Tricks for Tool Buying
In the market for a new cuticle nipper or curette? We explain what to look for in six of the most common metal implements.
by Sree Roy
Articles
Golden Flower Child
Triana Ramirez creates a golden flower for nail art.
by Staff
Look Before You Lease
Most salon owners rent their salon space, but few are trained in leasing legalese and the considerations that should be taken into account before signing on the dotted line. Learn what to look for so your lease works to your benefit — not your landlord’s.
by LLOYD R. MANNING
Show [Us] Your… Workstation Lamps
The light source at your nail table is just as important of a tool as your acrylic sculpting brush. Without a good lamp, how are you supposed to see the intricate details of what you’re doing on a client’s nails?
by Staff
Books to Buy: WAH Nails 2 and a Professional Nail Art Compilation
It may be time to officially declare 2013 as the Year of the Nail Art Book. Two more colorfulhow-to tomes just hit the shelves, with both of these new arrivals being from across thepond in the U.K.
by Sree Roy
Black-and-White and Chic All Over
To recreate these Joker Nails in your salon, use a ballpoint nail art tool (with a tiny amount of base coat on the tip for stickiness) or tweezers to pick up the studs.
by Sree Roy
Bumper Sticker to Get Behind
Here’s a message that sticks.
by Sree Roy
Trend Watch: Fall 2013 Color Trends
This season, designers express the many moods of fall with skillfully arranged collections that will enhance and enliven consumer outlooks as the colder months set in.
by Sree Roy
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist: Meet the Contestants
One of these competitors will be NAILS Next Top Nail Artist. Who has what it takes?
by Hannah Lee
Orange Burst Pedicure
The Nail Loft's pedicure bursts with citrus flavor.
by Staff
Chocolate Delight Pedicure
Nails by Jenny Lynn uses creates this pedicure that looks good enough to eat.
by Staff
Nails & Co. Spa Achieves Yin-Yang Balance
Salon owner Alexis Nguyen balances her passion for the industry and beliefs in a healthy lifestyle throughout all six Massachusetts locations. Clients receive a complete understanding of the body through nail and spa services.
Personal Trainer: Respiratory Reactions
Studies done by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) consistently show allergens are present in the air of nail salons. Here are five ways to reduce exposure.
by Staff
Troubleshooter: Embedded Lace Design
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Hand and Nail Harmony educator MaeLing Parrish shows how to create lacy nail art by embedding paper scrollwork into gel-polish.* *This video was originally created by Gelish for the education section of their website.
by Staff
Help Fight Domestic Violence
Did you know 31% of women report being physically abused by an intimate partner at some point in their lives?
by Staff
Hashtag 101
Before you upload your next Tweet or Instagram pic, check out this primer on the dos and don’ts of this useful social tool.
SkillsUSA Picks National Winners
At the 2013 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, the best students compete for medals.
by Staff