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How One Nail Artist Networked her Way to her Dream Job

Meet Joanne Sorbello, a nail artist who has found success in the beauty industry working backstage at Fashion Week, on-set at photoshoots and collaborating with professionals from all categories.

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Vanity Projects Miami: A Seamless Blend of Nails, Art, and Culture

The intersection of nails and art has never been more apparent than at Miami’s Vanity Projects, a gallery-like nail salon that offers patrons the opportunity to view contemporary video art during their services with sought-after international nail artists.

On the Road: Local Honey, New York

Located in Manhattan’s calmer counterpart, Brooklyn-based nail salon Local Honey has developed a loyal clientele filled with edgy artists and hip creatives since opening in 2015.

Ventilation Systems Required in New York Nail Salons

Any New York salon licensed after October 3, 2016 must have a mechanical exhaust system with air exchange and that vents to the outside.

New York Salons Must Pay $2 Million in Back Wages

Governor Cuomo announces at least $2 million will be paid to nail techs for failure to pay earned wages and worker violations.

NYC Nail Salon Sweep Reveals Few Following Wage Laws

Labor investigators visit 395 salons, investigate 230 of them, and issue violations to all but 12. Violations range from paying workers nothing to underpayment and failure to keep payroll records.

Salon Profile: Feel at Home and Relax at Bed of Nails Nail Bar

Candice Idehen didn’t just want to build a successful business, she wanted to build a community of women, children, and men in her Harlem neighborhood who enjoy treating themselves to the services nail salons have to offer.

Nail Salon Spotlight: Primp & Polish

OPI showcases Primp & Polish salon located in Brooklyn, N.Y.

New York Nail Salon Wage Bond in Effect

October 6, 2015 was the deadline for all New York nail salon owners to acquire wage bonds. Some, but not all, have complied.

NAILS Magazine Shares Outrage Over Labor Abuses in New York Salons

NAILS Magazine and VietSALON Magazine applaud the New York Times exposé of the appalling exploitation of nail salon workers in certain communities and urge increased consumer awareness and enforcement efforts.

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