california

NAILS Editor Goes on the Road to San Francisco

Owner Cinta Gibbons describes her namesake as a classic urban destination where creativity flows as clients and nail techs, stylists, and estheticians interact.

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On the Road at Orly's Beauty Mark Salon

The first indicator that Beauty Mark is no ordinary salon is its strategic location inside the Orly International headquarters.

On the Road in Studio City, Calif.

Footspa Cleaning Guidelines for Nail Technicians

After last year’s bacterial outbreak in a Watsonville, Calif., salon, the California Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology laid out cleaning regulations for salons using whirlpool pedicure footspas. Use this step-by-step guide to make sure you are getting your footspas clean enough to protect your clients.

On the Road in Beverly Hills

Ripsy Alexanian , a Russian-born nail guru, was dubbed “the nail nurse” by  Allure.

On the Road in San Francisco

In San Francisco, you can find a nail salon on practically every block

Nails in Vogue

This Southern California salon has only been open for a few months, but its unique location and hip look have already given clients something to talk about.

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

A jury in Roanoke, Va., didn’t cane that the owners of a nail salon said they didn’t know they were using MMA and slapped them with a $150,000 judgment. If a “reasonable” nail tech would do it, you’d better be doing it too, or you could be held liable.

Files Come Under Fire

Nail files are being closely scrutinized in California, and manufacturers and nail technicians are crying foul. Is the state’s regulating agency being fair in its seemingly sudden crackdown on proper file disinfection?

Sweet Sensation

Privacy and atmosphere are everything at family-owned Aroma-Listic Day Spa & Salon in Agoura Hills, Calif., which prides itself on its custom-blended services that are guaranteed to relax and pamper.