Bahamas, Baby!
The owner of Kai’s Kottage in Titusville, Fla., Kai Keach flies to Andros Island in the Bahamas once a month for a few days to deliver nail and skin care services on the navy base there.
by Judy Lessin
Articles
White Glitter Flower
Kenneth Vu uses acrylic and glitter to create this floral design.
by Staff
Love Triangles
Tanaira Carrington uses gels and pigments to create this geometric design.
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Simple Spring Ombré
Shawntay Johnson uses a sponge to fade the colors in this nail art design, then applies glitter top coat.
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Happy Hibiscus
This floral French by Jeanna Burtner is perfect for clients that want a flash of color.
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Finishing Touches: Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer Debuts
New from powerhouse Hand & Nail Harmony (makers of Gelish) comes a professional polish line that sets itself apart by pushing the envelope in polish colors and finishes.
by Sree Roy
Kansas Salon Does Things Its Own Way
With its own brand of polish, complimentary products, and parties, Fairway, Kan.-based Hoopla offers a twist on the traditional salon experience.
De-Stress Clients With Cuccio Herbal Detoxsoak
Detoxsoak from Cuccio Naturalé is a 15-minute standalone service featuring a rejuvenating foot soak followed by a Somatology-technique massage of the feet and legs to balance, de-stress, and refresh.
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Waterless Hand-Washing for Sensitive Skin
Ultronics’ Ultracare for Hands is an alcohol-free, waterless antiseptic handwash that is non-drying and non-irritating for sensitive hands.
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Into Alternative Healing? Try Foot Zone Therapy
We know what you’re thinking. Foot Zone Therapy must just be another name for foot reflexology. Not so, says Kristen Bowen, a Foot Zone Therapy practitioner and instructor based in North Logan, Utah.
by Judy Lessin
The Writing on the Wall: Facebook Marketing
“Your Facebook wall is a conversation with your clients and should be engaging,” says Phil Evans of Salon Guru.
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Cater to Media VIPs
“If you’re just getting started working with your local media, a VIP card is an excellent tool to put in the hands of local newspaper and magazine editors, TV program segment producers, hotel concierges, etc.,” says Sharon Esche of Esche & Alexander Public Relations.
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She’s No Pushover
As much as she loves doing nails, Dana Gonzalez-Kurtz, owner of Artistry of the Nail at Salon Shibumi in Portland, Ore., draws the line at doing things that eat into the profits she’s entitled to.
by Judy Lessin
The Apprentice
Donald Trump may have given apprenticeship some glamour, but aspiring nail techs have been completing these hands-on training programs for years pre-dating the hit show “The Apprentice”. (And instead of hearing “you’re fired,” nail tech apprentices hear “you’re licensed!”) Before you sign up for an apprenticeship, take on an apprentice at your salon, or set out to get your state’s laws changed on the subject, here’s what you need to know.
by Sree Roy
Snoopy Nail Art Tutorial
YouTube nail artist Meliney shows how to create nail art inspired by everyone's favortie beagle.
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Salon-Ready Students [Nail Logic School Profile]
Using her more than 19 years of experience as a nail tech, nail competitor, and manufacturer educator, Mindy Morgan times students at Nail Logic The Institute of Nail Technology to ensure efficient services, encourages artistic growth, and even teaches students how to use an e-file.
by Sree Roy
Minx Underwear Nail Art Sneak Peak
Minx Nails educator Mirka Poikkeus shows a sneak peak of the new Minx Underwear heat-activated nail art appliques. You Might Also Like:Minx Underwear on the NAILS From the Editors blog
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