3 Ways to Bling Out Nails
We've noticed an uptick in bejeweled and high-end nail looks at salons worldwide.
by Sree Roy
Sree Roy
Contributing Editor
On the Road: CA->GA for My Wedding Nails
When there’s a wedding on the NAILS staff, you can bet that the bridal nails get a huge amount of attention. My nails were custom designed by Minx in Southern California and applied by Tashina “Poochie” Green of Poochiez Pawz Nail Studio in Atlanta.
by Sree Roy
Read My Nails
If you still get a hard copy of the newspaper, here’s a use for it you may not have thought of: newspaper nails.
by Sree Roy
Your Guide to Nail Repairs & Reinforcements
There are a variety of nail issues, from the everyday bitten-nails to the all-out chip or crack, that require you to call in reinforcements. Whether using acrylic or gel (or even a tea bag), we offer some ways to strengthen nails into long-lasting beauts.
by Sree Roy
No Muss, No Fuss Nail Art Coatings
Full-coverage nail art coatings let you apply nail art without ever busting out a striper brush or a glitter shaker, even in chrome textures or with rhinestones. Get your salon on board with this trend by stocking up on these spill-proof options.
by Sree Roy
5 Nail Art Blogs Worth Bookmarking
We recommend For Your Nails Only, Painted Lady Fingers, Hey, Nice Nails!, Burgers and Nails, and 365 Days of Nail Art as worthy of an Internet bookmark. Find out why.
by Sree Roy
Trend Watch: The Right Angle
Definition: The 90-degree angle shows up creatively in fall designs.
by Sree Roy
Mani Table with the Works
When G Elizondo couldn’t find a manicure table to meet all of her specifications, she designed her own. We love how she built up, not out, adding an extra horizontal tier to get the clean workspace she desired.
by Sree Roy
Double-Duty Manicures
These salon manicures can transition from day-to-night with a simple at-home adjustment.
by Sree Roy
Crowning Moment
Viewers of the Miss USA pageant live telecast were treated to seeing nail industry star Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI executive VP and artistic director, who was one of the pageant’s celebrity judges.
by Sree Roy
Should You Be a Groupon Groupie?
Daily deal sites like Groupon, LivingSocial, and countless others allure nail salons to advertise by their amazing reach and lightning-fast response times, but are they worth the pain in the you know what?
by Sree Roy
My Day as a Beauty Industry Lobbyist
I visit Capitol Hill with the Professional Beauty Association to talk about pending legislation that could save salon owners thousands of dollars. Part of a PBA Lobby Day team, I met with Congress members to help the beauty industry’s voice be heard.
by Sree Roy
Recent Grad Shares Her Winning Nail Art
We recently heard from Heather Smith of Nescopeck, Pa., who created 3-D acrylic sculptured nails — very impressive, especially for a newbie!
by Sree Roy
Faux Snakeskin Mani-Pedi
If using real snakeskin to create a venomously hot mani-pedi gives you the creeps, then here’s a step-by-step to create faux snakeskin nails in your salon.
by Sree Roy
S-s-snakeskin Mani-Pedi
This nail service from Bio Sculpture Gel uses naturally shed snakeskin to create a venomously hot look.
by Sree Roy
On The Road: DC-MD-VA
When visiting the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, we couldn’t just stop at just one salon since we don’t get over that way too often. Follow along as we discover unique salons in D.C., central Maryland, and northern Virginia.
by Sree Roy
The Lola Lifestyle
Lola is the face of Jessica Cosmetics' GELeration; you may have seen her plastered on the company’s marketing materials for its new gel-polish line.
by Sree Roy