April 24, 2013
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Just one citation from your state board could have you floundering for cash (and turning red in the face from the humiliation of signing the violation form). NAILS contacted the U.S. states with the largest numbers of nail salons to find out what the most common violations are — and how you can make sure your salon is in the clear.
Keywords: MMA pedicure spa cleaning salon violations state boards unlicensed salons
December 18, 2012
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Nancy Dodd sent us an e-mail — subject line “awesome nail tech” — a few months ago, singing the praises of S. Maria Chheo-Shen, who has influenced her life via YouTube tutorials and Facebook nail giveaways.
Keywords: contests mentoring social media tutorials
August 1, 2012
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It’s intimidating enough to have to confront another employee for breaking the salon rules, but what do you do when it’s the owner who’s the culprit? We give you some simple strategies and scripts for a constructive talk, plus expert advice on when it’s time to move on to a different salon.
Keywords: coaching resolving conflict staff management
August 1, 2012
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Once you start working with clients regularly, you may run into minor mishaps that will challenge you. To help you out when they do, keep this chart handy for pointers on fixing some of the most common problems.
Keywords: acrylic troubleshooting curing gels gel troubleshooting gel-polish polishing techniques
March 31, 2012
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View snipets from a Backscratchers training seminar and hear from attendees about their use of Backscratchers systems.
Keywords: Backscratchers continuing education
February 8, 2012
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Auckland, New Zealand-based nail tech Leah Light is an international nail correspondant for Perez Hilton's blog. Here, she shows viewers how to make their own sugar scrub. View more of her videos at http://cocoperez.com/category/leah-light.
Keywords: blogs celebrity nail techs foot scrubs nail tech made scrubs
January 30, 2012
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Autry Technology Center Cosmetology student Courtney McGinnis recently placed first in nail care at the Oklahoma SkillsUSA competition.
Keywords: competitions students
November 29, 2011
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Maja Rokov of Arty Nails Croatia uses Kinetics products to create this happy floral nail art design.
Keywords: floral nail art Kinetics spring nail art
November 10, 2011
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Alexandra Mansoor, AKA Algae Veronica, is a cosmetologist from Madison Heights, Mich. In this video, she shows newbies how to do a basic manicure, all topped off with an easy floral nail art design. See more of her nail art at http://lotsafingerpaints.tumblr.com.
Keywords: floral nail art handpainted nail art manicures
November 9, 2011
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A is for apple, unless you are a nail tech on the frontlines of client safety. Join in an alphabetical micro-tour of how we clean up.
Keywords: autoclaves disinfection handwashing implement disinfection salon sanitation
October 28, 2011
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This design by Robin Moses is so versatile. "You can mix any colors together and have nails for ANY occasion. Your clients will never know you're doing the same design. On Valentine's Day, create a red tip and make the flowers white, medium pink, and dark pink. For vintage wedding nails, use whites and tans," Moses says.
Keywords: floral nail art French nail art handpainted nail art nail art
October 13, 2011
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There are a variety of nail issues, from the everyday bitten-nails to the all-out chip or crack, that require you to call in reinforcements. Whether using acrylic or gel (or even a tea bag), we offer some ways to strengthen nails into long-lasting beauts.
Keywords: acrylic troubleshooting gel troubleshooting nail repairs wraps
September 2, 2011
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Nail artist Pixie shows how she creates this fun birthday cake nail art design. See more of Pixie's nail art at www.youtube.com/pixiepolish.
Keywords: birthday parties handpainted nail art
August 12, 2011
| Demo
This nail service from Bio Sculpture Gel uses naturally shed snakeskin to create a venomously hot look.
Keywords: animal print nail art Bio Sculpture Gel gel overlays
August 12, 2011
| Demo
If using real snakeskin to create a venomously hot mani-pedi gives you the creeps, then here’s a step-by-step to create faux snakeskin nails in your salon.
Keywords: animal print nail art Bio Sculpture Gel gel overlays
