May 1, 2005 | Article
More than just color, nail polish is the finishing touch, the final step in a nail service. What’s in this product staple and how has it changed over the years?
December 1, 2003 | Article
For all the work you do to get your clients’ polish to last — from buffing to using the best in top coats — something keeps making it chip and tear away. Frustrated? Read on for tips from some of the trade’s utmost experts on how to make polish longer-lasting.
May 1, 2002 | Article
It's the problem that's plagued nail techs forever—the stuck bottle top. Orly's new Gripper Cap gets the job done. But, if you aren't using Orly polish, how do you unscrew a stuck top?
February 1, 1999 | Article
October 1, 1997 | Article
There are just about as many myths circulating about nail care as there are Elvis’ whereabouts. As a nail technician you have a responsibility to your clients to know what constitutes good nail care practice … and what is just plain hogwash.
July 1, 1997 | Article
What makes polish at 60 bottles a minute and as many as 500,000 a month? It's a polish-bottling machine.
January 1, 1997 | Article
August 1, 1996 | Article
OPI announced its new fall polish colors, called the Rocky Mountain Nail Lacquer Collection
May 1, 1995 | Article
Japanese manufacturer is water based and claims to be odor free.
January 1, 1995 | Article
Just when you thought school was behind you, here’s a short history lesson in nails.
December 1, 1987 | Article
Icy Pastels is the latest from color maker Orly.
February 1, 1987 | Article
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