Live Social Networking at Premiere Orlando NailTech Event
Nearly 300 members of the nail industry joined NAILS Magazine and BeautyTech.com at the Rosen Centre for a live social networking event during Premiere Orlando.
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Articles
Striplac: Gel-Polish Removable by Simply Peeling It Off
Introduced to the U.S. market at the Premiere Orlando trade show, Striplac by Alessandro International is a brand new gel-polish that comes off simply by peeling it off. No acetone soaking or wrapping required. Learn more on Alessandro International's website.
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Huffington Named PBA Business Forum Keynote Speaker
Author, entrepreneur, and media mogul Arianna Huffington will be the keynote speaker at the 2013 PBA Business Forum held during PBA Beauty Week.
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Why They Skip the Salon
A study by market intelligence firm Mintel found that expense plays a large role in why women do their nails at home, but it is not the only issue.
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Richard Hurter Acquires Kupa Inc.
Richard Hurter, who has been the driving force behind Kupa Inc. for the last 20 years, was a partner and has now acquired the entire company.
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Techs Publish Nail Art How-To Book
The founders of the popular blog, Hey, Nice Nails!, nail techs (and sisters) Donne and Ginny Geer have joined forces to bring readers Nail Candy.
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Father’s Day Nail Services
The percentage of men getting nail services in the United States has actually decreased in the last few years, according to the NAILS Big Book, dropping from 8.3% of your overall clientele in 2009 to the present 3%. Luckily, Father’s Day provides an excellent way for you to offer services specifically for male clients and maybe even an opportunity to turn them into regular customers. Here are some examples of how nail salons are marketing to male clients.
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NAILS Mani Cam: Premiere Orlando 2013
Check out some of the hottest nail trends from our red carpet mani cam at the Premiere Orlando beauty show.
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Professional Beauty Announces International Nail Competition Winners
In February, Professional Beauty London at Excel welcomed the finest in nail technical talent at the International Nail Competition.
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Rocker Shirley Manson Gets Artistic
In April, Artistic Nail Design senior educator Zoe Vokis applied Artistic Rock Hard Nails on Shirley Manson, the lead singer of the band Garbage, during Manson’s trip to Sydney, Australia.
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Retail Boutique: Gifts for Father’s Day
Let customers say happy Father’s Day with everything from beef jerky to leather goods. Whether practical or sentimental, these gifts are sure to brighten up any dad’s day.
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Is Merchant Cash Advance Right For You?
Merchant cash advances are easier to get than traditional bank loans. Advantages include quick funding and a repayment schedule that is tied to the salon’s cash flow.
by Scott Griest
Bridal Ready
It’s the biggest day of your client’s life. It could also mean big business for you, as you prepare to do the nails of the bride, her party, and possibly even those of the groom. Helping your client nail her big day is a process that could begin months in advance. Learn what you have to do to prepare yourself and your bride for nails that will live on in photos happily ever after.
by Beth Livesay
My Other Life: Dori Swope, Juggler
A nail tech at Essence Hair Salon in Pasadena, Calif., Dori Swope first learned to juggle at age 16 when she was taught by a cute boy who lived nearby.
by Judy Lessin
Personal Trainer: Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common complaint among techs due to the nature of our posture: In a typical day, we can spend hours hunched over a desk or a pedi tub.
I Heart Acrylics
The cornerstone of the nail industry’s foundation, acrylics helped build the manicuring business into what it is today. Manufacturers are still continuing to innovate and improve upon the products and techniques. With support from manufacturers and with die-hard acrylic clients, the art of an acrylic sculpt and 3-D design is thriving among the latest generation of acrylic nail technicians. Here are some of the latest acrylic products.
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Behind the Scenes: Metallic Nails
Multi-Colored Metallics: Young Nails educator Melissa De La Cruz created the May 2013 cover of NAILS with an "almanetto" shape, a hybrid of the almond and stiletto nails.
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