On My Mind: All Nail Art, All the Time
Editor Hannah Lee discusses the latest nail art craze and how you can incorporate it into your salon business.
by Hannah Lee
Articles
Troubleshooter: Filing an Almond Nail Shape
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Elaine Watson, vice president of marketing and sales for Star Nail International, shows how to file an almond nail shape.
by Staff
Lucky Charms: Nail Art with Style and Charm
Whether you are susperstitious or not, these nail charms can make any client feel lucky. Nails have been likened to jewels before, and with these sparkly add-ons they are definitely a statement-making accessory.
by Staff
Charmed, I'm Sure: 125+ Nail Charms
Charms aren’t just for bracelets anymore. These metallic sparklers can be added to any nail for artistry that pops. Get your nail jewelry from one of these suppliers and offer your clients something truly special.
by Staff
A Surprise in Store
The new limited edition China Glaze Surprise collection is comprised of chunky glitters that are sure to be the life of the party.
by Staff
Good Things Come in Small Packages
Next Top Nail Artist top six competitor, Jane Moate, is known for her quirky style and fun YouTube videos. Her most recent endeavor, Jane’s Tiny Things, is a line of Etsy products the nail artist developed, featuring her Tiny Nail Decals.
by Beth Livesay
Trend Watch: Radiant Orchid
Pantone’s color of the year is a mix of fuchsia, purple, and pink that exudes confidence and warmth.
by Beth Livesay
Websites Worth Watching: DIY Salon
Members of Lexor’s marketing team want to remind salon owners that it’s possible to design your dream salon on a budget.
by Staff
Gel-On-Gel-Polish Nail Art
Monochromatic nail art doesn’t have to be boring. Use a gel-on-gel-polish design in the same color to make beautiful 3-D art. Shannon Rooney of Las Vegas shows how to create this look, inspired by OPI guest artist Adela Munoz at the ISSE Long Beach Show.
by Staff
How to Help Your Students Choose the Right Salon: Part One
How do you help students choose the right salon to work in after graduating from nail school? At Chicago Nail School, we assign a salon visiting project.
by Royan Williams
Free Foot Care Offered to Diabetics in St. Kitts
The North American School of Podology recently went beyond the call of duty to make a difference to the feet of almost 900 people living on the island of St. Kitts. From January 21 to 24, NASP — along with its graduating class of 2014 — offered a unique free four-day foot care clinic to help Kittitians with skin- and nail-related foot problems.
by Staff
Nail Paradise
Tropical neons and sultry shades make CND’s Paradise Collection worth pining over. The shades are exotic, bright, and perfect for a tropical day.
by Staff
A Fashion Statement for Your Feet
Say goodbye to those boring flip-flops you have stocked in your salon. This new company founded by Laura Slipak, reinvents the flip-flop into a fashionable piece of footwear women can wear into and out of the salon in style.
by Staff
My Other Life: Wendy Causey, Reiki Healer
Healing Hands: Wendy Causey, a nail tech at Vivify Hair and Nails Studio in Torrance, Calif., is a practitioner of Reiki energy healing.
by Judy Lessin
Go Old School: Distribute Business Cards
While the value of using social media to gain clients is a steady drumbeat these days, don’t discount the power of handing out business cards to your favorite customers.
by Staff
Risk-Free Retail: Wink
Wink is an all-natural eyelash and eyebrow growth enhancer that your clients will love — and you can retail it risk-free.
by Staff
Prom Promotion
Prom is expensive. That’s why Khai Nguyen, owner of Koi Nails in Ellicott City, Md., has had such success with the salon’s $30 prom package.
by Staff