Trend Watch: Fishnet
No longer solely relegated to stockings, this open mesh design resembling a fishing net looks great in a variety of fashion and beauty applications.
by Sree Roy
Sree Roy
Contributing Editor
Look for Inspiration Everywhere
Nail art ideas can come from real-life (and fantasy) places.
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Salon Diorama Teaches Students About Real-Life Budgeting
At Royal Beauty Careers in South Houston, Texas, pupils take a hard 3-D look at what goes into opening a nail salon.
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Netflix for Polish: Lacquerous Rents Nail Color
Lacquerous works like Netflix for luxury lacquer. After joining, each member creates a “Lust List” from the season’s hottest nail colors and brands, then receives three at a time in the mail.
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.
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The Story Behind 30 Nails to Commemorate 30 Years
For our June issue story in which we had nail artists offer their own takes on NAILS Magazine’s pearl anniversary, we also asked each artist to explain the inspiration behind her designs and why NAILS Magazine has a special place in her heart. The explanations are below.
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Book Excerpt: i.Gel Design Book
Internationally renowned nail artist Viv Simmonds showcases step-by-step nail art designs for Odyssey Nail System’s soak-off gel-polish.
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Clients with Cancer
Be a bright spot in the lives of clients undergoing cancer treatments with these tips on how to care for these customers, body and soul.
by Sree Roy
Trend Watch: Bold Black & White
Combine these two classics in eye-catching and frequently geometric designs to make them a modern favorite.
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The Nail Art Boutique Supply Shop
After getting a ton of requests from other nail artists asking where she gets her supplies, nail tech Tashina “Poochie” Green decided to open an online nail art supply shop.
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10 Different Digits, 1 Cohesive Design
Los Angeles-based nail tech Britney Tokyo shares her tips for making 10 different nails look like one solid masterpiece.
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Royal Beauty Careers School Thanks Graham Beauty For Its Donations
For the past three years, the salon sundries supplier has helped students start their nail careers.
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L.A. Hair — Now With Nails
Celebrity manicurist Naja Rickette joins reality show L.A. Hair.
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Order NAILS Career Handbook For Your Students Today
The annual magazine is a great help to students and newbie nail techs, providing guidance on how to transition from school to the real world. Order free copies to hand out in your classrooms.
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Should You Give Your Phone Number to Students?
For many of us, our personal cell phones are the best way to get a hold of us, either via call or text message. But is it a good idea to be quite that accessible to a classroom of cosmetology or nail students, who may contact you without reservation about all sorts of issues pertaining to class (and not)? We asked: As a school instructor or owner, is it wise to give students your cell phone number? Why or why not?
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Never Be Fined Again
Just one citation from your state board could have you floundering for cash (and turning red in the face from the humiliation of signing the violation form). NAILS contacted the U.S. states with the largest numbers of nail salons to find out what the most common violations are — and how you can make sure your salon is in the clear.
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Student Membership Up 73% from 2011 to 2012 at PBA
If five or more students send in applications together, they can join the PBA for $45 each.
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