From Runway to Reality
CND Education Ambassadors translate runway looks from the Blonds F/W 2014 show onto actual nail tips using CND's Modern Folklore collection.
by Beth Livesay
Beth Livesay
Executive Editor
It’s the Little Things That Count: Make Your Client Feel Special
It’s crucial to make each and every client who walks in your door feel special. There are little things you can do that make a big difference and ultimately keep your clients coming back for more.
by Beth Livesay
Acrylics Are Here to Stay
A look at some successful acrylic-focused salons.
by Beth Livesay
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Sponsored by CND Announces Top 24
The applications came in for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist sponsored by CND. We excitedly read through every answer, watched YouTube video diaries, gazed in awe at nail art photos, and scoured social media to narrow it down to the Top 24.
by Beth Livesay
Trend Watch: Fairy Tale
Feminine prints with opulent finishes such as velvet, glitter, and metallics make for a luxurious look.
by Beth Livesay
Footnanny Brand Launch
Celebrities and industry insiders toasted Gloria Williams last night at Bugatta Supper Club as she had her branding launch party.
by Beth Livesay
Black Nail Brigade
Nail tech Claudia Iacovetto of C-C My Nails in Newcastle, Wyoming, reminds us that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
by Beth Livesay
Trend Watch: Radiant Orchid
Pantone’s color of the year is a mix of fuchsia, purple, and pink that exudes confidence and warmth.
by Beth Livesay
Good Things Come in Small Packages
Next Top Nail Artist top six competitor, Jane Moate, is known for her quirky style and fun YouTube videos. Her most recent endeavor, Jane’s Tiny Things, is a line of Etsy products the nail artist developed, featuring her Tiny Nail Decals.
by Beth Livesay
Fillion’s Footwork
TV star Nathan Fillion is known for his work on Castle, but after his appearance on Conan last night, he might be better known as a nail artist.
by Beth Livesay
Once Was Enough: Things Nail Techs Say They Will Never Try Again
We all make mistakes. These salon owners shared things they tried once and will never try again. Consider these cautionary tales before making your next business decision.
by Beth Livesay
Q&A With Marianthi Tsitsopoulou
Greek nail artist Mariantha Tsitsopoulou is transforming the way we look at nails. Her preference for 3-D nail art makes it so that designs literally pop out at you from the nail. We asked this professional nail artist and salon owner about her passion and process.
by Beth Livesay
Year of the Orchid
Pantone announced that Radiant Orchid will be the color of the year for 2014.
by Beth Livesay
Trend Watch: '90s
Logos, overalls, plaids, and florals are all back as an ode to this colorful and bold decade.
by Beth Livesay
The Lowdown On JLo’s Latest Mani
JLo's latest manicure from Tom Bachik is revealed in her new music video.
by Beth Livesay
How to Hand Draw Lace
If you appreciate the intricacy of hand-drawn designs, this technique by Lisa Holden of LAH Nails in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada can be beautifully recreated to look exactly like expensive fabric.
by Beth Livesay
Trend Watch: Hologram
Ever so prismatic, this mix of color is like an optical illusion.
by Beth Livesay