Nail Art Studio: Summer Sunburst
Meryl Hayton demonstrates how to do Summer Sunburst nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
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Trend Watch: Varsity Blues
Borrow from the boys with this retro sports look.
by Beth Livesay
OPI X Mustang Racing Stripes Nail Art
Learn to create a racing stripe mani with new OPI shades inspired by the Ford Mustang.
by Staff
Client of the Month: The Cancer Patient
While cancer patients can benefit greatly from receiving nail services, chemotherapy and radiation can cause serious side effects that you as a nail tech need to be aware of. Read on to learn more about how to provide safe, skillful, compassionate nail services to your clients who are battling cancer.
by Tracy Rubert
My Other Life: Megan Gollop, Hen Owner
Eggs for All; Megan Gollop, owner of Nails by Megan in Portugal Cove, Newfoundland, Canada, is the proud owner of six laying hens.
by Judy Lessin
How to Gain Media Coverage Within the Industry
A good PR firm is worth its weight in gold, naturally, but what many people don’t know is that if you have the time and know-how, there are specific things you can do to secure some great coverage yourself.
by Cleo Anderson
Nail Art Studio: Just Beachy
Daniela Manzano demonstrates how to do Just Beachy nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: July 4th Party Nails
Yolanda Hernandez demonstrates how to do July 4th Party Nails nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Salons Capture a Bit of Old Hollywood
Marilyn Monroe’s glamorous legacy and engaging personality provide the inspiration behind Marilyn Monroe Spas.
by Judy Lessin
Cool Custom Nail Files
Customnailfiles.com is a new online service that lets salon owners and nail techs create full-color, salon-quality, promotional custom nail files in a matter of minutes.
by Staff
Tammy Taylor: Four Wanderlust Nail Designs
Tammy Taylor shares acrylic techniques using the Wanderlust collection, inspired by the desire to travel. Wanderlust colors: Three Dazzle Rock Prizmas, Bright Lights Big City, Wild-Wild West, Hearts Desire and Two Color Prizmas
by Staff
Troubleshooter: Etched Gel Nail Art Design
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Light Elegance educator Loni Preato shows how to create an etched design using gel.
by Staff
Don’t Apologize for a Price Increase
It’s time to raise your prices. “Just do it,” says industry consultant and trainer Neil Ducoff, CEO and founder of Strategies.
by Staff
App Allows Swipe-Free Mobile Payments
Flint’s application uses the phone’s camera to securely scan credit card numbers instead of swiping them through an external card reader.
by Staff
Tech Shares Her Stories of Overcoming Obstacles
“I have overcome many challenges in my own life and people have always sought advice from me. I decided to turn it into a business,” says Allison Moore, owner of Wilmington, Del.-based Pamper Perfect Mobile Spa and an author, speaker, and life coach.
by Judy Lessin
Get Staffed
Staff My Salon is an online job website exclusively for the salon industry.
by Staff
Tips for Summer Foot Care
With summer in full swing, it’s time to cast off heavy socks and shoes in favor of open-toed shoes and sandals. As your clients’ feet emerge from hibernation, share these tips for summer foot care.
by F. Ray Nickel, M.D.