Trend Watch: Quilted
Inspired by the criss-cross decorative pattern of the bed covering.
by Sree Roy
Sree Roy
Contributing Editor
Turning the Tables on Salon Furnishings
Every piece of furniture should tell a story, and Kelly Ramirez’s are more colorful than most.
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Rosy Outlook
All that glitters is not gold — its daintier sister shade rose gold is anointing fingers this fall.
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I Want #INAD
One New York nail tech’s vision for “International Nail Art Day” (#INAD, à la social media) caused nail fanatics from all over the globe to flock to social media on Saturday, Aug. 3, to share amazing nail looks and participate in a dialogue about the miniature form of self-expression.
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Tie-Dye, Plus Alterations
Adrienne Bishop wanted a little more dye in the tie-dye nail design style she learned from her friend Becky Wroblewski.
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Should You Encourage a Student Who Wants to Open Her Own Salon Right After Graduation?
While school instructors all want what’s best for their students after graduation, it’s a hard call as to whether lofty initial ventures will pay off or backfire. We asked nail school instructors and owners: Should you encourage or discourage a nail student who wants to open her own salon immediately after graduation?
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Trend Watch: Fall 2013 Color Trends
This season, designers express the many moods of fall with skillfully arranged collections that will enhance and enliven consumer outlooks as the colder months set in.
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Bumper Sticker to Get Behind
Here’s a message that sticks.
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Black-and-White and Chic All Over
To recreate these Joker Nails in your salon, use a ballpoint nail art tool (with a tiny amount of base coat on the tip for stickiness) or tweezers to pick up the studs.
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Books to Buy: WAH Nails 2 and a Professional Nail Art Compilation
It may be time to officially declare 2013 as the Year of the Nail Art Book. Two more colorfulhow-to tomes just hit the shelves, with both of these new arrivals being from across thepond in the U.K.
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Tricks for Tool Buying
In the market for a new cuticle nipper or curette? We explain what to look for in six of the most common metal implements.
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Bring in Salon Owners to Motivate Your Students
After speaking to a class at Montgomery County Public Schools, Maisie Dunbar finds her real-world insights help guide nail students.
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A Festivus for the Nail Artist in Us
While sports fans were glued to their televisions the weekend of Wimbledon, U.K. fashionistas found a reprieve in the region’s first Nail Art Festival.
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Lacy & Racy
Bryan Vu encases the openwork fabric in clear acrylic stiletto nails, creating a fresh, flirtatious full set.
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Websites Worth Watching: NSI Nail Trend Spotlight
Put your own spin on the nail infatuation of the moment, with NSI’s convenient color suggestions and how-tos.
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Fix Your Customer Service to Fix Your School’s Dropout Rate, Educational Policy Institute Study Finds
Four reasons for student departure account for 84% of schools' attrition rates, according to the Educational Policy Institute. And they might not be the reasons you think.
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Help Students Create Impressive Resumes Fresh Out of School
Don’t overlook experiences in the school-affiliated salon and extracurricular activities, experts advise.
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