My Other Life: Caroline Garcia, Folded Book Artist
For Cobb, Calif.-based nail tech Caroline Garcia, creating folded book art is a passion that borders on obsession.
by Judy Lessin
Judy Lessin
Features Editor
Celebrate Jackson Pollock’s Birthday With Drip Nail Art
Abstract expressionist artist Jackson Pollock — born this day in 1912 — was best known for his drip-style paintings. Pretty cool that we're still dripping today!
by Judy Lessin
Profile of a Fungus Fighter
In an in-depth interview with NAILS, pharmaceutical scientist Dr. Win L. Chiou discusses his nearly-50-year-long quest to beat toenail fungus and why he thinks he’s finally done it.
by Judy Lessin
[White-on-White] Salon Decor We Love
White is a tricky color when it comes to decor. It can evoke purity, cleanliness, or class, but when used without relief, it can be stark and sterile. So who does white just right?
by Judy Lessin
11 Smart Things to Do During the January Lull
If January brings a slowdown in the number of clients knocking at your door, don’t let it get you down. Use this extra time to do all those things you know you should be doing, but can never seem to fit into your normally busy day.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Shirlee Ann Kerr, Writer/Columnist
The Calling: Glendora, Calif.-based celebrity manicurist Shirlee Ann Kerr is a poet, lyricist, creative writer, and beauty and fashion columnist.
by Judy Lessin
Morgan Taylor Lacquer Takes Over the World. . . or at Least Times Square
Morgan Taylor’s newest consumer ad campaign debuted last week in New York’s Times Square.
by Judy Lessin
Restore Damaged Toenails With LCN Barefoot
A strong yet flexible gel, Barefoot allows techs to restore toenails that have been partially damaged or are missing completely.
by Judy Lessin
Mani Monday: Winning Winter Nail Art From Mario Tricoci
Nail techs at Chicago-area Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas recently vied to create the best winter-themed nail art in a friendly company-wide competition.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Nellie Neal, Holiday Home Decorator
Over the past five years, nail tech Nellie Neal has established a custom holiday decor business — called Jingle Nells — that warms and brightens clients’ homes during the long Minnesota winters.
by Judy Lessin
Rising Star Pens Nail Art Book
Ami Vega’s new book, Designer Nails: Create Art at Your Fingertips, presents 50 different nail looks that vary in difficulty and detail.
by Judy Lessin
Salon Decor Reflects an Artist’s Soul
When it comes to decor, Graffiti Nail Bar breaks all the rules, says owner Lauren Boyd.
by Judy Lessin
CND’s Italian Distributor Hosts a Country-Wide Contradictions Day
CND’s Italian distributor hosted a country-wide “Contradictions Day” to celebrate autumn and the launch of the company’s 2015 Fall Contradictions Collection.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Steven Hall, Innkeeper
Suite Romance: Several nights a week, you’ll find nail tech Steven Hall 20 miles away from his Janesville, Wis., salon in beautiful Lake Geneva, working the evening shift as an innkeeper at the Lazy Cloud Bed & Breakfast.
by Judy Lessin
California Board Eases Pedi Liner Sanitation Rules
As of July 1, 2015, California nail techs using disposable pedicure liners can skip the 10-minute disinfecting soak of their pedicure basin between clients.
by Judy Lessin
Bellacures Pink Ribbon Fundraiser Supports the Get In Touch Foundation
Bellacures clients can donate $5 to the Get In Touch Foundation and receive a pretty pink bow on their nails as a thank you for their contribution.
by Judy Lessin
My Other Life: Sherri Traweek, Scareactor
Nightmare on Singapore Street: Nail tech Sherri Traweek spends her Halloweens performing as a scareactor at a haunted house.
by Judy Lessin