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On the Road in Beverly Hills, CA

NAILS editor Vanessa Jezin visits Paint Shop, one of the hottest nail salons in Southern California

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The Drilling Principle: Using E-Files Right

With all of the negative hype on drills, it is becoming crucial for nail technicians to be properly trained on their usage. Connecting with the right people for education and knowing the state regulations can help pave the way drilling success.

On the Road in Beverly Hills, CA

When she found out I worked for NAILS, my friend Julia from ballet class couldn’t wait to tell me about Masao, her pedicurist at Menage a Trois.

Hand-in-Hand Partnership: Making Over One Salon's Profitability

OPI launches The Edge training with a California salon and mentors them through each stage. Follow their progress in this year-long project as they learn new business skills and incorporate retailing in their salon.

Do Salon Inspections Pass The Test?

Even as the beauty industry continues to grow, state boards face increasing budgetary constraints and hiring freezes. It all boils down to too many licensees, too few inspectors, and an industry that questions the validity of the state board.

Salon Clients Leave a Lasting Imprint

Salon owner asks clients to paint their handprints on her salon walls.

Picture Perfect

We've pulled together some of our favorite snapshots and snippets from the 1997 Salon of the Year Awards entries.

Geography Lessons

Focus on San Fernando Valley (California) Nails

Big, small, upscale, and discount salons heavily dot Ventura Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley (about 20 miles northwest of Los Angeles). Here’s a look at doing nails on this well-travelled street.

Heating Up Business, Calfornia Style

Considered the “Club Med” of nail salons, Judy Franck’s California Nails salon in St. Charles, III., is a whimsical paradise for snow-weary clients .