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From on-demand service to using natural ingredients, these spa trends will help keep your business ahead of the industry curve.

Show Your Salon Tools Some Love: Buying salon tools and equipment is a big part of the cost of doing business. Make the most of your investment by learning how to maintain them to extend their life.

This month we asked nail techs: What are your best time-saving tips?

The latest trend in pedicure services may just be the sweetest one yet. Companies are making candy-inspired scrubs and bath bombs for a sugar-coated service.

Take inspiration from the suit of the season.

For standout summer toes, Andy Ho mixed products and techniques to create a shimmery ocean-inspired design.

Young Nails president Greg Salo demonstrates how to create an acrylic marble effect on a nail without the colors running together and looking like mud.

Young Nails president Greg Salo uses Synergy Gel, Liquid Art, and Mylar foil to create this summer nail art look.

Don't Try This At Home: Increased consumer home use of products containing chemicals to bond and cure acrylic and gel nail treatments are causing the problem. When used correctly and with the correct equipment by trained professionals, the chemicals are harmless.

nail & bone is a socially conscious nail polish line that is cruelty free, 8-free, vegan, and aims to support pet rescue and adoption by donating 20% of proceeds to animal charities and rescue organizations.

Learn how to create these two summery looks using shades from EzFlow's TruGel In The Cabana collection.

Make your nails look like delicate crystals with this rose quartz nail art tutorial.

Create this jeweled ombre look using Gel II and foil.

Subscribe to Young Nails' YouTube channel and comment on the video for a chance to win a 48-piece Caption polish collection or new Graffiti Artist Art Screens! Watch the video to see Greg Salo's marbled acrylic nail.

After nail tech Kinzie Rutschke had her first child and became even busier with her career, she knew she had to make time to become more physically active. What started out as just a bit of exercise to stay in shape turned into a full-blown passion for running and competing in marathons.

ProDip by SuperNail creates natural looking, lightweight nails with no sculpting needed. The system requires minimal filing, features a 10-minute removal process, and does not require a light for curing.