On The Road

On The Road: Cosi Fan Tutte

The name of this salon comes from Mozart’s opera, meaning “Women are so like that!” And this Laguna Beach, Calif., salon is meant for women who like to be pampered. Owner Jae’tte Burneo offers custom nail art surrounded by shabby chic decor, all overlooking the ocean.

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On the Road: Colour Bar & Spa

Located in the tourist town of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and nestled in an enclave of diverse shops, ranging from gourmet yogurt to a mini-golf course, is the aptly named Colour Bar & Spa. Even its website lives up to its colorful and engaging name — plus the spa pays attention to retail like few others!

Second Generation of the DeSantis Family Now Serving the Nail Industry

It had been 15 years since I visited the offices of DeEnterprises, a Chicago-based manufacturer of professional nail products and originator of Aqua Nails, an acrylic system that cures in water (click here for the story

On the Road: True Envy Salon

An established hair salon, True Envy in Orlando recently added nail services to its revamped space.

Equinox Spa Tones Up Its Nail Opportunities

As more and more established chains in related industries (fitness, beauty retail) want in on the growing popularity of nail care, I’m noticing a positive trend for nail techs: jobs, nay, make that career paths even,

On the Road: Nails & Cosmetics

Grenchen, Switzerland, might be well-known for its watch industry, but there was no need to tell time during my relaxing gel-polish pedicure in this bright, airy nail salon.

Nail Art on Exhibit at LA’s Subliminal Projects Gallery

At NAILS Magazine, we recognize nail art as a legitimate art form — if you need evidence of that, just check out our annual Mini Masterpiece contest — so we were thrilled to hear that Chicago-based

On the Road: Julep Nail Parlor

Five years after Jane Park opened her first salon dedicated to connecting women through color, the Julep brand is still bringing women together, in the Seattle metro area and beyond.

On the Road: Artistry of the Nail at Salon Shibumi

Booth renters work together in harmony in this successful salon in the uniquely green city of Portland, Ore.

Are Beauty Vending Machines the Future?

Vending machines have gone beyond trail mix and candy for a while -- you may have noticed Apple iPod vending machines at your local airport, something I always thought was a bit odd but figured that