March 31, 2012
| Video
View snipets from a Backscratchers training seminar and hear from attendees about their use of Backscratchers systems.
Keywords: Backscratchers continuing education
February 8, 2012
| Video
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
| Article
Autry Technology Center Cosmetology student Courtney McGinnis recently placed first in nail care at the Oklahoma SkillsUSA competition.
Keywords: competitions students
November 29, 2011
| Video
Maja Rokov of Arty Nails Croatia uses Kinetics products to create this happy floral nail art design.
Keywords: floral nail art Kinetics
November 10, 2011
| Video
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
October 28, 2011
| Video
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
| Article
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
| Video
Nail artist Hannah Lee (no relation to the NAILS editor) shows how she creates this fun birthday cake nail art design. See more of Lee'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
August 11, 2011
| Video
Nail tech Robin Moses shares a step-by-step for how to create a scalloped French, one of the many styles of French manicure.
Keywords: French manicures French nail art French twists
August 11, 2011
| Video
Nail tech Robin Moses shares a step-by-step for how to create a scalloped French, one of the many styles of French manicure.
Keywords: French manicures French nail art French twists
August 11, 2011
| Video
Nail tech Robin Moses shares a step-by-step for how to create an off-center chevron French, one of the many styles of French manicure.
June 6, 2011
| Article
We all need to make a concerted effort to help shift the public’s negative views of nail salons. Your station, pedicure chair, and implements must be cleaned before each client. And the thing is, it’s not that difficult to follow standard procedures. Here, we’ve included a checklist of the basics you should be following.
Keywords: autoclaves career handbook disinfection implement disinfection marketing/promotions
June 1, 2011
| Article
You learned a lot in school, but once you start working full time with clients you’ll see that minor mishaps with nail enhancements will occasionally pop up to frustrate and challenge you. To help you out when they do, here's some handy troubleshooting advice on fixing the more common acrylic and gel problems.
Keywords: acrylic troubleshooting career handbook C-curves gel troubleshooting lifting
