Just Look at That! A Picture's Worth 1,000 Words When It Comes to Nails
Nobody knows better than Las Vegas and San Francisco-based nail tech Sindy Mark the value of a photo when it comes to inspiring clients to try something new.
by Judy Lessin
Articles
On the Road: Pure Nails
Pure Nails was born out of a desire to create a nail salon in Austin, Texas, with natural eco-friendly services and strict adherence to the highest sanitation standards.
by Hannah Lee
On the Road: Sweet Life Nail Bar
What do you get when you combine the powers of a financial planner and an interior designer? A really cute, well-run nail salon in Denver, Colo., that stands out from traditional strip mall salons but can still compete on price.
by Hannah Lee
On the Road: Lourdes' Nail Studio
Tucked inside a sub-tropical oasis, Lourdes’ Nail Studio in Sarasota, Fla., offers clients a calm, peaceful environment where they’ll walk away with good conversation and beautiful nails.
by Michelle Pratt
Troubleshooter: Snakeskin Effect
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a snakeskin effect with gel-polish and pure pigments.
by Staff
PBFC Hosts Legislators at “Welcome To Our World” Lobbying Event
This year there were over 250 individual services performed on policymakers, regulators, and staffers by more than 40 beauty professionals who volunteered their time and expertise to showcase the world of beauty.
by Judy Lessin
Bowtie Cheetah
Rebecca Anderson brings cheetah print to nails.
by Staff
Purple with a Hint of Zebra
Shanelle Heitmann combines purple and zebra stripes.
by Staff
Etched Ombré Swirl
Tanya Dimitrova brings swirls to nail art.
by Staff
Birthstone on Fire
Lenzi Brock creates birthstone inspired nail art.
by Staff
Mood-Boosting Flower
Bryan Vu creates flower nail art.
by Staff
Red and Black Criss-Cross
Desreen Jarvis adds interest with stripes.
by Staff
Who Are You Going to Call? A Manufacturer’s Educator
A nail instructor advises on when and why to bring a company representative into your classroom.
by Madelyn Johnson
Where Germs Thrive in a Nail Salon
You might be ready to put flu season and the hyper-vigilance behind you, but before you do, consider the places that some nasty bacteria and viruses hang out waiting to make a comeback.
by Staff
Eat No Dust
If filing debris has you down, Erica’s ATA may have just the thing. Its NV210 is a portable vacuum system that can be easily moved around the salon from nail station to pedi tub.
by Staff
Who Doesn’t Love Chocolate?
“The scent of chocolate triggers the release of chemicals in the brain that produces a feeling similar to when one first falls in love,” says Dr. William Comiskey, N.D., founder and president of Keyano Aromatics, Inc., makers of the Chocolate Spa Collection.
by Staff
Personal Trainer: Arthritis
Though more than 100 types of arthritis exist, two are most familiar: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease. Osteoarthritis, on the other hand, is often referred to as a “wear-and-tear” disease. Because of the repetitive nature of their work, nail techs are at risk to develop this form of arthritis over the course of their careers.
by Staff