September 26, 2016
| Video
Artistic educators discuss the importance of Artistic as a brand as well as education.
Keywords: Alisha Rimando Artistic Nail Design continuing education nail education
September 16, 2016
| Article
"Almost all my clients come to me because of my art," says Lisa Bennett of Unique Hair Design and DaySpa, Bakersfield, Calif.
Keywords: Featured Artist
September 14, 2016
| Article
The Season 3 winner of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist not only joined the CND Design Lab to create nails for two runway shows, but she scored the ultimate prize of doing CND co-founder Jan Arnold’s nails as well.
Keywords: CND CND at Fashion Week Instagram Jan Arnold nail art
September 13, 2016
| Article
Increases in disposable income translate into more clients enjoying colorful nails south of the U.S. border.
Keywords: InternatioNails series international
September 13, 2016
| Photo Gallery
Gain insight into the nail industry in Mexico and Central America. This slideshow accompanies the fifth story in NAILS’ InternatioNAIL series: Mexico and Central America: Nails Are Hot and Getting Hotter.
Keywords: InternatioNails series international
August 30, 2016
| Article
In Service of a Smile: Carroll, Ohio-based nail tech Jerylyn Curtiss works three days a week managing a dental office.
Keywords: My Other Life
August 22, 2016
| Article
After two rounds of preliminary competition, we wanted our finalists to be as creative as possible in celebrating their success.
Keywords: 3D nail art nail art NAILS Next Top Nail Artist NTNA
August 12, 2016
| Article
We take a walk through a busy day with Habib Salo, CEO of Young Nails.
Keywords: acrylic dip powder Greg Salo Habib Salo manufacturer profiles Young Nails
August 8, 2016
| Article
If you’re a nail technician there’s no shortage of goals that can be accomplished in this industry. Some technicians dream of winning competitions or taking on celebrity clients. But for others, the dream is to launch a successful product. Take it from those who have done this before, a great idea doesn’t necessarily translate into a smooth debut. Learn from these professional case studies what it takes to sell your invention to your peers with maximum impact.
Keywords: Elaine Watson Etsy Lauren Wireman nail decals nail polish
August 3, 2016
| Article
The Money Maestro: Nail tech and Nail Talk Radio host Braden Jahr also works as an assistant manager at a Michigan bank.
Keywords: My Other Life Nail Talk Radio
August 3, 2016
| Article
Salon owner Morgan Lucas was only 20 when she decided to open a ’50s-themed salon. A year later, Stay Polished Beauty and Martini Bar has managed to gain many loyal clients. Now she’s looking beyond her neighborhood and setting her sights on expansion.
Keywords: client loyalty programs salon profiles
August 2, 2016
| Article
The world of nails can stretch beyond clients and a table. A test shoot is a unique opportunity to work with other professionals and build a portfolio. Nail tech Diane Diaz takes us inside her first test shoot to share what she learned.
Keywords: Ashley Gregory doing nails for photo shoots fashion OPI photographing nails
July 29, 2016
| Photo Gallery
Over 30,000 visitors walked the show floor at Cosmoprof North America in the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.1,015 exhibitors represented 39 countries to fill three sections: Cosmetics and Personal Care, Packaging, and Professional Beauty. It took the NAILS team three days to cover the show floor, visiting with advertisers and meeting new beauty industry professionals.
Keywords: Akzentz Alfalfa Nail Supply American Dawn American International Industries Artistic Nail Design
July 22, 2016
| Article
The nail industry in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland has exploded in recent years, with trendy, quick-service nail bars appearing on virtually every street corner and mobile nail techs servicing clients at their homes. But the increase in the number of nail techs has also raised concerns regarding licensing rules and salon safety.
Keywords: InternatioNails series international
July 20, 2016
| Photo Gallery
Gain insight into the nail industry in the U.K. This slideshow accompanies the fourth story in NAILS’ InternatioNAIL series: United Kingdom: Booming Growth — And a Few Growing Paints.
Keywords: InternatioNails series international
