Behind the Scenes: Abstract Winter Nail Art
Vu Nguyen demos his hand painted winter design using Gelish Art Form Gel.
by Beth Livesay
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NAILS 2019 Readers' Choice Results
You’ve cast your ballots and we’ve tallied the results. Now — drumroll please — we’re proud to announce the winners of our 2019 NAILS Readers’ Choice Awards.
by Staff
How Much Does a Salon Point-of-Sale System Cost?
Salon POS solutions range in price from free to $200/month and up. Typically prices are based on the number of users, and there may be additional costs for installation, hardware, and payment processing.
by Sree Roy
NAILS Readers' Choice Awards: Top 20 Favorite New Products
Find out what products were nail techs' favorites this year!
by Staff
Chin Up! Techniques to Improve Your Attitude (and Your Client’s Attitude) During a Bad Day
Next time you or your client is in a grumpy mood, try these techniques to turn around a bad attitude.
Three Reasons to Continue Sanitation Education
Ongoing education about sanitation is crucial to keeping your salon safe, and it can even help you market your salon to clients, too.
My Other Life: Kostadina Tsihlas, Rhythmic Gymnastics Teacher
Athens-based nail tech Kostadina Tsihlas sees her job as a rhythmic gymnastics teacher as another aspect of her creativity, alongside nails.
Small Business Saturday Ideas for Salons and Spas
Small Business Saturday is fast approaching! Here's how salons, spas and barbershops can create promotions that encourage customers to shop small.
Mural Contest Call for Entries
Why limit yourself to a single nail tip when you can bring big ideas to life on a canvas of five or even 10 tips? NAILS is now accepting entries for its 2020 Nail Mural Contest.
by Staff
On My Mind: The Future of Beauty
When it comes to nail products, the link between professional and consumer is undeniable. I have been to several industry events that catered to both pro and consumer, but recently I attended FounderMade Discovery, an event geared solely toward the future of consumer beauty, wellness, and food.
by Beth Livesay
Cozy Sweater Nail Art Tutorial
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” says Athens-based nail tech Stella Sampson. “Everyone loves Christmas sweaters, so how about wearing them on nails too?”
by Staff
Nails From the 2019 AMAs
Celebrities sported crystal-studded nails at the 2019 American Music Awards.
by Staff
Do I Need Salon-Specific Business Management Software?
Whether you manage a one-person salon or a large chain, a salon point-of-sale (POS) system that meets your business’ specific needs provides vital help with payments, scheduling, reporting, and more.
by Sree Roy
Sketch to Creation: One Salon’s Design Journey
When Karen Zerbo decided to open a salon she knew she needed an interior designer who understood salons. Her research led her to Michele Pelafas, a Chicago-based design firm who specializes in salons and custom beauty furniture. From concept to completion, here is Zerbo’s journey to opening the doors of her brand new salon.
Crystal Nail Art Featured in Swarovski Locations
Nail tech Kelsey McQuay, who is an educator for Swarovski and Akzentz, recently had her work distributed across 34 Swarovski store locations. Nails were also highlighted in a recent collaboration between CND and Swarovski.
Add Genuine Crystal Gemstones to Nail Art
Iris Unique offers a new line of raw, natural crystals, said to have unique healing properties, for use in nail art.
Nicest Thing About Being in Beauty School with Your Dad? Everything
Keeping it all in the family, this Dad and daughter keep each other inspired as they train to become beauty professionals.
by Anne Moratto