NAILS Readers Choice Awards 2017 Winners
Every year for the past 14 years, nail professionals have cast their ballots to choose the best products the industry has to offer.
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Articles
20 Readers' Choice Favorite New Products of 2017
These brand new products won a spot in the 2017 Top 20 Best New Products, based on your votes in the NAILS Readers' Choice Awards. See if your favorites made the list and find new products to try out!
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Provide Risk-Free Sanitation With Disposable Nippers
Disposable nippers are an alternative to autoclaving.
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Polar Bear Nail Art
Lauren Wireman of Wildflowers Nails shows how to create this adorable polar bear nail design.
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Nail Art Studio: Frosty the Snowman
These nails are a fairytale, they say...
by Nancy Kirk
Be a Show Off: Add Nail Photos to Your Business Card
Sarah Petersen has featured photos of her nail work on her business cards for years.
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Victoria Secret Angels Nail the Runway With LeChat Polish
At the annual Victoria Secret Fashion Show, supermodels were seen wearing a sheer pink and a light nude.
by Nancy Kirk
Healthy Tech: Sarah Mason
Sarah Mason, a nail tech in Cape Cod, Mass., instantly became a workout fanatic after diving into the fitness scene in an effort to tone up before her wedding two years ago. With a bodybuilding competition under her belt, Mason is putting extreme fitness on hold while she develops her mobile nail business, but health is still at the forefront of her priorities.
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How to Sculpt Acrylic Stiletto Nails With a Form
Ann Chang shares techniques for sculpting acrylic stiletto nails using a nail form.
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Something to Talk About: Onycholysis
Onycholysis is a relatively common condition where the nail plate separates from the nail bed. Sometimes the only treatment required is a gentle touch and a little bit of patience.
How to Work With Damaged Nails On Set
Nail tech Joanne Sorbello discusses dealing with a model on set whose nails are less than perfect.
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How to Fix Nails For a Photo Shoot
At a recent photoshoot, nail artist Joanne Sorbello had a challenge. Her model is a serious nail biter and the nail design was going to be a big part of the "after shot".
by Maggie Mulhern
Social Media Campaign Honors Team’s Talents
Each stylist had a picture taken with a placard announcing her gift, and the pictures were shared on the salon’s social media pages, as well as through each team member’s page.
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Beyond the Salon: Alternative Career Paths for Nail Techs
If you want to explore options other than traditional salon work, consider these six non-salon jobs that are still all about nails.
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Gently Remove Calluses With Compact Foot File
This feminine foot file is also mini, so you can save room for all your other products.
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Gently Cleanse Skin with Exfoliating Gel
This gel can be used on the hands and arms and sold as a retail item.
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Nail Art Studio: Snowflake Stamps
Supply subtle, sweet snowflakes.
by Nancy Kirk