CJ Murray has learned plenty of tricks in her 26 years as a licensed nail tech. Chief among them was her wine-and-dine promotion that successfully upgraded clients from a $25 to a $45 pedicure, while also boosting retail sales.
From sanitation to anatomy to nail art, instructors from around the globe share the classroom lessons they most love to teach.
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Supporting findings made in earlier studies, the latest independent, peer-reviewed study demonstrates that UV lamps commonly used for hardening gel-polish are safe and do not increase the risk of developing skin cancer.
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Nail tech and hairstylist Melissa Thun of Studio Four in North Bend, Ore., found ergonomic ease on Amazon in the form of a Windsor laptop table she uses to perform manicures.
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RZ Mask has created this comfortable face mask for those looking for advanced dust and allergy protection.
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Star Nail education manager Elaine Watson created these party nails for our December 2013 issue. Behind the scenes with the NAILS Dec. cover: http://www.nailsmag.com/article/97392/behind-the-scenes-reach-for-the-stars
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In a special guest column, salon and school owner Tina Caton talks about training nail techs to be the best they can be.
by Tina Caton, nail tech
Complete your clients’ traveling arsenal with these handy accessories. Many of them can be branded with your salon’s logo so your clients will think of you even when they’re on the go.
Robin Moses creates a city skyline on nails to help bring in the new year.
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Here's the 2013 overview of Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer.
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Straight A’s for Our Top Q’s: With topics ranging from private label retail to proper mix ratios, nailsmag.com’s 10 most-viewed questions cover a lot of ground.
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In this video, Robert Nguyen shows how to paint a snowman using acrylic paint and GelColor topcoat by OPI.
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Building a Bond: “I grew up with horses. When I was young I’d ride and work with them whenever I got the chance. I’d watch them for hours, studying their body language and their interactions with each other and with me,” says nail tech and horse trainer Ruthy Carter.
Robert Nguyen shows time-lapse footage of his work in painting Santa Claus on a nail.
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It may not play a part in your life yet, but age-related hearing loss is likely to affect you or someone you love. Seek treatment early to avoid feelings of isolation and depression.
Is a garden the new must-have addition to a salon setup? More salons are growing their own herbs, fruits, and vegetables for use in scrubs, manicures, and pedicures.
Learn to create this fun design for the holiday season. Young Nails' Greg Salo uses the Imagination Art Celebrate Glitter Kit along with Young Nails Synergy Gel to create this design.
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