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
Articles
Fan Brush Nail Art by Wet Paint Nails
Here's a tutorial from Wet Paint Nails on how to create colorful nail art with a fan brush technique.
by Staff
Troubleshooter: Building and Filing a Short Stiletto Nail with Gel
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Light Elegance educator Loni Preato shows how to build and file a short stiletto nail with gel.
by Staff
Something to Talk About: Ingrown Toenails
Pesky and painful, ingrown toenails are often the result of improper filing or ill-fitting shoes. Here are a few ways to deal with this common culprit.
Retail Boutique: Mom-to-Be Gifts
Your clients can shower the expectant mothers in their lives with some serious love. Whether trying to stay sane and organized or just in need of some personal pampering, moms-to-be will appreciate these must-have items.
by Staff
The Cure for Inspection Anxiety
Do you suffer from salon inspection anxiety? I’ve got the right prescription for you: Get prepared and be proactive.
by Monika Herzog Butler
Brooklyn-Based Salon Puts Nail Care First
Very Polished Nail Lounge provides clients with a whole nail experience by focusing first on the care of the nail and second on style.
by Kelsey Nolan
Troubleshooter: Proper Nail Prep
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Light Elegance educator Loni Preato shows how to properly prepare nails for a manicure.
by Staff
America’s Beauty Show Rocked Chicago
Cosmetologists Chicago, owners and producers of America’s Beauty Show, rolled out its 91st annual beauty event March 22-24, 2014 at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.
by Staff
Crowdsourcing: Going Green
This month we asked nail techs: What efforts are you making to go green in your salon?
by Tracy Rubert
Easter Basket
Jade Sewell Demonstrates how to do Easter Basket Nail Art.
by Tracy Rubert
Stiletto Bling
Valerie A. Williams demonstrates how to do Stiletto Bling nail art.
by Staff
Is Ours a Risky Business?
After almost three decades, a rare diagnosis prompts one nail tech to ask the question, “Is this related to my work?” In an effort to shed some light on difficult questions, we did some digging and asked some questions of our own.
Mixing Business With Friendship
Want to open a salon with a family member or bestie? Great! But first make sure you are fully prepared, from both legal and emotional standpoints.
by Sree Roy
The Price Is Right: Pricing Your Nail Art
Nail art pricing should be easy for both you and your clients to understand. Charge what your designs are worth with the help of these tips from successful techs.
by Sree Roy
Easter Bunny Nails
Lexi Martone demonstrates how to do Easter Bunny nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Earth Day Nails
Sam Rivenbank demonstrates how to do Earth Day nail art.
by Tracy Rubert