20 Delicious Manicures for National Watermelon Day
Everyone's favorite summer fruit recieves national attention on Aug. 3, so urge your clients to opt for some of this juicy nail art!
by Nancy Kirk
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Six Reasons to Listen to the Nail Hub Podcast
Downlaod on Apple, Google Play, or tune in via YouTube (youtube.com/thenailhub)
by Beth Livesay
The Nail Hub Podcast: Exciting News for the Nail Hub Listeners
The Nail Hub podcast announces its partnership with NAILS Magazine!
by Staff
Crowdsourcing: How do you explain to clients why you charge more than the salon down the street?
This month we asked nail techs: How do you explain to clients why you charge more than the salon down the street?
by Staff
Bio Seaweed Gel Collaborates With the Pin Twins
Bio Seaweed Gel knows nail techs love emojis and sparkle, so they came up with a limited-edition pin featuring black sparkly nails.
by Beth Livesay
Diamond-Encrusted Nail Tips From Samantha Cham
Jeweler Samantha Cham is offering a unique experience for clients and techs alike with handcrafted 14kt gold nail tips encrusted with diamonds.
by Beth Livesay
Trend Watch: Rose Gold
A dusty pink with a warm glow brightens up the classic metallic.
by Beth Livesay
Introducing 18 New Essie Gel Couture Shades
Essie expands their line of Gel Couture polishes to include 18 new, runway-inspired shades, available only for salons.
by Molly Curtis
Pedicure with Buildup Tutorial on an Elderly Woman
The Meticulous Manicurist shows how to clean toenail buildup on an elderly woman's feet.
by Staff
Gel Smarts: The Science Beneath the Surface
Not surprisingly, it takes a scientist to describe the science behind today’s gel technology. We asked some experts in the field to explain what makes gels gel — and the best ways to remove them.
4 Things to Consider Before Adding a New Service
Anita Lumpkin, director of education for Universal Companies, offers a list of things to keep in mind when salon owners are developing a new service.
by Staff
How to Remove Gel-Polish with an E-File
Ann Chang, educator for Kupa Inc. and host of The Nail Tips Show, demonstrates how to remove soak-off gel-polish using an electric nail file (the KUPA Mani Pro Passport E-File) and a 3-in-1 medium bit (a tapered bit with a small barrel, large barrel, and rounded like a safety bit, all in one). She also uses a medium sanding band to finish filing off the product.
by Staff
Young Nails VLog #46: The Chrome Ombre Nail
Young Nails president Greg Salo uses SlickPour in Pop N' Lock to create a chrome-to-natural ombre. Plus, Habib Salo tells the story of how Greg got into the nail business.
by Staff
Young Nails Nail School: The Acrylic Fill Made Simple
Young Nails president Greg Salo demonstrates a quick and easy way to perform an acrylic fill.
by Staff
ArtFinity TripTych Acrylic Powders Tutorial with Yire Castillo
YouTube star and nail artist demonstrates how to use Kupa Inc.'s new ArtFinity TripTych Acrylic powders.
by Staff
Official Bio-Swift Tutorial from Bio Seaweed Gel
Bio-Swift from Bio Seaweed Gel creates beautiful and natural looking gel extensions in half the time. With no glue, forms or artificial tips required; achieve professional nail enhancements with the most modern technique and gel products. This revolutionary system couples new techniques with BSG smooth, strong & self-leveling builder with no more heat spike shocks. Bio-Swift: See our first-look demo from Cosmoprof Here are the steps:1. Prep natural nails by pushing back cuticles, buffing, and cleansing with alcohol.2. Pick and size a Bio-Swift tip slightly larger than the natural nail.3. Apply two beads of Bio-Swift Builder using the Bio-Swift Spatula.4. Gently fill the tip to desired length with help of the length guide.5. Attach gently starting from the cuticle in a downward motion.6. Lightly brush away excess gel underneath to ensure a smooth and even application.7. Cure nail surface for 60 seconds.8. Flip hand and cure underneath for 60 seconds.9. Swift-off and reveal your perfect nails every time.10. Alcohol cleanse both the top and bottom of the tip. 11. Shape and buff free edge, no need to file nail surface. 12. Design your Bio-Swift extensions with colour and art or finish with applying BSG No-Wipe Top Coat to both surface and underneath tip.
by Staff
Insurance Checklist: Are You Fully Covered?
Insurance policies often fall under the radar behind customer service, marketing, and supplies, but it's important to know if your business' needs are covered.
by Sean Brownyard