Remembering Vicki Peters
We know Vicki touched many lives, including all of ours here at NAILS Magazine. She was truly a part of our family.
by Staff
Articles
Learn Japanese Nail Art Techniques — For Free
Japanese nailist Jasmine Oshima has released “How to be Creative With Nail Art,” a downloadable e-book that reveals five simple steps to becoming a more creative nail artist.
by Staff
A Video Tribute to Vicki Peters
Vicki Peters, nail industry icon, educator, mentor, manufacturer, nail technician, pioneering competitor, and dear friend, passed away December 31, 2014. Click here for more information.
by Staff
Tech Has a “Can-Do” Attitude
“I spend most of my weekends in late summer and fall canning home-grown organic foods,” says Jennifer Lutz, a tech at Tangles Hair and Nails in West Chester, Pa.
by Judy Lessin
Nail Art Superheroes Appear at NY Comic Con
In October 2014, a group of enterprising nail techs calling themselves the League of Lacquer rented a booth at NY Comic Con and offered mini manicures with handpainted fan art.
by Staff
Yellow Orchids with Akzéntz Professional
Follow these steps to see how you can use Akzéntz Professional products to create a whimsical floral design.
Five Ways to Ensure Your Marketing Video Will Suck
Jennifer Santoro of InVidz Smart Video Technology outlines five factors that will destine your video for failure.
by Staff
A Simple Scheduling App
The Rendezvous Appointment Book for the iPad presents a simpler way to create and manage appointments.
by Staff
Fancy Schmancy Menu
V.I.P. Salon & Spa owner Reneé Borowy ordered her specialty menus online from a restaurant menu company and had them embossed with the salon’s logo.
by Staff
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions — for Real
Another new year, another resolution… build your book, add new services, attend a tradeshow. How can you make sure this year is the year you actually achieve your goals?
by Staff
Behind the Nails: Tribute to Tia Virgie
A nail tech pays tribute to her aunt through nail art.
by Beth Livesay
DIY Brush Holder
Vicki Peters came up with a cute and crafty way to keep her brushes handy. The nail veteran repurposes old polish bottles nto glittering storage options in just three steps.
by Beth Livesay
Bernadette Thompson's A-List Polish
Celebrity nail tech Bernadette Thompson recently launched her namesake color collection.
by Beth Livesay
Nail Tech Trains Diabetic Alert Dog
Tech’s Passion Saves Lives: Salon owner Shari Finger penned a book about her experiences training a diabetic alert dog at home.
by Judy Lessin
Trend Watch: Nordic
Fair Isle prints and chunky knits warm nails from hands to toes.
by Beth Livesay
Pilotto Print
Inspired by the Spring/Summer look of Peter Pilotto’s London Fashion Week show, Nataliia Iakubchuk of NailDesign in Kiev created this design using acrylic powder and paint.
by Beth Livesay
Chemist’s Corner: Matte Top Coat
NAILS talked to industry scientist Doug Schoon and Nubar’s CEO, Noubar Abrahamian, to find out what makes matte top coats create a shine-free finish.