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Herman Paez, co-owner of Lovetouch Nails (Denton, Texas): While I was in college I was in banking. After I received a business degree I stayed in banking for a few months. At the time, my wife, Sloane, was working at a nail salon and eventually opened her own salon. After banking, I opened a European clothing store. I was always into fashion, and I want­ed to do something creative and artsy. I…

MODERN SALON’s Indie Pro Awards has returned for its second annual iteration ahead of our fall edition of Independent Boot Camp! This year’s entries from independent beauty and barbering professionals across the U.S. have proven to be some of the best hair and nail art we’ve seen yet, and we’re so excited to share with you who we’ve chosen as our finalists in each category. Take a look through…

*This article was shared with permission from MelodySusie More and more people are recognizing the importance of healthy and beautiful nails as part of self-care. In social situations, our hands are always on display, so well-groomed nails can boost confidence. MelodySusie brings you the revolutionary Nail Drill Pen, making nail care remarkably simple and effortless. It’s the first care-oriented…

The 16th Smokies Nail Show was held July 7-10, catering to nail techs, recently concluded in the heart of Gatlinburg, TN, home of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The event brought together industry experts, trendsetters, and leading brands celebrating all things nails. The Smokies Nail Show, held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, was a platform for networking, learning, and showcasing…

*This article was shared with permission of MelodySusie. MelodySusie Over the years, MelodySusie continues to seek technological innovation in nail tools and the pursuit of premium quality.  Bringing users an exceptional nail experience means they are constantly tapping into the market demands to meet the unique needs of every user. Recently, MelodySusie introduced their latest advancement in…

It’s time once again to announce our annual list of beauty industry gamechangers, the MODERN SALON 100! Every year, the team at MODERN SALON identifies and recognizes 100 beauty industry professionals with our MS100 list; they are primarily hair artists, but we also include nail artists and barbers, and also those focusing on creating content and providing coaching. What they all have in common…

par-i-’nik-ea a breakdown in the seal between the skin and the nail plate that results in an infection. “There are two types of paronychia: acute and chronic,” says Dr. C. Ralph Daniel, clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. Both are caused when “the seal between the fold and the nail plate is broken and infection gets in,” says Daniel.…

Services tied to the Barbie universe, such as pink-coloured hair and nails and platinum blonde transformations, have recorded an 83% increase YoY in bookings. Recent data reveals a dramatic resurgence of the term “Barbie” in the global zeitgeist, with Google Trends recording a 323% surge in search interest from July 2022 to July 2023. This renewed interest has been triggered by the launch of the…

About 50 people were in attendance at the opening of The Nail Art Gallery — an art exhibit presented by Alex Ramirez of Nail Haven in New Haven, Connecticut on Sunday, June 11, 2023. “The Nail Art Gallery is an opportunity to commune with other artists and put a face and a human to a social media handle or hashtag,” said Ramirez about the event. Modeled after another event put on in Brooklyn, New…

On June 26, 2023, the Upper Hand Salon in La Mesa, CA, hosted an all-day class featuring renowned scientist and nail care expert Doug Schoon. With his extensive knowledge of chemistry, product development, and safety, Schoon has made significant contributions to the nail industry. Attendees were treated to a rare opportunity to benefit from Mr. Schoon’s expertise and engage in an interactive…

The Clockwork MiNiCURE offers a 10-minute manicure using 3D and AI technology. Photo: Clockwork Clockwork, a robotics company for the beauty industry, has debuted one of its fully-autonomous nail painting robots at a new location in Beverly Hills. Clockwork uses AI and 3D technology to effectively paint nails in under 10 minutes for about $10, giving customers a quick polish change. In…

OPI x Barbie the Movie Collection shade names conceptualized with the movie’s writer and director Greta Gerwig. Photo: OPI Barbiecore is the summer’s biggest trend and during the premiere of Barbie the Movie on July 9th, celebrities did not disappoint, embracing the pink-themed aesthetic down to their nails. From director/cast members Greta Gerwig, America Ferrera, Issa Rae, and Ariana…

Celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec, founder of Julie K Nail Artelier, has announced a new addition to her academy, Julie K Nail Academy: a 6-week online business course called Beauty EntrePRONeur™ that will turn beauty pros into BeautyPROneurs (beauty + entrepreneurs). Formerly only available to nail professionals, Kandalec was seeing numerous requests to teach to other beauty niches as well, so…

Nail artist Stephanie Staunton created this natural pink shade for Halle Bailey to give off a healthy mermaid glow. Stephanie Staunton The release of Disney’s new live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid is going swimmingly—better yet, it topped the box office charts on its opening weekend and has stayed near the top since. Disney fans are saying that everything about Halle Bailey as Ariel…

Be sure to respectfully acknowledge clients’ fears about UV lamps. Pixabay As Americans become ever more conscious about what we’re putting in and on our bodies, concerns about UV lamps for gel manicures have been cropping up again lately—particularly, whether or not they cause cancer. This concern comes back to the general public’s consciousness every few years, circulating as misinformation…

Do you have what it takes to be sweet in your very own suite? You got your professional beauty license in hand, an IG page and a bag of nail tools with a brain full of art ideas for digits so you want to jump into getting your own suite, after all- that is the way to go, right?! Everyone else seems to be doing it. Well, it does seem to be that way, yet you don’t get to see the backside of the…

As each piece of technology we use in our daily lives continues to get smarter with every iteration, so do our nail service tools. Gelish has been a true pioneer for improvements in the e-file space, and their latest e-file is the smartest of them all. The new Go File IQ has already won the hearts of nail techs everywhere for many reasons. Why? Because it does so many things. Having spent ample…