Beth Livesay

Whale Spa Introduces Rose Gold Chairs

Whale Spa introduces new customer chair models with bases dipped in 18k rose gold. 

Orly Color Labs Comes to L.A.

Orly has always been proud of its Los Angeles roots. The brand is now giving locals and visitors alike a chance to drop in to their storefront near L.A.’s upscale shopping mecca The Grove for a unique color experience.

Why Jojoba is the Answer to Summer-Ready Feet

No one likes being cooped up all winter long, and the same goes for your clients’ feet. Jojoba Pedi Scrubs can help nail techs give clients the summer-ready feet they’ve been waiting for.

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Behind the Scenes: Colorful Coffin Nails

Learn how cover artist Bel Fountain-Townsend created the colorful coffin nails for the June cover. 

On My Mind: Under the Influence

Executive editor Beth Livesay discusses the effect influencers have on the industry.

CND For Libertine Autumn/Winter 2019

Libertine’s AW19 collection came to L.A. Friday. The theme of the show was Memento Mori, an experience of the rich, ethereal, and embellished. 

Crowdsourcing: How do you introduce clients to new product lines?

This month we asked nail techs: How do you introduce clients to  new product lines?

Trend Watch: Yellow

Marigold hues are a go-to for Generation Z.

Behind the Scenes: The Footnanny Treatment For Feet

Who better to take on the cover of our foot care issue than the Footnanny herself? 

On the Road: The W Nail Bar

While on the Salon Fanatic Tour, I discovered the W Nail Bar, a popular nail chain in the Columbus, Ohio area with four locations in Columbus alone. I visited one inside a DSW store in the Easton Market.

Crowdsourcing: How do you deal with negative comments on your social media?

This month we asked nail techs: How do you deal with negative comments on your social media?

Celebrity-Inspired Festival Nails

London-based celebrity nail artist Liga Tukmane shares one of her favorite nail looks  for singer (and nail art lover) Lily Allen, using pastels and foil. 

Trend Watch: Surf

Hang ten with these summer-ready looks.

Pop Nail Art For My Perfect Me Campaign

The My Perfect Me campaign shoot took place at Coty headquarters in Calabasas, Calif. and featured monchromatic nail art. 

Behind the Scenes: Stained Glass Gel Nails

This cover features LeChat’s translucent gel-polish line, Perception, giving the nails a stained glass appearance after curing. 

On My Mind: Competitive Nature

Executive editor Beth Livesay discusses competitiveness between manufacturers in the nail industry. 

Crowdsourcing: Do you credit people who inspire your work?

This month we asked nail techs: Do you credit people who inspire your work? If so, how?