Under the Microscope: Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissues that runs from the heel to the toes.
by Staff
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Troubleshooter: Removing Gel-Polish with Safety Bit
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows how to remove gel-polish using a safety bit, a bit designed with a smooth bald top to prevent nail techs from cutting their clients during the removal or refinement of enhancements.
by Staff
Trend Watch 2013
Value shoppers, time-challenged clients, and green consumers are just some of the growing phenomena noted in the 2013 Trend Report released by The Spa Association (SPAA).
by Staff
Get Connected
The Allied Health Association has launched a free beauty industry job board dedicated to providing information about job openings nationwide.
by Staff
An American in … Australia
Meet Erin Margrethe of Blonde Tiger in Melbourne, Australia.
by Staff
OPI Celebrates Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful
OPI has launched six limited-edition nail lacquers and a new Liquid Sand shade, inspired by Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful.
by Staff
On Film: Nail Art Documentary Released
The 35-minute documentary is the work of a Los Angeles-based filmmaker named Brass, who wanted to explore how nail art has evolved from the streets to high fashion.
by Sree Roy
Cover Look: Pearl Anniversary (NAILS February 2013)
NAILS Magazine's 30th anniversary cover features celebrity nail tech Tom Bachik who creates a classic jacquard look using gel-polish, polish, exclusive Minx nail applique patterns, and half pearls.Behind the scenes with NAILS Magazine's February Cover: http://www.nailsmag.com/demoarticle/96144/behind-the-scenes-our-pearl-anniversary-cover-nail-art-look
by Staff
3 Fun Textures for Spring
Textured nails still reign strong this Spring, and you’ve got lots of options.
by Sree Roy
Trend Watch: Spring 2013 Color Trends
“This season’s color palette emphasizes this need for balance, while at the same time allowing for individuality, self-expression, and excitement," says Leatrice Eiseman of the Pantone Color Institute.
by Sree Roy
Salon by Day, Nail School by Night
Situated in the back of a popular New York Salon, TW Nail Technology Inc. offers a 16-week nail program for nascent nail techs featuring intimate class sizes, practical workshops, and one-on-one attention.
A Great Resource From Milady
The Milady Education Network features online courses, videos, articles, and everything else you need to build the career of your dreams.
by Staff
The Theme’s the Thing: MWnails
At MWnails, a London-based nail bar with two locations, the clients are passengers, the techs are the cabin crew, and the salon’s interior is called the flight deck.
by Judy Lessin
Moor Mud Pedicure
The Kerstin Florian Moor Mud Masque stars in this pedicure by Emerge Spa and Salon that lets clients get their feet dirty.
by Staff
Diamond & 23 Karat Gold Treatment Pedicure
The gold product line from Linden Leaves is used to create this upscale pedicure at Luxe Beauty Lounge in Vancouver.
by Staff
Top E-Files On the Market
Mastering an e-file is no simple feat, but with so much education coming out now with hands-on video tutorials, nail techs have a better chance than ever to become e-file top guns at their salons. Here are some of the top e-files on the market and the latest videos online to help you stay on top of the game.
by Staff
Podiatrist-Owned CleanSpa Sets a Shining Example
CleanSpa is a partnership of a podiatrist and nail technicians in a new spa setting — the foot spa. Here, nail technicians have the opportunity to perform pedicures for people who not only need their services, but appreciate their special expertise.
by Denise Baich, CleanSpa director