Nail Art Studio: Hello Sailor
Elsbeth Schuetz demonstrates Hello Sailor nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
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Nail Art Studio: Easter Chick
Jade Sewell demonstrates Easter Chick nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: April Showers
Victoria Zegarelli demonstrates April Showers nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Easter Bunny
Loni Preato demonstrates Easter Bunny nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Services: Heavenly Manicure
On the Menu For the ultimate indulgence, clients feel pampered with a warm neck wrap while their feet are soaked in rose-scented heavenly foot soak. Aroma-therapeutic properties will help rid the skin of harmful toxins. Heavenly exfoliating scrub will stir the senses while skin is left feeling soft and supple. Next, your client will have her hands enveloped with a heavenly masque containing hydrating sesame oil, chamomile extracts, aloe vera, and soothing botanicals. An extended hand massage along with hot stone massage therapy will help to decrease stress and tension, leaving your client feeling like she’s in heaven!
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Services: Moroccan Sugar Scrub Manicure
On the Menu Transport your client with an exotic manicure service reminiscent of Arabian Nights. Indulge her senses with sandalwood, jasmine, and rose essences while she enjoys an invigorating aromatherapy sugar scrub that will leave her skin smooth and exfoliated, followed by a fragrant, healing masque for her hands and arms, and finishing with a pampering massage that will leave her hands as soft and pretty as a desert princess.
by Staff
Crowdsourcing: What was the biggest obstacle in opening your salon and how did you overcome it?
This month we asked nail techs: What was the biggest obstacle in opening your salon and how did you overcome it?
by Tracy Rubert
Something to Talk About: Cracked Heels
Along with being unattractive, cracked heels can be a source of pain and embarrassment. Educate clients on at-home maintenance that can heal and repair the skin.
by Staff
House of Polish: This Beverly Hills Salon Is Cutting Edge
Custom bedazzled Beats By Dre headphones and iPads at each customer’s disposal are just two examples of how House of Polish in Beverly Hills, Calif., is sparing no expense to be as trendy as its zip code.
by Becky May
Is That Legal? Take Our Quiz
Laws concerning tips, taxes, and technicians can get confusing. Take this quick test to see if you’re operating on the right side of the law.
by Staff
Mary Jane Nails with OPI @ Fashion Week (Jeremy Scott FW15)
Get the look from OPI @ Fashion Week 2015 for Jeremy Scott.
by Staff
Healthy Living: Yoga for Nail Techs
If your neck is sore, your back is tight, and you’re cranky from sitting all day, it might be time to put a little “om” in your manicure chair.
by Tracy Rubert
Rainy Vibrance: Japanese Nail Art (ネイル) Lesson
Jasmine Oshima, nail tech in Yokohama, Japan, and co-founder and instructor at Neiru (http://www.neiru.me), shows the beginning steps for this design. Click here for more information on Neiru.
by Staff
Your Students Could Win $25,000 in Beauty Industry Scholarships from OPI!
To encourage and support new talent in the nail industry, OPI continues to offer various scholarships to deserving, qualified students.
by Tracy Rubert
Best Tips to Upsell Services
Learn to increase your paycheck by making an extra sale or booking an unexpected appointment.
Midnight Smoke Nail Art
Sarah Waite of the popular blog Chalkboard Nails shows how to get this smokey nail art on your fingertips.
by Staff
DIY Marble Mug
You might be an expert at the water marble technique for nails, but you can apply the same look to your salon decor. Check out this easy tutorial from Audra Kurtz on how to use nail polish to create a cute marbled mug.
by Staff