Trend Watch: Kaleidoscopic
Symmetrical and colorful, these prints are similar to what you viewed looking through a kaleidoscope as a kid.
by Sree Roy
Sree Roy
Contributing Editor
On the Road: Nail Bar at Walgreens, Chicago
This is no ordinary Walgreens. Enter the two-story flagship at State and Randolph and smell fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, witness a sushi chef masterfully create a custom order, and, of course, get your nails done at its Nail Bar by Essie & OPI.
by Sree Roy
Potent Out of Poland: Paulina Pastuszak & Ilona Musik
When we received e-mails showcasing phenomenal nail art from two different Polish nail artists several weeks apart, we knew we had to share their striking images with the rest of the world. We hope their designs inspire nail artists in our home country of the U.S. and our readers around the globe.
by Sree Roy
Bridal Nails in the Big Picture
When a bride-to-be chooses you to create her wedding day nail look, it’s important to make the nails complement the overall look and theme of the wedding and reception. What do her invitations look like? What about bridesmaid dresses and accessories? Four nail techs pitch nail ideas to brides based on their wedding schemes.
by Sree Roy
Trend Watch: Sea-sonal
If it’s under the sea, it’s in this summer, with aquatic touches like seashells and fish, being on trend.
by Sree Roy
Let's Hear It for the Lefties
Whether you’re a left-handed tech yourself, have one as a coworker, or simply want to see nails from a different perspective, you can benefit from learning about how south paw nail techs adapt their set-ups to stay in their right minds and in the right career path for them.
by Sree Roy
Stamp of Approval
Professional nail techs of all levels taking a little help where they can get it — from easy-to-use nail art stamping kits.
by Sree Roy
Museum Worthy: Artist Dzine
Chicago-based artist Carlos Dzine Rolon elevates the nail industry with a coffee table book and nail salon-inspired museum installations that showcase our industry’s culture.
by Sree Roy
8 Salon Makeovers That May Just Inspire You to Pick Up a Hammer
Beware: After viewing these before and after photos, whatever excuse you had for not completing that renovation project may go out the window (which coincidentally now needs to be replaced, so get on that)! You and your clients may find joy in a beautifully redone space.
by Sree Roy
Trend Watch: "Kawaii"
Japanese for “cute” and “adorable,” it’s an art and fashion style that frequently features cartoonish characters, flourishes like bows and hearts, and the color pink.
by Sree Roy
A Polish By Any Other Name
Zoya's polish names are a veritable who’s who of important women, many of whom share names with nail techs and clients.
by Sree Roy
Nails to Fly For
Almost 300 miles of arid desert isn’t enough to keep Noelle Bellinghausen away from her nail tech Sindy Mark.
by Sree Roy
Kupa Awards $300 Shopping Spree to One Lucky Student a Month
Enter the Kupa Monthly Student Sweepstakes for your chance to win a $300 shopping spree at Kupainc.com.
by Sree Roy
Book Excerpt: Joey's Nail Novel
Award-winning nail artist Joey Chen publishes 40-step-by-steps in a variety of nail media in this new release.
by Sree Roy
Trend Watch: Digital Graphics
Real digital photographs, sometimes enhanced or otherwise tweaked, are appearing as fashion-worthy patterns.
by Sree Roy
Nail Tech Featured on Perez Hilton Site [Trendsetting Nails to Blog About]
Celebrity manicurist Leah Light is the official nail blogger for Cocoperez.com.
by Sree Roy
Websites Worth Watching: El Salonsito Nail Art Blog
Launched in September 2011, El Salonsito (Spanish for “small salon”) showcases the work of Ami Vega, a nail artist whose art is inspired by various genres from high-end fashion to street artists such as Keith Haring.
by Sree Roy