On My Mind: 30 Years Old ... My How We've Grown
Editor Hannah Lee reflects on NAILS Magazine's 30th anniversary.
by Hannah Lee
Articles
A Mecca for Multitaskers
Nobody has any time anymore. That’s the simple premise behind Fix Beauty Bar, which opened last September in New York City and has been growing rapidly ever since.
by Judy Lessin
Americanails Expands
Americanails acquired United Nails in August 2012.
by Staff
A Tribute to His Clients
In Hairspray, High Heels, and Second Hand Smoke, cosmetologist Frank Meyner shares his stories from behind the chair.
by Staff
On The Road: Cosi Fan Tutte
The name of this salon comes from Mozart’s opera, meaning “Women are so like that!” And this Laguna Beach, Calif., salon is meant for women who like to be pampered. Owner Jae’tte Burneo offers custom nail art surrounded by shabby chic decor, all overlooking the ocean.
by Beth Livesay
Gelish VitaGel Application and Removal
A demo on how to properly apply and remove Hand and Nail Harmony's VitaGel.
by Staff
Boutique: Valentine’s Day Gifts
Sell an assortment of Valentine’s Day gifts for him, her, and them! Everything from clever cards to sparkling champagne glasses will cover all of your clients’ bases.
by Staff
Troubleshooter: Proper Mix Ratio
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI educator Dawn Sharp shows how to get a proper acrylic mix ratio.
by Staff
Nail Art and Styles from the Spring 2013 Fashion Week Runways
Light and nude nails ruled the runways.
by Staff
ISSE 2013: Fun, Easy Rose Nail Art with Orly GelFX
Sam Biddle, international educator for Orly, creates a fun and easy rose nail art design using Orly's GelFX gel nail lacquer and Instant Artist polish at the International Salon and Spa Expo Long Beach.
by Staff
Manicuring Veteran Rakes in Clients With New Shop
With an almost 20-year career in the nail industry, Cammy Nguyen opened Blossom Beauty Lounge last year and has attracted heaps of customers with affordable nail art, talented techs, and more.
All the Single Ladies
We often hear stories from techs who credit their spouse for carrying the financial burden while they built their nail business. But what if that’s not an option?
Under the Microscope: Corns
A corn is a horny growth of thickened skin, often with a central seed of hardened, dead skin cells.
by Staff
My Other Life: Teresa Phelps, Sheriff’s Deputy
A law enforcement veteran with 22 years under her belt, Teresa Phelps is currently a sheriff’s deputy for the Bell County Sheriff’s Office. She’s also the owner of Texas Elegance Nail Spa in Harker Heights, Texas, and a natural nail specialist.
by Judy Lessin
Personal Trainer: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Addressed early, there are at-home prevention and management techniques for carpal tunnel syndrome, though in certain cases, surgery may be needed.
by Sree Roy
Duck Nails Are a "Not" On "What Not To Wear"
Giving up her duck nails causes a breakdown on the TV series "What Not to Wear" (episode "Tristen"), as nail tech Julie Kandalec keeps her cool and gives Tristen a classier nail look. (Kandalec tells us it took her five hours to re-do these nails.)
by Staff
In-“spa”-rational Reading
At New York City-based spa chain Bliss, they believe reading makes you a brighter and happier person. That’s why the spa is partnering with a series of authors as part of its new Paging Happiness book club.
by Judy Lessin