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CND Creative Play Ikat Nail Art

CND's Winnie Huang creates a summery Ikat textile-inspired nail art design.

Young Nails Vlog #127: Louboutin-Inspired Nails

Young Nails' Greg Salo creates an abstract nail design inspired by Louboutin shoes Tracey saw at the mall in Dubai. 

A Facebook Group for Nail Techs With a Family Feel

U.K.-based nail tech Danni Simmons started the Nail Tech Network Facebook group in November 2016.

Young Nails Biz Talk: How to Find Inspiration

Young Nails' Habib Salo discusses where to find nail art inspiration with Greg Salo and Tracey Reierson.

Bubble Rose Using Top Coat and Gel-Polish

Kirsty Meakin of Naio Nails creates her twist on the popular bubble flower/candy ball nail design using top coat and gel-polish.

Use Private Labeling to Boost Your Brand

Private label manufacturers like Diamond Cosmetics offer a variety of options to suit different sized businesses.

Nails From the 2018 Met Gala

The 2018 Met Gala's theme was "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination." See the fabulous nails celebrities wore to the event!

35th Anniversary Flashback: NAHA Nail Awards, 1994

1994 marked the first time the annual North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) offered a competition category for nail tech.

Losing Loyalty: Why Your Clients Are Leaving You

“Many of us start out customer relationships by giving great customer service, but slowly let it fizzle,” says Milady’s Michelle Campbell.

Develop a Strategy to Promote Your Bridal Services

The Nail Hub Podcast Transcription: Interview With Suzie Moskal

In this transcription of The Nail Hub Podcast, Elizabeth Morris interviews Suzie Moskal about nails, the industry, how she got started, and how she became a YouTube star.

Young Nails Vlog #126: Dubai Sunset Nails

While in Dubai, Greg Salo created this abstract design with a sunset-inspired fade background.

Young Nails Nail School: How to Fill a Glitter Art Nail

Greg Salo shows how to perform a fill on a glittery nail without changing the nail design.

The Nail Hub Podcast Transcription: Are You a Smooth Checkout Operator?

In this transcription of The Nail Hub Podcast, Elizabeth Morris discusses how you can give your clients a streamlined and tactful checkout process so they leave your salon on a high note. 

CND Creative Play Wave Nail Art

CND's Winnie Huang shows how to create a wave design using CND Creative Play Gel Polish.

Young Nails Nail School: How to Polish With Perfection

Young Nails' Greg Salo shows how to polish nails perfectly.

ABS Chicago 2018

Held a month later than previous years, showgoers gathered in McCormick Place North (new location) for America's Beauty Show in Chicago, April 28-30.