Jessica's Nail Cultivation System
Jessica Cosmetics shows how to use the Nail Cultivation System to promote the health, growth, and beauty of a client's natural nails.
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Articles
How to Perform a Detox Pedicure
Cleanse mind, body, and soles by offering your clients a new four-step pedicure service that rids of dirt and grime.
How to Launch Your Product
If you’re a nail technician there’s no shortage of goals that can be accomplished in this industry. Some technicians dream of winning competitions or taking on celebrity clients. But for others, the dream is to launch a successful product. Take it from those who have done this before, a great idea doesn’t necessarily translate into a smooth debut. Learn from these professional case studies what it takes to sell your invention to your peers with maximum impact.
by Beth Livesay
How to Save Time During a Nail Art Service
Learn how to use stickers for nail art that's trendy and will help you save time.
Polish Abstract and Swarovski Gem Nail Art Tutorial
Suzie Moskal creates a fun nail art design with Polish, Striping Tape and a Swarovski Gem.
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Celebrate Andy Warhol’s Birthday With Iconic Nail Art
Born August 6, 1928, American artist Andy Warhol was a pioneer of pop art. Enjoy these tiny tributes to his giant talent.
by Judy Lessin
Fix Short Bitten Nails with Acrylic
Suzie Moskal takes her friend Grant's badly bitten short nails, and transforms them with acrylic into a beautiful set of nails with style.
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Oil Spill Nails: Chrome/Mirror On Gel and Regular Polish
Suzie Moskal creates an ombre design with chrome powder pigments. She also tests using regular polish instead of gel as a base for the chrome powders.
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NCLA Gelous? Soak-Off UV/ LED Gel-Polish
Learn how to apply this new Los Angeles-based gel-polish line.
by Roselynne Reyes
How to Form a C-Curve
Building a structurally sound C-curve starts at the sculpting stage.
Gel Polish Ombre Fade
In this video Kirsty Meakin shows us how to create a vertical ombre using gel polish. Perfect for those who can't decide on a colour or just love bright nails.
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My Other Life: Braden Jahr, Bank Assistant Manager
The Money Maestro: Nail tech and Nail Talk Radio host Braden Jahr also works as an assistant manager at a Michigan bank.
by Judy Lessin
Something to Talk About: Arthritis
The Center for Disease Control estimates nearly 25% of the U.S. population suffers from arthritis to some degree. Learn how to make a visit to the nail salon a relaxing experience so clients with arthritis turn to you for relief from the pain.
Travel Back in Time With Stay Polished
Salon owner Morgan Lucas was only 20 when she decided to open a ’50s-themed salon. A year later, Stay Polished Beauty and Martini Bar has managed to gain many loyal clients. Now she’s looking beyond her neighborhood and setting her sights on expansion.
by Roselynne Reyes
Rio Imagined: Olympic-Themed Nail Art
The summer 2016 Olympic games officially begin on August 5th. These games mark the Olympiad’s first in South America. To commemorate the beauty of this locale, NAILS asked artists to take inspiration from Rio de Janeiro and translate it onto nail tips.
by Staff
Retail Boutique: Lip Care
With summer winding down, clients will be looking for ways to revamp their beauty regimen as the days cool. Try stocking these lip products to give them a perfect pout for fall.
by Staff
Lexi Martone Designs Nail Wraps
Caught in Lexi Martone’s Web: Lexi Martone's intricate nail designs are now available as nail wraps.
by Staff