Meticulous design at Anthony DeFranco Salon and Spa creates visually zoned areas dedicated to specific functions, while the sumptuous design provides a...

LaBelle Nail Bar Owner Oanh Le calls on salon designer Michele Pelafas to create a glamorous yet comfortable, feminine sanctuary in Ardmore, Pennsylvania....

From the walls to the chairs to the retail shelves, Tim Timmons creates the perfect rustic feel for his 1922 Men's Grooming Salon--capturing the title Men's...

A commitment to holistic beauty led Debra and Charles Penzone in the design of their newest location, which includes a juice bar, a social room, a color bar...

After jumping through hurdles with their town's historic commission, then tackling a 27-month renovation, the Emma Justine Hair Lounge and Spa team...

Emma Justine Hair Lounge and Spa in Middletown, Kentucky, takes on a huge renovation creating a modern, chic space that captures hearts and a Salon of...

Nail artist and teacher Katie Barnes is known for her mastery of extreme shapes. An international award winner, former NTNA competitor, and Scratch cover...

For the first time in years, color is boldly brightening salon design as evidenced by SALON TODAY's 2019 Salons of the Year. Take a colorful tour of these...

The 2019 landmark salon design competition names 21 honorees, including the Grand-Prize Winner, Men's Grooming Salon of the Year and Nail Salon of the Year....

The Top 3 competitors in NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 6 will go to Orlando, where the final champion will be chosen. 

We couldn't resist putting together a slideshow of exteriors from this year's Salons of the Year finalists--it's the first look at this year's finalists in...

According to Ronit Enos, business strategist and performance coach, when you have clarity and a healthy mindset, you can accomplish anything. Read more.

According to Ronit Enos, business strategist and performance coach, when you have clarity and a healthy mindset, you can accomplish anything. Read more.

For NTNA Challenge 10, sponsored by Wildflowers Nails, contestants were asked to create a mixed-media mural across 10 nail tips, including as much...

For NTNA Challenge 10, sponsored by Wildflowers Nails, contestants were asked to create a mixed-media mural across 10 nail tips, including as much...

For NTNA Challenge 10, sponsored by Wildflowers Nails, contestants were asked to create a mixed-media mural across 10 nail tips, including as much...

Executive editor Beth Livesay discusses competitiveness between manufacturers in the nail industry. 

The first few rounds of judging for the 2019 Salons of the Year are complete and it's time to meet the 21 Salons of Distinction.

For NTNA Challenge 9, sponsored by Gel II, contestants were asked to create a Hawaii-themed 3-D nail design across 10 nail tips (not shown on actual...

For NTNA Challenge 9, sponsored by Gel II, contestants were asked to create a Hawaii-themed 3-D nail design across 10 nail tips (not shown on actual...

For NTNA Challenge 9, sponsored by Gel II, contestants were asked to create a Hawaii-themed 3-D nail design across 10 nail tips (not shown on actual...

Held June 1-3, Premiere Orlando will feature even more opportunities for education, networking, and shopping. 

For NTNA Challenge 8, sponsored by Kupa, contestants were asked to create a carved triptych (set of three) design on nail tips, placed on an actual hand...

For NTNA Challenge 8, sponsored by Kupa, contestants were asked to create a carved triptych (set of three) design on nail tips, placed on an actual hand...

For NTNA Challenge 8, sponsored by Kupa, contestants were asked to create a carved triptych (set of three) design on nail tips, placed on an actual hand...

For NTNA Challenge 8, sponsored by Kupa, contestants were asked to create a carved triptych (set of three) design on nail tips, placed on an actual hand...

For NTNA Challenge 8, sponsored by Kupa, contestants were asked to create a carved triptych (set of three) design on nail tips, placed on an actual hand...

For NTNA Challenge 7, sponsored by En Vogue, contestants were asked to create a Modonna-themed design across five nails. Here is Carly Snyr’s entry. 

For NTNA Challenge 7, sponsored by En Vogue, contestants were asked to create a Modonna-themed design across five nails. Here is Ashley Hoffman’s...

For NTNA Challenge 7, sponsored by En Vogue, contestants were asked to create a Modonna-themed design across five nails. Here is Ashton Harlan’s...

For NTNA Challenge 7, sponsored by En Vogue, contestants were asked to create a Modonna-themed design across five nails. Here is Emily Nash’s entry. 

For NTNA Challenge 7, sponsored by En Vogue, contestants were asked to create a Modonna-themed design across five nails. Here is Kelsey Waldo’s entry. 

For NTNA Challenge 7, sponsored by En Vogue, contestants were asked to create a Modonna-themed design across five nails. Here is Nixxi Rose’s entry. 

See the steps for Deanna Stelmaschuk's on-trend marble design. 

For NTNA Challenge 6, sponsored by NSI, contestants were asked to create a 3-D carnival across 10 nails.  Here is Bojana Radojicic's entry. 

For NTNA Challenge 6, sponsored by NSI, contestants were asked to create a 3-D carnival across 10 nails.  Here is Carly Snyr's entry. 

For NTNA Challenge 6, sponsored by NSI, contestants were asked to create a 3-D carnival across 10 nails. Here is Nixxi Rose’s entry. 

For NTNA Challenge 6, sponsored by NSI, contestants were asked to create a 3-D carnival across 10 nails.  Here is Emily Nash’s entry. 

For NTNA Challenge 6, sponsored by NSI, contestants were asked to create a 3-D carnival across 10 nails.  Here is Ashton Harlan’s entry. 

For NTNA Challenge 6, sponsored by NSI, contestants were asked to create a 3-D carnival across 10 nails.  Here is Ashley Hoffman’s entry. 

For NTNA Challenge 6, sponsored by NSI, contestants were asked to create a 3-D carnival across 10 nails.  Here is Kelsey Waldo’s entry. 

NTNA S.5 first runner-up Halley Fortenberry does NAILS executive editor Beth Livesay's nails with an Egyptian theme and talks NAILS Next Top Nail Artist...

For NTNA Challenge 5, sponsored by EzFlow, contestants were asked to create one of the Seven Wonders of the World or Seven Natural Wonders of the World...

For NTNA Challenge 5, sponsored by EzFlow, contestants were asked to create one of the Seven Wonders of the World or Seven Natural Wonders of the World...

For NTNA Challenge 5, sponsored by EzFlow, contestants were asked to create one of the Seven Wonders of the World or Seven Natural Wonders of the World...

For NTNA Challenge 5, sponsored by EzFlow, contestants were asked to create one of the Seven Wonders of the World or Seven Natural Wonders of the World...

For NTNA Challenge 5, sponsored by EzFlow, contestants were asked to create one of the Seven Wonders of the World or Seven Natural...

For NTNA Challenge 5, sponsored by EzFlow, contestants were asked to create one of the Seven Wonders of the World or Seven Natural Wonders of the World...

For NTNA Challenge 5, sponsored by EzFlow, contestants were asked to create one of the Seven Wonders of the World or Seven Natural Wonders of the World...

For NTNA Challenge 5, sponsored by EzFlow, contestants were asked to create one of the Seven Wonders of the World or Seven Natural Wonders of the World...