
Gel II Color Application
Gel II color application

Gel II color application

Step by step application of Gel II Pink & White application.

A licensed nail tech for five years, Missi Barry sells custom-blended indie nail polish.

Nancy Dodd sent us an e-mail — subject line “awesome nail tech” — a few months ago, singing the praises of S. Maria Chheo-Shen, who has influenced her life via YouTube tutorials and Facebook nail giveaways.

Learn to recognize changes in the skin that could indicate skin cancer and educate your clients about the importance of early treatment.

“Long gone are the days of big burly monkeys working the club doors. I’m 5-foot-3-inches tall and can do the same job as a 7-foot giant,” says Anthea Thomas, owner of Cornwall, England-based Ant’s Nails and co-owner of GSD Property Protection Services.

Gelish educator Rose Velez and her team of manicurists were tapped to apply Gelish manicures on the models backstage at the Case-Mate ShowCase 2013.

Have you ever accidentally washed and dried a wool sweater and been astounded at the results? Well, nail tech and salon owner Kathy Dent of Salon Glow in Reno, Nev., shrinks 100% wool sweaters and skirts on purpose to make adorable purses and hats she sells in her salon’s retail section.

“I had the purses made as a way to advertise and start conversations,” says Geneva Holcomb of Imagio Salon and Spa in League City, Texas, who created two custom Miche Bags that boldly proclaim her love of the nail industry.

Kupa has a new look at www.kupainc.com.

Wellx is the latest online hub for spa professionals to connect with other wellness experts and their clients.

To thank the passionate professionals who have made Tweezerman the brand it is today, the company has created the VIP Professional Program.

PHAB stands for Performance in Hair and Beauty — and it’s the first performance-based service standard aimed at dramatically improving the client’s experience with stylists, beauticians, and nail technicians.

Eye Kandy Cosmetics launched a full line of glitters made specifically to wear safely around the eyes. I found that these glitters were perfect for use in nail services.

In August, OPI Products announced the appointment of John Heffner as the brand’s new president and general manager.

Inspired by the Far East, this style translates to the West in such exotic flourishes as obi belts, kimono sleeves, and origami pleating.

Cover tech Hillary Fry explains how she got the “hammered metal” look featured on NAILS’ January 2013 cover.