Have you ever dreamed of leaving the industry to get a “real job”? Techs who have tried it share their stories of how they came to realize their first love is their true love. They also share the challenges they encountered when they returned after an absence.
Ashley Kilpatrick, Lareeses, Nebraska City, Nebraska
Adrienne Cheatham, Polished Image, Sidney, Nebraska
Many changes to sanitation and safety rules have been made in Nebraska during the past year.
So what does make a state progressive? We targeted 25 different areas, everything from licensing and continuing education, growth in licenses and salons, to community involvement, and the state’s inspector-to-salon ratio.
Midwestern nail technician Kathy Italia says, When you do a pedicure on someone, they looooove you."
With its relaxing atmosphere and attention to detail, Academy of Nails attracts plenty of clients and nail students.
With Alaska, Connecticut, and Nebraska well on their way to licensing nail technicians, the Final Four is quickly coming down to the Very Last One.
Of the four states still left without any kind of licensing regulations (Alaska, Connecticut, Nebraska, and Utah) regarding nail technicians, the first two are well on their way to making a change for the better.
State legislatures are now on session. Various bills have been introduced that, if passed, would affect nail technicians and salon owners in several states. The following are bills currently being considered.
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