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Seen & Heard Around the Nail Industry

Nubar was on hand when PetSmart Charities announced a gift of $14 million to the city of Los Angeles.

Things I Learned in School That Are Best Forgotten

Nail technology school tries to give techs a good foundation for a successful career, but it often falls short. We polled a few of our peers – fellow nail techs and educators – to find out what gems of misinformation they encountered as students and as trainers.

The Industry’s Finest - AVA Winners

A couple of industry veterans took top honors in this year’s AVAs (Artists and Visionaries Awards) Nail Technician and Salon of the Year. With a number of new entries joining many familiar faces, NAILS Magazine congratulates MaeLing Parrish and M&M Nails and Wellness on winning this year’s coveted awards.

Celebrity Manicurists: They’re Just Like Us

Practically every time an actor or musician is photographed for a magazine or works on film, they get their hair, makeup, and nails professionally done. So who are these nail technicians who are slaving away behind the scenes? And more important, how can you become one of them?

NAILS' AVA Awards Honor the Best in the Industry

Members of the nail industry gathered in Las Vegas to celebrate NAILS 2006 Artists and Visionaries Awards winners.

Fill or Start Fresh?

To find out what circumstances do warrant a fresh full set, we asked two nail techs known for their high standards when they fill and when they remove.

Have the Courage to Let Bad People Go

It is better to turn down business, referring business to another salon, than to keep employees that I cloud your space with their negative attitude.

Nail Technician of the Year: Honorable Mentions

These techs gave this year's winners a run for their money!

Look in the Mirror To Find Our Industry Superstars

I think superstars are people like Shari Finger, who has been running a nails-only salon for 17 years and has probably trained a few hundred nail technicians during that same amount of time.

NAILS Salutes Artists & Visionaries

This year’s Nail Technician of the Year finalists wowed us with their expertise and dedication to the nail industry. On the next few pages, you’ll get to meet all six of them and find out why they’re among the best in the industry has to offer.