
ASCP, ISPA and PBA Receive 2026 Power of Associations Award for Esthetics Licensure Compact
This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
Celebrity Beauty Maven and Award Winning Makeup Artist, Nail Technician and Educator, Maisie Dunbar, President and Founder of Maisie Dunbar SpaLounge featuring BluffaJo Cosmetics, recently received the first Vicki Peters Aaamazing Nail Tech ...

MAISIE DUNBAR
Celebrity Beauty Maven and Award Winning Makeup Artist, Nail Technician and Educator, Maisie Dunbar, President and Founder of Maisie Dunbar Spa
Lounge featuring BluffaJo Cosmetics, recently received the first Vicki Peters Aaamazing Nail Tech Award presented by Nail Talk Radio. This award is now named in honor of nail industry icon and educator, Vicki Peters, who passed away in December of 2014.
“I am honored to be recognized by Nail Talk Radio and receive this award in memory of my friend and mentor, Vicki Peters," said Dunbar. “Vicki left behind a strong legacy in the nail industry that will never be forgotten. My goal is to continue the work that icons such as Vicki started and to leave a strong legacy of my own for the next generation, as well!"
Nail Talk Radio describes their award -winners, and Dunbar specifically, this way:
“There isn’t a struggle or a challenge they haven’t faced or help another through. They are dedicated to countless hours in the field, spend many nights and early mornings online answering questions, and strive to give answers that are correct, informative and guide everyone in the direction of success. They often enjoy telling funny jokes to make light of some of our crazy nail tech stories. Overall, they are always an absolute pleasure to spend time with. When someone like this touches the careers of so many and dedicates their life to the benefit of not only the industry, but every individual who is willing to listen or ask, we here at Nail Talk Radio call them an AAAMAZING NAIL TECH – and we would like to introduce them to you. We are not only proud to introduce this nail tech, but are excited to grow and continue learning and thriving from the talent they so freely share with us. Maisie Dunbar, President and Founder of Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge (featuring BluffaJo Cosmetics), is that individual."

This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.

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