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Now in its fifth year, the Nail Tech Event of the Smokies has dropped the word “networking” from its title and turned into a full-fledged tradeshow. Taking place this year at the Gatlinburg Convention Center on Sunday, June 24, the event hosted 27 nail companies, more than 50 educators, several company owners, and 200 nail tech attendees.
No detail was overlooked at Essie’s first-ever flagship salon, which opened in June at the newly renovated Samuel Shriqui Salon on 65th Street and Madison Avenue in New York City.
Nail tech and salon owner Maisie Dunbar explains the true cuticle, plus shares testimonials for her spa, Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge in Silver Spring, Md.
Embed crushed shells and fimo clay slices into orange acrylic to create this fun design by Lorri Silvestre.
This video, created by a nail art and do-it-yourself blogger, shows how to make road map nail art by using a simple road map, white nail polish, and warm water.
We collected Halloween-themed nail art from our Nail Art Gallery to show off the seasonal spirit through these spooky designs, including the cost and time spent creating these designs.
This pink and red design is perfect for Valentine's Day or year-round.
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, MaeLing Parrish shows how to make a fun etch design in gel-polish using a dotting tool.
Make your clients happy with this nail art design by Oanh Le.
Designer Nail Products shows how to create a Hello Kitty stlletto nail art design.
With so many social media outlets at your fingertips, it’s easy to market yourself these days. But you still need a plan — and it needs to be a good one. Industry coach and consultant Bryan Durocher of Durocher Enterprises offers the following bits of wisdom to make sure you’re not just spinning your wheels.
Millie Haynam, a small business strategist, trainer, speaker, and writer with more than 30 years of beauty industry experience shares her knowledge in a new book.
Insurer Hiscox USA has expanded its professional liability and general liability policies to nail and beauty professionals.
“Commission encourages an ‘I/me’ culture. Team-based pay encourages a ‘we/us/the team/the customer/the company’ culture,” says Neil Ducoff, founder and CEO of Strategies.
Minx has created a collection of six designs that can be applied by consumers at home and is offering them only to trained beauty professionals to sell in their salons.
Famous Names’ Dadi’Oil absorbs quickly and penetrates deeply, enhancing flexibility and preventing nail brittleness.
Be sure to download “Stay Healthy and Safe While Giving Manicures and Pedicures,” a recently released 20-page booklet created by OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
