Behind the Scenes: The Rise of Gel Toes
One of the hottest trends sweeping the feet industry is gel toes. Risé Carter, national director of sales and education for NSI, did these polka dot gel toes for our May ’08 cover.
by Hannah Lee
Hannah Lee
Associate Publisher/Editor
Behind the Scenes: Creating Holiday Gold
Celebrity nail tech Tom Bachik created these monochromatic gold nails for our December cover. Recreate our cover look with these easy steps.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Don't Forget to Breathe
Sometimes all we need to do is pause to reflect on what matters most — our health,our loved ones, our freedom — and don’t forget to breathe.
by Hannah Lee
Behind The Scenes: A Family of Champions
For Tom Bachik there's lots to enjoy with a family and career doing nails in Hollywood.
by Hannah Lee
Behind the Scenes: A True Artist
Nail artist Vu Nguyen handpainted these amazing tattoo-inspired nails for the November cover of NAILS Magazine. Find out a little bit more about Vu and how he created the nail art.
by Hannah Lee
Squoval Nails Popular With Glamour Magazine Readers
On a recent web poll at Glamour.com, 57% of the respondents say they love the squoval shape.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: !#&*?
Is retail a dirty word?
by Hannah Lee
Secret Ingredient: Dead Sea Salts
The waters of the Dead Sea have been renowned for their therapeutic effects since ancient times. Two thousand years ago, the Jewish Roman historian Flavius wrote that the salts from the Dead Sea “heal the human body.”
by Hannah Lee
Knowles Sisters Are Crazy for Obama!
Beyonce and her sister Solange use their nails to show their support for democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Practice, Practice, Practice
Whether your aim is to compete professionally, or simply provide confident, skilled services, you must commit to practicing your craft.
by Hannah Lee
Behind The Scenes: Model Competitor
A 20-year nail tech has the chops for big competitions.
by Hannah Lee
Secret Ingredient: Honey
Cleopatra of Egypt regularly took honey and milk baths to maintain her youthful appearance.
by Hannah Lee
Charcoal Gray Is Hot For Pedis
As black's younger, just-a-tad lighter cousin, charcoal gray poilsh is hot this fall. Tempt your clients into trying it out on their toes!
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: A Little Something Extra
Consider branching outside the realm of nails to boost your bottom line.
by Hannah Lee
Secret Ingredient: Seaweed
Algotherapy is the use of seaweed or seaweed extracts in health or beauty treatments.
by Hannah Lee
On the Road: Mani Pedi Cutie!, Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Mani Pedi Cutie! caters to moms and daughters - providing them with their own individual space and needs.
by Hannah Lee
On My Mind: Girls Just Want to Have Pedicures
have you considered adding a few youth-focused services? They don’t need to include as many extras and you can charge a lower price so it’s affordable.
by Hannah Lee