How are you feeling about your nail skills? Hopefully not too bad, but we all could use improvement and striving for constant improvement is what keeps us fresh and ever changing. Taking classes is such an
How important is networking? There are so many opportunities to be in involved in the nail community outside the bubble around your table! I was so impressed with the power of industry networking last week in
Do you recall my past musings about turtle nails? I tend to forever be on the hunt for designs that make me smile and show or hint at turtles in some way. For last week’s trip
Do you listen to Nail Talk Radio? I try to tune in when I am in the position to do so, my favorite is when I can listen AND be in the chat room :o) This
Do you feel a little pinked out some Octobers? It seems like every company in the industry has jumped on the pink bandwagon and while it is a very worthy cause there are other things out
Ever think about doing the nails, design, or imaging for a book cover? Here is a chance for you! Trish Rock is an award-winning nail artist who works with the nail industry by mentoring nail technicians
How much do you love doing nails? I love feeling the energy of other people who love doing nails. Doing demos this past weekend nail after nail, I remembered how the excitement with each crowd of
With football season back in full swing, I want to know what services you offer to cater to the client who is a fan. Do you have college team specials or NFL tips or toes? What
Do you think people will ever hear the numbers 9/11 again without cringing a bit? I have a hard time thinking of that day. Whether it seemed to impact you personally back then, it impacts many
Note from Holly: Have you been wondering what exactly these LED light things are that everyone is talking about all of a sudden and how they differ from a UV lamp like we have become used
Have you ordered your holiday retail stash yet?As I’m in between clients today drooling over the fab cucumber pamper pack and limited-time Solar Oil with the special scent CND will have and trying to decide how
Note from Holly: Here’s a guest blog from Tanya Sisson. Tanya is an experienced professional in the nail industry. Licensed since 1989, she has been involved in education from the start of her career. Tanya enjoyed
Have you taken the “Who Are You” quiz at cnd.com yet? While it gives you an idea on a nail coating that suits you, it is also a useful tool to help you start the thought
Do you have a “nail friend”? You know the one person who gets the “industry stuff”? I am fortunate enough to have lots of nail friends, but one whom also happens to be one of my
Hi! How are things going this week? After the blog about being proactive, there were some comments asking for help on figuring out where to start. How about we make a game plan together? The first
Do you ever read the directions on nail products? Maybe a glimpse to be sure you’re using it properly or just full steam ahead because how hard could it really be anyway? Sometimes you can get
Do you offer any fun sideline services in the salon? Mine is body art. Since I offer the service, I also read the newsletter from Amerikan Body Art, which is the company I use. This month’s