Nails: Melissa De La Cruz, Young Nails educator from Visalia, Calif.
Photographer: Vu Ong
Model: Ciara Pisa
May 9, 2013
The new Footlogix packaging presents a more informative and highly efficacious look.
May 9, 2013
Learn how to apply high-quality decals Lisa Katchur of Lakeside, Mont. designed specifically for her nail art techniques.
May 8, 2013
The fast curing gels apply like nail polish and stay on for almost two weeks.
May 8, 2013
Jessica Cosmetics’ GELeration is a brush-on gel-polish that the company says can last for more than three weeks with no chipping, peeling, smudging, or fading.
May 8, 2013
Here are some tips to help keep your brushes in the best possible condition.
April 22, 2013
The botanical extracts moisturize skin leaving it softer and healthier-looking.
April 22, 2013
Delightful Dijits uses common kitchen ingredients to create this brightening feet treat.
April 22, 2013
Celebrity nail tech Jade Morales created this exfoliating manicure for George the Salon in Chicago.
April 20, 2013
Sail away on Royal Caribbean’s most innovative cruise ship yet with the nail industry’s best educators. Cruise With the Nail Stars, hosted by John Hauk, takes place September 29-October 6, 2013.
April 17, 2013
OPI’s GelColor consumer advertising campaign is centered around the theme of “endurance,” inspired by the strength and fortitude of female American Olympians and athletes who continue to champion their fields.
April 12, 2013
Summer’s almost here. Are you ready for the influx of clients who will want to be waxed, tweezed, and threaded of unsightly hair in time for their beach vacations? NAILS provides the information you need to consider supplementing your menu with this easy add-on service — for this summer’s clients and beyond.
April 8, 2013
The new pastel colors can be worn on their own or layered to create a “never ending dream” of colors.
May 15, 2013
Emerald was named Color of the Year for 2013 by Pantone, and LVX’s adaptation of this amazing color is vivacious and will intensify any outfit.
May 14, 2013
Each color is long-wearing and provides perfect application with durability and sparkle.
May 14, 2013
The Spring 2013 Collection features bright bases with red, black, and yellow spots of sass.
May 13, 2013
Grow out long, strong, natural nails without compromising fashionable fingertips.
May 13, 2013
With a matte, transparent finish, Matte Top Coat is designed to leave nails velvety smooth while creating a touchable texture for an edgy appearance.
May 13, 2013
The polish bends and changes to create an illuminated three-dimensional, traveling color effect across the nail.
May 13, 2013
This collection is first and foremost created for the nail artist, delivering the most exclusive quality experience for specialists and their clientele.
April 30, 2013
Jeanna Burtner created this red, white, and blue French twist nail art design.
April 29, 2013
Lorri Silvestre creates this dripping ice cream treat nail art in time for summer.
April 28, 2013
Joanne Truitt creates this abstract design in varying shades of purple.
April 27, 2013
Kenneth Vu shows how to make this patriotic design in red, white, and blue.
April 26, 2013
K. Abercrumbie-Gathers applies several colors of polish in ribbons to create this design.
April 25, 2013
Lizzie Ellis uses a stylus to etch uncured Shellac in this nail art design.
April 22, 2013
The makers of Shellac develop a no-chip, no-UV lamp-required nail color.
April 22, 2013
If I want to add clothing to the retail section in my salon, do I need to add a fitting room too? If so, do you have any solutions that don’t require me to add an actual wall?
April 22, 2013
The creative juices of nail techs are truly flowing this year, as we’ve seen lots of great inventions come from beauty professionals who are working in the salon every day. Here are a few that might be worth picking up for your salon.
April 22, 2013
Resembling simple strokes of a brush from a painter’s hand, this runway trend translates perfectly to the blank canvas of a solid-colored nail plate
April 18, 2013
Help your clients celebrate Mother’s Day with themed nail art that shows how much we love them.
April 18, 2013
CND has a new tagline: Nails. Fashion. Beauty.
April 16, 2013
Nail Veils are hand-crafted reusable nail jewelry made from semi-precious bronze.
April 16, 2013
Like many nail techs, Tania Rice was challenged with providing pampering nail services in a tiny space.
April 12, 2013
Nowadays you can sell anything from cosmetics to cookware at small home gatherings — including Jamberry Nails.
April 29, 2013
Discharging an associate, particularly one who has been with you for some time, will always be stressful for both you and her. Be certain to go about it methodically and with forethought.
April 22, 2013
The 5” nail files come in a patented protective case and feature six new fun and fanciful exclusive designs.
April 19, 2013
Richard Hurter, who has been the driving force behind Kupa Inc. for the last 20 years, was a partner and has now acquired the entire company.
April 18, 2013
Last year saw the re-launch of the African American Manicurists Association.
April 18, 2013
The polish exchange at Hey, Nice Nails! in Long Beach, Calif., is just what is sounds like — clients are free to drop off a polish they no longer care for and pick up one that sparks their fancy.
April 17, 2013
Tweezerman has partnered with professional alpine skier and Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn as the beauty tool manufacturer’s new brand ambassador for North America.
April 17, 2013
“I wrote my first short story when I was 9, and I never stopped writing,” says Patrice McNeal, owner of WildSide Nailz in Los Angeles and a tech of 35 years. “Last year I digitally published my first novel, Feyling Duplicity."
April 16, 2013
Pretty in pink, Lacquer Lounge offers a wide range of nail services priced between $10 and $60. This “something for everyone” mentality has served the salon well amid economic uncertainty. By Brittni Rubin
April 16, 2013
“Caching is a great way so see new places and blow off some steam while you are exploring. It can be done in the country or the city and you can meet great people along the way,” says Tania Rice, owner of Certified Esthetics in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
April 15, 2013
TextUs.Biz is an app for PC, Mac, or iPad that allows the salon to use its existing landline telephone number to text messages back and forth with customers.
April 15, 2013
Stock your salon with new products that could double as Mom’s Day gifts this May. Elegance, usability, and luxury are key features to look out for.
April 14, 2013
Appsbar — a leading “create your own app” platform — is now available for free for salon owners to create their own apps even if they have no technical experience.
April 13, 2013
Artistic Nail Design has housed its latest Artistic Colour Gloss soak-off gel-polish collection in a manicure table display so as to spark conversation.
April 12, 2013
DOT — Data. Organizing. Tracking. That’s the acronym behind the Dot Organizer created by nail tech Colleen VanDurme of Premiere Salon in Dansville, N.Y.
April 30, 2013
Any time you see “itis” attached to a word, you know it means “inflamed” or “swollen.” Wrist tendonitis, then, is the inflammation of the tendons in the wrist. Though painful and potentially restrictive, tendonitis is reversible with adequate commitment to treatment and time.
April 24, 2013
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.
April 16, 2013
Subungual hematomas are usually caused by injury to the nail, either through blunt trauma or repetitive pressure.
April 14, 2013
Candice Everest, owner of Panache Nail Studio in Stanwood, Wash., bowls clients over with her sanitation-conscious procedures — not to mention her organizational abilities.
April 13, 2013
Cold pressed from selected fruits, Olive Butter from Sublime Bliss has excellent emollient and antioxidant properties, making it a natural moisturizer.
April 12, 2013
Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, co-founder and artistic director of OPI Products Inc., is being honored for her work on behalf of Delete Blood Cancer DKMS, the world’s largest bone marrow donor center.
April 12, 2013
Mountain Body’s Chakra Dead Sea Bath Salts are available in formulations that correspond to the seven major chakras located along the spine.
May 20, 2013
This unique new lacquer applies as a crème but dries with a 3-D texture effect.
May 15, 2013
Emerald was named Color of the Year for 2013 by Pantone, and LVX’s adaptation of this amazing color is vivacious and will intensify any outfit.
May 14, 2013
Each color is long-wearing and provides perfect application with durability and sparkle.
May 14, 2013
The Spring 2013 Collection features bright bases with red, black, and yellow spots of sass.
May 13, 2013
Grow out long, strong, natural nails without compromising fashionable fingertips.
May 13, 2013
With a matte, transparent finish, Matte Top Coat is designed to leave nails velvety smooth while creating a touchable texture for an edgy appearance.
May 13, 2013
The polish bends and changes to create an illuminated three-dimensional, traveling color effect across the nail.
May 13, 2013
This collection is first and foremost created for the nail artist, delivering the most exclusive quality experience for specialists and their clientele.
May 13, 2013
The high-quality art prints are available in multiple sizes and perfect for your salon or home.
May 6, 2013
Bling your tips and toes with 450 pieces of round, marquis, square, half-moon, triangle, baguette and tear-drop shaped acrylic rhinestones in the It’s So Easy Rhinestone Collections.
May 1, 2013
Re-do your salon for under $150.
May 1, 2013
Ocelot was big on the NYFW runways. Get this print on your clients' nails.
May 17, 2013
Suggest clients choose colors based on the opposite side on the color prism wheel to avoid mani-pedis that are too ‘matchy-matchy.’
May 13, 2013
Lucky Magazine’s May 2013 issue demonstrated the Glitter Fade to make gel manicures last even longer.
May 10, 2013
Hot pink is this month's go-to color choice for your client's manicure.
