The applications came in for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist sponsored by CND. We excitedly read through every answer, watched YouTube video diaries, gazed in awe at nail art photos, and scoured social media to narrow it down to the Top 24.
Milady’s Booth Renting 101: A Guide for the Independent Stylist is a must-have guide for booth renters looking to start and successfully run a booth rental business.
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Just starting out? “Get hairstylists in your area to wear your nails or at least refer their clients to you,” says Sharon Frenz, owner of The Nail Boutique in Tomah, Wis., and the newly opened Next Step Nails Training.
Feminine prints with opulent finishes such as velvet, glitter, and metallics make for a luxurious look.
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Elaine Watson, vice president of marketing and sales for Star Nail International, shows how to use a stick of uncooked spaghetti to easily pick up and place rhinestones.
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“There are always two technicians working on a client at one time, even if they are just getting a manicure,” says Hiroko Fujikawa, owner of Mars The Salon.
Did you know that over-curing a nail or leaving the UV gel coating on longer than recommended is likely to increase removal time?
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Now that summer is approaching, it’s time to start educating clients about the need to take their skin health seriously.
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Famous Names asked users of its IBX System to post before and after pictures of their clients’ nails onto its Facebook page.
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Two new lamps from The Nail Superstore will enable you to see your work better and tend to every detail as you should.
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Wild About Welding: Stefanie Hamilton, owner of The Beach House, a home-based salon in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, spends most of her workweek inside boilers and on vessels.
Your client is ready to take off her enhancements and give her natural nails a try. How do you give her what she wants without losing her altogether?
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Greg Salo shows a mermaid-inspired design using Young Nails acrylics and glitters.
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Summertime means wedding season is upon us. Now your clients can find cute gifts for all their favorite brides-to-be. These items are functional, beautiful, and give newlyweds something to look forward to even after their big day.
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With displayed artwork and all-natural products, this Denver nail salon, owned by a mother and daughter, brings a whole new meaning to the term “nail art.”
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Ah, the elusive goal of balance. How do we achieve it? Instead of epic goals and aggressive life change, let’s look at what you can do now…today.
Open since 2010, Elite Nail School is a highly successful nail school located in Madison, Wis. The school thrives largely because of its dedication to quality education and staying on top of cutting-edge technology and trends. NAILS recently spoke with owner and director Georgianna Halverson to learn more about Elite’s winning formula.