Nail Art Studio: Winter Birch
Theresa (Mo) Lawrence demonstrates how to do Winter Birch.
by Tracy Rubert
Tracy Rubert
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Nail Art Studio: Snowflake Fantasy
Yolanda Hernandez demonstrates Snowflake Fantasy.
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Services: Chocolate Charlie Meets Peppermint Pattie Pedicure
On the MenuAn icy cool refreshing Peppermint Pedi, this is Lady Gaga’s favorite and has been featured in InStyle magazine. Your client will enjoy a fragrant soak, and then a hot stone massage with natural peppermint essential oil for a brisk, icy-hot sensation. Next, skin is exfoliated with a rich, velvety scrub that smells good enough to eat, followed by a nourishing emollient massage to hydrate the feet and legs.
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Services: Apple Cider Pedicure
On the MenuA treatment that will transform weathered and tattered hands and feet, this natural and organic seasonal manicure and pedicure will have different scents for each season. Treatment includes cleansing, shaping, cuticle care, callus care, custom scrub, mask, hot towel wraps, and hot stone massage treatment to seal the deal.
by Tracy Rubert
On the Road: Blooming Nails
Nestled in the hills of an idyllic California coastal town, this peaceful salon offers a zen-like ambiance for lucky local clients.
by Tracy Rubert
Healthy Living: Healthy Weight Loss
Extra pounds got you down? Jump start the new year and become a healthy nail tech with our fitness formula for 2016.
by Tracy Rubert
Working Wellness
Just in time for your healthy New Year’s resolutions, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite tools and products to help you stay healthy, fit, and fabulous on the job.
by Tracy Rubert
Inspiring Instructor: Q & A with Tracy Conley Balistreri
Milwaukee –based nail artist and instructor Tracy Conley Balistreri is a driven and devoted teacher who has inspired and mentored countless nail techs to realize their career goals and dreams. We recently caught up with her for a quick Q&A.
by Tracy Rubert
Why Students Should Attend ISSE Long Beach 2016
The International Salon and Spa Expo Long Beach is the largest beauty industry event held on the West Coast.
by Tracy Rubert
Call for Student Nail Bloggers
Instructors, NAILS Magazine is looking for our next student blogger for NAILS 101: A Student Blog. Do you have a new student or know someone who will soon be starting nail school? Does this person love to post online and have a true enthusiasm for all things nails? We want to hear from her or him!
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Winter Wonderland
Amy Rigsby demonstrates how to do Winter Wonderland
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Mistletoe Kiss
Monica Reyes demonstrates how to do Mistletoe Kiss.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Pretty Package
Yolanda Hernandez demonstrates how to do Pretty Package.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Holiday Shimmer
Karla Rochelle demonstrates Holiday Shimmer.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Christmas Party
Fariha Ali demonstrates Christmas Party
by Tracy Rubert
Crowdsourcing: What Are Your Resolutions for 2016?
This month we asked nail techs:What are your resolutions for 2016?
by Tracy Rubert
Beacon Competition 2016 Entry Process Opens December 3, 2015
The renowned Beacon competition provides the nation’s most promising cosmetology students with education and opportunities to network with the industry’s highest profile salon owners, professionals, and stylists during PBA Beauty Week, held in Las Vegas July 23-25, 2016.
by Tracy Rubert