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Royal Beauty Careers School Thanks Graham Beauty For Its Donations

For the past three years, the salon sundries supplier has helped students start their nail careers.

Order NAILS Career Handbook For Your Students Today

The annual magazine is a great help to students and newbie nail techs, providing guidance on how to transition from school to the real world. Order free copies to hand out in your classrooms.

What to Look for in a Beauty School Nail Program

A licensed nail tech and nail program instructor shares 19 questions aspiring techs should ask before enrolling in a school program.

Making the Grade: Elevating Nail Schools

All too often, cosmetology schools in the U.S. aren’t putting their best foot forward when it comes to educating future nail technicians. For nail schools to get all As when it comes to training students for the real salon world, we need more dedicated nail instructors, increased hours, and a commitment to more than just the state board exam.

Beyoncé Cosmetology Center Opens at Phoenix House

The Beyoncé Cosmetology Center, founded by pop superstar Beyoncé and her mother and business partner, Tina Knowles, is an exciting addition to nonprofit drug rehabiliation facility Phoenix House's Career Academy. It is a fitting way for Beyoncé  and her mother to give back together, as Tina Knowles worked as a hairstylist for many years, and a young Beyoncé would even "perform" for customers in the salon. In this video, Tina Knowles speaks about the project.

Dressed for Success

Students at the Celebrity School of Beauty in Miami design a "nail dress."

European Nail Cruise Is a Hit

Italian-based nail product company Nailevo completed its first-ever European Nail Cruise this past May. The luxurious MSC Musica sailed to some of the most romantic places in the Mediterranean Sea while top global nail experts taught everything from gels to acrylics to e-file techniques.

Students Honored at Empire’s Future Professionals Expo

Empire Education Group’s top students were honored on May 17 at this year’s Future Professionals Expo & Competition. More than 1,900 students from Empire’s 96 schools across the nation attended the 6th annual event in Hershey, Pa., where students from each school competed for valuable prizes.

On the Road: La James Intl. College Tuscany Day Spa, Des Moines

La James International College Tuscany Day Spa has a true "spa" atmosphere and full menu to go with the Greek-flavored Mediterranean decor.