December 21, 2011
| Video
Here's a step-by-step video of how to apply LCN Magnetic Gel, which uses a magnet to create a consistent design on clients' nails.
Keywords: colored gels LCN magnetic products
December 17, 2011
| Product
LaVaque’s new Thumb Palette is as brilliant as it is simple. It’s a rectangular stainless steel plate that’s connected to an adjustable ring, making it a portable hands-free nail art palette that’s easy to clean.
Keywords: LaVaque nail art supplies tools
December 15, 2011
| Photo Gallery
The International Beauty Expo took place October 23 and 24 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California.
Keywords: Alite Nail Systems ENP Nail Designs Essie Frida Nails IzelNails
November 2, 2011
| Video
Christie Gibson of www.christiesnails.com shows NAILStv viewers how to create an easy handpainted black flower petals design on Young Nails ManiQ gel-polish.
Keywords: beginner nail art floral nail art handpainted nail art nail art Young Nails
November 1, 2011
| Video
NAILS' FingerNailFixer blogger Holly Schippers shows NAILStv viewers one easy nail art design with CND Shellac, plus one not-so-difficult one (that's totally worth the effort)!
Keywords: abstract nail art advanced nail art beginner nail art CND Holly Schippers
October 14, 2011
| Article
If you still get a hard copy of the newspaper, here’s a use for it you may not have thought of: newspaper nails.
Keywords: nail art
October 6, 2011
| Article
Many techs dream of a career in which their nail designs are published on magazine covers and adorn the fingers and toes of the hottest celebrities. One nail tech shares her story of uprooting her quiet Midwestern life for a chance to make it as a celebrity manicurist in New York City.
Keywords: celebrities celebrity nail techs doing nails for photo shoots Fashion Week nails and fashion
October 4, 2011
| Article
We asked nail techs to finish this sentence: Nail techs don’t let nail techs…
Keywords: best practices tech-to-tech sharing
September 16, 2011
| Article
We recommend For Your Nails Only, Painted Lady Fingers, Hey, Nice Nails!, Burgers and Nails, and 365 Days of Nail Art as worthy of an Internet bookmark. Find out why.
Keywords: blogs consumer marketing consumer press nail art
September 9, 2011
| Article
I’m getting kind of tired of all these consumer bloggers online who are just infatuated with nail polish and post endlessly about polish and doing their own nails. I mean, sure, they probably help increase the awareness of nail care and new products (mostly polish), but I think it’s time for those of us on the professional side of the nail world to take back our place in the pecking order.
Keywords: blogs consumer concerns consumer marketing consumer press consumer product brands
June 13, 2011
| Article
Specialty manicures and pedicures are a great hook to get clients into the salon. Be inspired by these six manicures and pedicures that would be great additions to your service menu.
Keywords: career handbook CND Giovanni Innovative Body Science keyano
June 7, 2011
| Article
As a newbie, you may not be familiar with all the product options available to you. Here we’ve gathered some products that may be useful as you start your career.
Keywords: Akzentz Antoine de Paris Backscratchers Belava Bellissima
June 1, 2011
| Article
Nail art is a great add-on service that brings in extra income, plus it makes your services more memorable in clients’ minds. You don’t necessarily need natural artistic talent to create eye-catching designs. Here are some easy step-by-steps to get you started.
Keywords: beginner nail art career handbook colored gels gel-polish Light Elegance
January 13, 2011
| Article
A financial advisor teaches you how to make the most of your hard-earned dollars. Her three-step plan requires you to commit to saving, make it a habit, and allocate wisely.
Keywords: career handbook finance money newbie retirement
January 1, 2011
| Article
Come take a class, learn about the latest products, meet new friends, and renew your love of nails. Here's a quick preview of this year's major tradeshows.
Keywords: career handbook continuing education networking newbie tradeshows