international

Rev Up with Eight Great Salons

One sure-fire way to jump-start your energy is by re-working you work space, but when you’re looking to redecorate your salon, you know you don’t want yours to look like every Tom, Dee, or Harriet’s salon.

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On the Road at Mimosa Salon

When we found out we’d be getting a visit from Svetlana Klubkova, who works on the Russian NAILS Magazine, we were excited. This would be her first visit to California, and she wanted to take in some of our salon culture.

The One-Hour Princess

How seven salons use indulgent pedicure services to increase their profits.

Poland: Acrylic Nails Dominate

Though fairly young by American standards, the Polish nail industry is well on its way to becoming a bigger player in the international nail market.

Beyond the Burqa

An education in cosmetology can change lives. Nowhere is this more evident than in post-war Afghanistan, where a three-month course at Kabul Beauty School & Oasis Spa gives graduates the capability to earn three to four times the national average salary.

Venezuela: Nail Industry is Still Young

As part of the international series, we take a look at the beauty industry in Venezuela.

In Mexico, the Nail Industry Keeps Growing

“Some salons do require nail techs to obtain certificates showing they went to school,” but others, such as Uñas Finas (Fine Nails), even train their own employees and hire them without any prior experience or schooling.

World View on the Nail Industry in England

Full-service beauty salons are the most typical salon environment in England, but a growing number of nail bars have been popping up in the larger metro areas in recent years.

Japan: Land of the Artistic Nailists

Japanese people place a high premium on personal appearance. Combined with plenty of disposable income, the typical Japanese consumer is able to dedicate substantial time and resources to her appearance. Beauty professionals reap the rewards of this interest and are well-compensated for their efforts.

Russia: Booming Beauty Business

A look at Russia's nail industry and its impact on the overall economy.