California

What A Trip!

I made it back from ISSE, and I can tell you that I will go to that show every year. Competition aside for a moment, the classes, demos and showroom (vendors) were amazing!

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San Francisco Passes Healthy Nail Salon Recognition Ordinance

In October, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety Committee passed the Healthy Nail Salon Recognition ordinance at the urging of advocacy groups California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative, Environment California, and Asian Law Caucus.

On My Mind: Grades Are Important

Some states, like North Carolina, require salons to post their inspection scores where consumers can see them. While I’m not necessarily a proponent of more rules and regulations for the nail industry, I do believe that since most salons are already being inspected, why not post the grade?

On My Mind: Grades Are Important

Some states, like North Carolina, require salons to post their inspection scores where consumers can see them. While I’m not necessarily a proponent of more rules and regulations for the nail industry, I do believe that

Day 244: Psychedelic Hearts Nail Art

Teresa Vigil, Artistic Nails (Fontana, California)

Mobile Marketing

How do you attract clients when you have no storefront to draw them in? Target marketing, networking, and a little creativity can help mobile nail techs expand their businesses.

Bringing British Chic to American Travelers

Butter London’s upbeat, hip nail stores in airports make wait time more enjoyable.

Secret Ingredient: Jojoba

There are about 1,700 seeds in a pound; and 17 lbs. of jojoba seeds are required to produce one gallon of oil.

On the Road: Peponi Nail & Skin Care Lounge

After working on the NAILS staff for a few months it was time for me to get my first nail service.

Where Are They Now?

Flash back to the ‘90s to catch up with past AVAs winners. Six Salon of the Year and Nail Technician of the Year Award recipients share their professional and personal triumphs since winning.

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