the Year program. She didn’t have her own salon yet, but the plans were in motion. The next time I was in Orlando for the Premiere Show was 2008 and Heather was moving into her salon that very weekend. I promised her next time I was in central Florida, I would visit her salon. In June, publisher Cyndy Drummey and I made the visit.

Simple Steps for a Quick and Easy At-home Manicure

Better Homes and Garden s lays out the rules for a quick and easy at-home manicure.

Anti-Aging Hand Treatment Kit

LCN has a new Anti-Ageing Hand Treatment Kit. The kit includes an Enzyme Hand Peel, a Firming Hand Cream, and a Hand Lifting Serum.

West Coast Vs. East Coast: A Day With 2 Celebrity Nail Techs

Associate publisher and editor Hannah Lee takes a look into the lives of two very in-demand, jetsetting celebrity nail techs for a day.

On the Road: Nailcessity, Chicago

Managing Editor Sree Roy heads to Chicago to check out Nailcessity in the heart of the big city.

Manicure Anyone?

Saturday, May 29, 2010Today started with a test… AND I PASSED!!! Well, I did more than pass — I got a 100%!So after the test, my instructor told us it was time for a practical on

Modern Manicure at Modern Day Spa

Modern Day Spa, Arlington, Va., demonstrates its Modern Manicure.

Rosemary Avocado Manicure by Modern Day Spa

Modern Day Spa in Arlington, Va., demonstrates its Rosemary Avocado Manicure.

The Big Day

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Today was my first day at Tricoci University as a nail tech student. To say that I was nervous was an understatement. Never mind that I have been in school since 1987 (kindergarten