Nails: Maggie Franklin, The Art of Nailz, Visalia, Calif.
Polish Shown: OPI I Don’t Give a Rotterdam
Photographer: Vu Ong
Model: Jenna Chong, Body Parts Models
April 17, 2012
Hand & Nail Harmony has a new Gelish Hard Gel Starter Kit.
April 17, 2012
Perfect for the pedicure bowl, Kanshi Salted Scrubs are gentle but effective.
April 17, 2012
Butter up your clients with Cuccio’s new cuticle conditioning sticks, also available with a retail counter display.
April 17, 2012
The new Vantage + by Continuum features a chemical resistant acrylic basin, NoPipe jet technology, and a beautiful and durable wood grain Formica arch.
April 17, 2012
LeChat’s Double Agents is a clever base coat and top coat package that will keep polish colors protected and help prevent premature chipping.
April 16, 2012
I am a new nail tech, and in school we only did acrylics on plastic tips. I came out licensed and loving it but knowing little about proper application on actual clients. I have taught myself through trial and error and with this wonderful magazine NAILS, but my question is: How much is too much primer?
April 16, 2012
New from INM comes Gelavish Transforming Tint Enhance-It.
April 16, 2012
A new e-book titled The Enlightened Tech: An Indispensable Guide to Clarifying Nail Service Terminology is available on the NSI website to help nail technicians across the globe.
April 16, 2012
Tip Jar offers a wide selection of designs, styles, and colors on expertly designed nail tips so you can find the perfect nail style for any client.
April 16, 2012
The Magnetic Polishes from LCN are now also available as Magnetic Colour Gel — for a permanent, chip-free look.
April 16, 2012
Bio Sculpture Gel’s Pedicure Scrubs offer exquisite exfoliation and hydrating powers that will satisfy even the craggiest of feet.
April 16, 2012
How can I speed up my pedicures? I give full leg massages and apply polish at the end.
April 16, 2012
INM proves that big things can come in small packages with its Nature’s Pedi Cure Kit.
April 16, 2012
Backscratchers’ new Herbal Synergy Nail and Cuticle Enhancer naturally enhances and restore discolored, unhealthy, yellow, or cloudy nails back to their beautiful luster.
April 16, 2012
Nail Tek has a new duo package featuring its patented Crystal Nail File with stylish Swarovski crystals, now with matching precision tweezers.
April 16, 2012
Kim Hanzlik of Winnemucca, Nev., shows how with a simple color gel swirl and a Konad Stamp, any nail tech can do fun and festive nail art.
April 16, 2012
Glitter is tiny flecks of colored and reflective plastic used in the nail industry for its lustrous and luminescent effect on nails.
April 1, 2012
Maggie Franklin creates blue raindrop nail art with Swarovski crystals. Here's the step-by-step.
March 29, 2012
Food staples in your kitchen can be blended to create scrubs or masks to personalize any mani or pedi. Healing properties in the food benefit the skin, and nature’s comforting aromas soothe the soul.
March 21, 2012
Long-time competitor John Hauk has just announced a new venture — Cruise with the Nail Stars, hosted by John Hauk.
March 15, 2012
Fōm is a useful foam product designed for manicurists, so much so that the company says the name is an acronym for “friends of manicurists.”
March 14, 2012
Unscented products are blended with sweet orange oil, orange zest, and vanilla in this pedicure that will remind your clients of the frozen treat with the same name.
March 6, 2012
It’s OK to drool a bit when you read over decadent salon menus. Here are a handful of tempting treats dished out by fellow nail professionals.
April 17, 2012
The China Glaze Colours from the Capitol collection will be available at salons and specialty beauty retailers, including Sally Beauty Supply and ULTA stores.
April 16, 2012
The “very unique” (Venique) brand launches with 78 colors, and is a one-coat polish, where one application is enough for a solid full-coverage look.
April 16, 2012
OPI partners with the New York City Ballet for its SoftShades collection.
April 11, 2012
Award-winning nail artist Joey Chen publishes 40-step-by-steps in a variety of nail media in this new release.
April 1, 2012
Jade Sewell creates an adorable Easter nail art design.
March 31, 2012
Glitzy Lips foil is applied onto the tacky surface of gel-polish in this design by Meryl Hayton.
March 30, 2012
Acrylic paints comprise this design by Tiffany Ector.
March 29, 2012
Welcome spring with this floral design by Oanh Le.
March 28, 2012
Texture enhances this monochromatic design by Amanda Lenher.
March 28, 2012
Real digital photographs, sometimes enhanced or otherwise tweaked, are appearing as fashion-worthy patterns.
March 22, 2012
Ebonye Allen creates this eye-catching design with polish and rhinestones.
March 22, 2012
Created by Tweezerman in a partnership with Harajuku Lovers (musician Gwen Stefani’s fashion brand), these files are perfect for clients to pop into their pockets or purses to fix any chips, snags, or breaks on the spot.
March 22, 2012
Celebrity manicurist Leah Light is the official nail blogger for Cocoperez.com.
March 21, 2012
Fifty influential beauty video bloggers congregated at the Hollywood Museum in the historical Max Factor building in Hollywood, Calif., in October to take in the best of what the beauty business had to offer.
March 14, 2012
I’ve heard of low VOC paints and that they’re better for the environment. But how are the color choices and the quality of those paints? Is there a particular brand of low VOC paint that is recommended for commercial spaces like salons?
March 12, 2012
Colleen Campbell, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based manicurist with agency The JoeStar Group offers these tips for creating glamorous nails with bling
April 13, 2012
With a growing number of men opting to pay bills and forge careers from behind a nail table, NAILS takes a look at some male techs to find out what they think of their chosen profession and how they’re making it in a female-dominated industry.
April 11, 2012
Should you fire an employee for bad-mouthing the salon (when she thinks no one else at the salon is listening)?
March 30, 2012
Why not let your green salon serve as an inspiration to your clients? From recyclable beverage glasses to organic soaps in your bathroom, if your products are sustainable and cute, everyone will be wondering where you shop — and you can point them in the direction of your retail space.
March 30, 2012
Along with husband Keith Bui, salon owner Pauline Mai opened Polished Lounge seven years ago in the up-and-coming SoMa district of San Francisco after leaving a job in consulting.
March 29, 2012
“I love numbers. Call me crazy, but they’re fun,” says Marie Soto, owner of At Your Hands & Feet inside Antwon’s Salon in Glendale, Ariz. Good thing she’s fond of figures because she’s also the owner of Soto Tax and Accounting.
March 29, 2012
After a successful career as a makeup artist, Vancouver salon owner Mika Morris segued into nails. Social media, creativity, and flexibility helped this beauty industry entrepreneur rise to the top.
March 26, 2012
As smartphones become a familiar appendage on nearly all adults and many teens, salon owners find themselves forced to develop a salon cell phone policy. Will you decide to make your salon phone-friendly or cell-free?
March 26, 2012
With some creativity and a healthy dose of legwork, it’s possible to market yourself well even without a big advertising budget. Take these tips from techs and personalize them to work for you.
March 21, 2012
Check out the changes at BeautyTech including a complete color and layout makeover.
March 19, 2012
The consultation is your first opportunity to educate your new client and impress her with your professionalism.
March 19, 2012
I am a seasoned nail tech and have just opened a nail salon. I need help sustaining new and regular clients in this economy. I have done many coupon sites (Groupon, Living Social, etc.) to build business and it has been a pain — plus my price point is higher than neighborhood discount salons. I’m not sure what to do to get the paying, loyal clients I need.
March 19, 2012
Line2 adds a second line to your iPhone or Android phone and can turn your iPod Touch or iPad into a fully functional phone.
March 19, 2012
Entity Beauty has appointed Lorena Marquez as its director of education.
March 19, 2012
With a passion for beauty and business, Elmien Scholtz, owner and founder of Bio Sculpture Gel has been awarded the Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Emerging Category for the Southern African leg of the competition.
March 12, 2012
Scandle has expanded its commitment to providing eco-friendly products through the introduction of sustainable and fair-trade beauty accessories and other spa treats.
June 28, 2012
Editor Hannah Lee got to tour the City of Hope headquarters as well as CND's research and development lab and found that a lot can be learned by stepping out of the office or salon and taking time to develop professionally.
April 17, 2012
Nubar’s Delicious Pear Body Lotion has the irresistibly rich aroma of ripe pear combined with Shea better, and vitamins A, C, and E to revitalize skin cells and leave skin soft and smooth.
April 16, 2012
New from Famous Names, which brought you Lumos top and base coats, is Dadi’Oil Nail Treatment.
March 29, 2012
Also known as spoon nails, koilonychia is an abnormality of the nail that causes it to be flat or concave and the outer edges of the nail to flare out.
March 21, 2012
The Beauty Changes Lives Blog answers that question by showcasing how beauty professionals and ordinary “civilians” are using beauty to benefit individuals and communities around the globe.
March 19, 2012
Schaeffer’s personal goal is to raise and donate over $5 million to help City of Hope continue to advance their mission. He will personally match up to $2.5 million raised for the George W. Schaeffer Endowment for Innovation in Diabetes Research.
March 17, 2012
The new web page for the Professional Beauty Association’s Nail Manufacturers Council (NMC) contains even more educational reference materials designed for beauty professionals and consumers.
March 16, 2012
New from Backscratchers Salon Systems, Herbal Synergy Nail and Cuticle Enhancer combines oregano oil, tea tree oil, and cinnamon oil to create a natural, powerful agent that attacks nail fungus.
March 16, 2012
Though required by your state board, most nail techs do not wash their hands before starting a service.
March 16, 2012
The Medicool ManiVac is a compact, modular vacuum system designed to remove potentially harmful manicure dust while you file.
March 16, 2012
Qua Baths and Spa at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is one of the first spas in the country to offer Aura-Soma therapy, a combination of massage and aromatherapy with the natural healing powers of color and light.
April 21, 2012
It keeps touchscreens free of fingerprints and smudges, and the omni-directional soft tip adapts to any writing style.
April 20, 2012
If you want the look of leather to make an interior design statement in your salon but would prefer a more eco-friendly option, then look into Recycled Leather by EcoDomo.
April 19, 2012
After nailing makeup products, Bodyography has gone one step further into the world of color: nail polish.
April 18, 2012
The flip-flops comes with three pads — a cleansing pad, abrasive pad, and essential oil pad — which are attached to the shoe itself to clean the client’s feet, exfoliate, and soften.
April 17, 2012
Butter up your clients with Cuccio’s new cuticle conditioning sticks, also available with a retail counter display.
April 17, 2012
Hand & Nail Harmony has a new Gelish Hard Gel Starter Kit.
April 17, 2012
The new Vantage + by Continuum features a chemical resistant acrylic basin, NoPipe jet technology, and a beautiful and durable wood grain Formica arch.
April 17, 2012
Perfect for the pedicure bowl, Kanshi Salted Scrubs are gentle but effective.
April 17, 2012
The China Glaze Colours from the Capitol collection will be available at salons and specialty beauty retailers, including Sally Beauty Supply and ULTA stores.
April 17, 2012
Nubar’s Delicious Pear Body Lotion has the irresistibly rich aroma of ripe pear combined with Shea better, and vitamins A, C, and E to revitalize skin cells and leave skin soft and smooth.
April 17, 2012
LeChat’s Double Agents is a clever base coat and top coat package that will keep polish colors protected and help prevent premature chipping.
April 17, 2012
Orly’s Cocoa Sugar Fix scrubs create the ultimate chocolate pedicure indulgence service for clients.
April 16, 2012
The “very unique” (Venique) brand launches with 78 colors, and is a one-coat polish, where one application is enough for a solid full-coverage look.
April 16, 2012
OPI partners with the New York City Ballet for its SoftShades collection.
April 16, 2012
New from Famous Names, which brought you Lumos top and base coats, is Dadi’Oil Nail Treatment.
April 16, 2012
New from INM comes Gelavish Transforming Tint Enhance-It.
April 16, 2012
Backscratchers’ new Herbal Synergy Nail and Cuticle Enhancer naturally enhances and restore discolored, unhealthy, yellow, or cloudy nails back to their beautiful luster.
April 16, 2012
Bio Sculpture Gel’s Pedicure Scrubs offer exquisite exfoliation and hydrating powers that will satisfy even the craggiest of feet.
April 16, 2012
Nail Tek has a new duo package featuring its patented Crystal Nail File with stylish Swarovski crystals, now with matching precision tweezers.
April 16, 2012
A new e-book titled The Enlightened Tech: An Indispensable Guide to Clarifying Nail Service Terminology is available on the NSI website to help nail technicians across the globe.
April 16, 2012
INM proves that big things can come in small packages with its Nature’s Pedi Cure Kit.
April 17, 2012
Competition at the 6th Global Nail Cup was fierce. Nail techs, nail artists, and students from all over the world made their way to Korea on February 18 and 19, 2012 for the event.
April 11, 2012
From liquid pumps with anti-fungal properties to jasmine-tinged fizzy tablets that refresh and rehydrate feet, here’s the latest on the nail industry’s top pedicure soaks.
April 6, 2012
In the The Hunger Games, protagonist Katniss Everdeen’s nails were described vividly as having flame designs. Here are a few The Hunger Games-inspired designs that you’ve painted on your client’s nails.
April 30, 2012
Allure magazine, in its April 2012 issue, put together a list of polishes shades for four important occasions: an interview, an evening out, a formal event, and a vacation.
April 26, 2012
A new nail art photo book, by Chicago-based artist Dzine, has hit the stands, according to Allure magazine's April 2012 issue.
April 26, 2012
Cosmopolitan’s April 2012 issue tells readers how to recreate Terri Silacci’s famed snakeskin mani with a new DIY technique.
April 25, 2012
Allure magazine's April 2012 issue provided readers with a list of the top five most common manicure wreckers.
April 24, 2012
Allure magazine's April 2012 issue discusses anti-aging manicures. Aside from treating hands with anti-aging products, wearing nail polish makes the hands appear younger, according to Allure.
April 19, 2012
Teen Vogue, in its April 2012 issue, counted more than 35,000 reader votes to find the most desirable beauty products of today. Under the "Makeup" category, OPI won best nail polish brand.
April 18, 2012
Allure magazine's April 2012 issue names the top five shades for spring.
April 17, 2012
Juice up your manis this spring by recommending a bright tangerine polish. According to the April 2012 issue of Redbook Magazine, it’s the perfect way to wave your last goodbyes to the cold weather.
April 16, 2012
InStyle magazine took a reader poll, which is featured in it's April 2012 issue, to see which pastel nail shade is the most desirable.
April 13, 2012
The April 2012 issue of Cosmopolitan recommends three different springtime manicures for three occasions — daylight, date night or a girls’ night out.
April 12, 2012
Pastel polishes are making a comeback, according to the April 2012 issue of InStyle magazine.
April 9, 2012
Nicole by OPI's Follow Me on Glitter was listed as one of Kim Kardashian's beauty must-haves in the April 2012 issue of InStyle magazine.
April 6, 2012
According to the April 2012 issue of InStyle magazine, opposite — and even clashing — hues of polish and lipstick can look good together.
April 5, 2012
The April 2012 issue of InStyle magazine tells readers how to wear eye-popping nail polishes while remaining work-appropriate.
April 3, 2012
Museum-quality nail art is making waves on the red carpet and spring fashion shows, according to the April 2012 issue of InStyle magazine.
April 2, 2012
The April 2012 issue of Marie Claire shared with readers the best solutions to fixing and preventing broken or chipped nails.
