Nail Art Studio: Hit the Town
This showstopping design would go great with a client's little black dress.
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Nail Art Studio: Arrows and Crystals
Who said black and white has to be boring?
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Salon-Modded Nails: Award-Winning Nail Art Made Wearable
The extravagant designs of nail art competitions aren't always practical for everyday wear, but they can be amazing inspiration for wearable nail art. Learn how the industry’s top nail artists take their award-winning designs down a notch for everyday clients.
by Erika Kotite
5 Steps to Faster Polish and Gel-Polish Application
You can improve your salon speed without cutting corners on the excellence of your service! Apply your polish and gel-polish more quickly and accurately with these simple tips.
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What You Need to Know Before Competing in a Nail Contest
Competing is one of the best ways to hone your craft and get noticed. In the world of nails, there are many opportunities to showcase your talents and grow as a result. We talked to some regulars on the competition circuit to find out what you’ll need to know if you want to compete — and possibly win big.
by Beth Livesay
Crowdsourcing: How Do You Tell Clients You Are Raising Prices?
This month we asked nail techs: How do you inform your clients you’re raising your prices? How do they generally react?
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MiniLuxe Maximizes Apron Appeal
The fashion-forward brand has an elegant take on salon wear, which was described as "fashion-forward" and "highly editorial."
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Laque Introduces Matte Top Coat
The Insta-famous Laque Nail Bar in Los Angeles is known for many things: great nails, yellow and black decor, and a love for matte finish.
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Behind the Scenes: Beaded Bouquet
If you love watching nail videos on YouTube, you’re probably a fan of Suzie Moskal. Her May cover is all about design placement and color inspired by a floral bouquet.
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My Other Life: Lynda Langille, Balloon Twister
The hardest thing about being a balloon artist, says nail tech Lynda Langille, is that she’s had to sacrifice her long, gorgeous nails.
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Orchard Nails: Loyal Clients, Loyal Techs
For most people, the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis was anything but a blessing. But for Orchard Nails owner Thomas Kent Irwin, there was an unexpected opportunity hidden in the chaos.
by Nancy Kirk
On the Road: The Nail Room
The Nail Room is a quick 45-minute drive from any of the world-class ski resorts in Salt Lake City, Utah.
by Maren Herby
Add Brow Enhancements to Bring in Clients
Mindi Bergman, owner of GLOSS Beauty Studio in University Place, Wash., has doubled her income with this new service, which addresses a popular trend that clients are craving: bold brows.
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5 Tips for Making a Better Nail Video + Apply for NTNA S.5!
The deadline to enter NTNA S.5 is Aug. 1, 2017. NAILS Magazine contributing editor and NTNA Season 3 winner Winnie Huang offers a few tips on making better nail art tutorials. These tips will come in handy for entering this year's NAILS Next Top Nail Artist NTNA competition! Do you have what it takes?We’re looking for the next set of competitors for NTNA Season 5, professional nail techs who are inspired, creative, reliable, and up for a challenge. In addition to being artistically inclined, you also must be able to take high-res digital photos and short videos. Since we’re looking for the NEXT top nail artist, you can’t currently be affiliated with a professional nail manufacturer. Visit http://www.nailsmag.com/ntnas5application for instructions on how to apply.NTNA Frequently asked questions:http://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/118155/nails-next-top-nail-artist-frequently-asked-questions
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Young Nails Universal Cure Lamp Provides Flexibility
Young Nails’s new Universal Cure UV/LED Light provides high performance for the nail tech and comfort for the client at an affordable price point.
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Young Nails VLog #19: Greg Does a Dope Wedding Veil Nail
Greg demonstrates how to create a textured acrylic wedding veil nail using Young Nails acrylics.
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Orly La La Land Poodle
Orly ambassador Elsbeth Schuetz created this style-conscious Los Angeles poodle nail design using Orly’s La La Land Collection.
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