Nail News with Alanna Wall of the Polished Girlz
This intrepid young philanthropist-reporter talks tween and teen trends from Cosmoprof North America.
by Alanna Wall
Articles
On My Mind: Never Stop Learning
Here are 10 ways to never stop learning even after you’ve entered the workforce.
by Hannah Lee
Behind the Scenes: A Student Wins, a Nail Artist Emerges
A student wins, a nail artist emerges: When we met Ashley Gregory at America’s Beauty Show (ABS) in Chicago, she was a nail student who had just won the International Nail Technician of the Year division in the Stars Photo Competition.
by Staff
Troubleshooter: Netting Effect with Pure Pigments
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a netting effect with pure pigments over acrylics.
by Staff
Wax On, Strip Off
The new gel-polish line challenges everything we know about proper product removal.
by Staff
From School to Salon: PBA to Host Employment Webinar
This free online forum takes place on Monday, Aug. 26 at 12 p.m. Eastern.
by Sree Roy
Nail Artist Chronicles Life’s Ups and Downs
A nail technician and artist for 33 years, Tina Panariello has written about her struggles to succeed in this industry in an autobiography.
by NAILS staff
An Interview With Celebrity Nail Artist Maria Salandra
If you've watched Sex and the City or the Sopranos, you know Maria Salandra's work. Her client list includes Kelly Ripa, Rachel McAdams, Julia Roberts, Julianne Moore, Christina Aguilera, and Jennifer Garner. Senior editor Beth Livesay caught up with Salandra during a phone interview to find out what nail trends are hot with Hollywood stars and how to get celebrity-style nails at home. Salandra also gave us the scoop on Nutra Nail Gel.
by Staff
PBA Launches Campaign to Prevent Deregulation
This awareness campaign aims to build a stronger, more united front of licensed professionals, and arm them with information to share with their clients on why licensing is important to protect the public from potential harm and the spread of communicable diseases.
by NAILS staff
Fall 2013 Color Trends from the Pantone Institute
Here are the 10 colors the renowned color authority predicts will reign for fall.
by Staff
IBS Las Vegas 2013
More than 19,000 salon owners and beauty professionals made their way to the Las Vegas Convention Center June 21-24 for the International Beauty Show. Over 160 classes, conferences, and workshops were conducted at the event by leading industry professionals. Don’t miss next year’s show, June 14-16, 2014.
by Staff
Behind the Scenes: Heavy Metal Nails
Sisters Ginny and Donne Geer have long been fascinated with nail polish and nail art. They credit their mom with giving them early nail inspiration (even though they strayed from her traditional reds and pinks).
by NAILS Staff
Nails: The Guilt-Free Treat
“Even for those on a tight budget, nail products offer a relatively guilt-free treat with the power to change their options.”
by Staff
Troubleshooter: Color Fade with Pure Pigments
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a color fade with pure pigments over Shellac.
by Staff
Cosmoprof North America 2013 Attendance Increases 8% for a Sold-Out Show Floor
Flip through NAILS’ photo gallery for some of the highlights of this Las Vegas beauty trade show.
by Staff
Orly's New Look
Orly International introduces a new sophisticated look in all company facets, including an updated logo, packaging, in-store displays, and a newly designed website. The redesigned orlybeauty.com features video tutorials, how-to tips and insight on color and nail trends This video takes viewers behind the scenes of Orly's evolution.
by Staff
The First of its Kind on the Island [Honolulu Nail Academy school profile]
Honolulu Nail Academy is the only nail school in the entire state of Hawaii. With students from all over the world, the academy even lets aspiring nail techs take some of their lessons online.
by Jack Chavdarian