Polishing Argyle Style
For a sopthisticated look this fall, check out Julep’s new argyle design.
by Tim Crowley
Tim Crowley
Senior Editor
Hidden Hard Gel
Jessica Hoel of LuvNailz salon in Bellevue, Wash., has an interesting technique for her color gels.
by Tim Crowley
Mr. Pumice Goes Metal
Mr. Pumice added a brand-new product to its line called the Metal Foot File.
by Tim Crowley
Secret Ingredient: Cleansers
Cleansers are used in the nail industry to remove oils and moisture from the nail plate prior to product application. The cleanser temporarily dehydrates the nail plate so it is better able to adhere to the product about to be applied, thus helping prevent service breakdown.
by Tim Crowley
Natural Nails: Back to Basics
Natural nail services are seeing a sizeable upswing in popularity in salons right now, and clever techs can capitalize on this new wave of “back-to-basics” clients with great manicuring fundamentals and some little extra touches.
by Tim Crowley
Acrylics are Not Dead
With the sudden rise of brush-on gel-polish bringing many new customers into salons, it seems nail techs are seeing fewer tried-and-true acrylic customers. With new products on the market, traditional acrylic users now have more options to choose from, but there is still a seat at the manicure table for them.
by Tim Crowley
The Slightest Hint of Sparkle
This standard pink-and-white style can be enhanced even more with some added sparkle.
by Tim Crowley
Males Who Do Nails
With a growing number of men opting to pay bills and forge careers from behind a nail table, NAILS takes a look at some male techs to find out what they think of their chosen profession and how they’re making it in a female-dominated industry.
by Tim Crowley
Nail Salons Are For Lovers
What’s the quickest way to a client’s heart? Is it through endearing nail tech personalities, attention to smile lines, or wham-bam Valentine’s Day salon specials?
by Tim Crowley
Embedding Christmas Ornaments in Acrylic Nails
In keeping with this holiday season, skilled nail tech and team Odyssey competitor Tammi Merritt shows how she uses pieces of broken Christmas ornaments to make shimmering and sparkling nail enhancements.
by Tim Crowley
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like...
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Winter Solstice, the winter holidays are a great time to bring joy and cheer to your salon.
by Tim Crowley
On The Road: Dipped Nails
Blocks up from the sand on a quiet stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach, Calif., first-time salon owner Nancy Som opened Dipped Nails seven months ago with a desire to achieve, a strong work ethic, and an ace up her sleeve.
by Tim Crowley
The Video Vixens of Nails
Coming directly to a viewing screen near you, these top video-making nail techs are online and bringing education to the masses with their fun and unique brands of instructional nail clips.
by Tim Crowley
Light Elegance P2 Manicure
Light Elegance’s P2 is the latest formula from the company, which prides itself in its quality of gels and range of colors available.
by Tim Crowley
China Glaze Island Escape Leopard Design
Take an exotic island escape with China Glaze this summer with a tropical, shimmering rainbow of bright brilliant colors. Mix and match these hot hues to add a candy-like pop to that summer manicure and pedicure.
by Tim Crowley
Wax Love Got to Do With It
A burden on your skin, but on clients it’s a win — unwanted hair is an oft-overlooked opportunity for nail techs to rip into new profits and broaden their salon skill set.
by Tim Crowley
A Bundle of (Un-Paid?) Joy
For some nail techs, a new baby can be accompanied by anxiety over the time they need to take off from work. Here’s how you can help alleviate some of the stress by planning ahead.
by Tim Crowley