[InternatioNAILS] Germany: Focusing on What They Do Best
UV gels remain the most popular nail medium in modern Germany, where nail professionals typically specialize in either hands or feet (not both).
by Sree Roy
Sree Roy
Contributing Editor
[InternatioNAILS] India: Nails Emerge From Under the Beauty Umbrella
No longer just an afterthought to hair, skin care, and makeup services, the professional nail industry on the Asian subcontinent is having a moment in the sun.
by Sree Roy
5 Group Projects for the Classroom
Prepare your students for the real world by engaging them with their classmates.
by Sree Roy
[InternatioNAILS] Vietnam: A Tale of Two Countries
Inspired by friends and family members who found success in the nail industry in the United States, a new generation of nail techs rises in Vietnam.
by Sree Roy
NAILS Guide to Nail Education
Discover all the opportunities for advanced learning with our free guide to nail education. NAILS’ Guide to Nail Education contains both branded and independent classes and includes information about the topics covered, course dates and times, cost, and more.
by Sree Roy
Turn Your Students Into Champions Via SkillsUSA Competitions
These contests, established in 1967, test students on real-world skills and connect them with potential employers. The Nail Care category lets students compete with other aspiring techs from around the country. The 52nd SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference — including the SkillsUSA Championships — will be held in Louisville, Ky., June 20-24, 2016.
by Sree Roy
How to Conquer the Commitment-Shy Client
Give yourself a leg up by getting more clients to commit to standing appointments. Our experts tell you how.
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5 Group Projects to Spur Teamwork
Prepare your students for the real world by engaging them with their classmates.
by Sree Roy
U.K. Student Brings Home Gold in WorldSkills International Nail Competition
Stoke on Trent beauty student Andrea Gordon wowed judges with her Alice in Wonderland-inspired fantasy design.
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Nails by Temika
Detroit may have declared bankruptcy, but that’s not stopping talented entrepreneurs like Tamika Johnson from keeping a healthy cash flow.
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Empire Beauty Schools Raise $45,000+ for Domestic Violence Victims
'Tis the season for do-gooding. Be inspired with charitable ideas to improve your school and your community.
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5 Field Trips You Should Fit Into Your Nail Program
An out-of-class experience can enhance your students' excitement about their beauty career. From attending a tradeshow to shopping the local beauty supply, here are some places to start.
by Sree Roy
What's more important for a newly licensed tech to build her business: technical skills or people skills?
With required school hours varying across the country, and some states requiring less than 100 hours to graduate from a nail program, we asked a cross-section of the nail industry — from school instructors to salon owners to veteran nail techs — a timely question: For newly licensed nail techs, what is more important initially in building your business: top-notch technical skills or top-notch people skills? Why?
by Sree Roy
Inspiring Instructor: Q&A with Kathy Emery
“I teach from the heart and not the head,” says the 2013 N.F. Cimaglia Educator of the Year.
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Team Players at Royal Beauty Careers
A new school-wide competition proved a rousing success among students and didn’t cost the school an extra cent to run.
by Sree Roy
Attracting the Busy Client
Bursting the “Too Busy” Bubble: Employees these days aren’t taking their vacation days... or even their lunch breaks. How can nail salons capture this time-strapped clientele?
by Sree Roy
Red Carpet Ready
Admirers flocked to Gina Silvestro’s Swarovski crystal-adorned nails like paparazzi to Brangelina.
by Sree Roy