Tracy Rubert

Nail Art Studio: Yellow and Pink Swirls

Meryl Hayton demonstrates how to do Yellow and Pink Swirls nail art.

Nail Art Studio: Unicorn Nails

Eva Jenkins demonstrates how to do Unicorn nail art.

Nail Art Studio: Warm and Cozy

Kathy Dent demonstrates how to do Warm and Cozy nail art.

Nail Art Studio: Arcade Nails

Marquita Bush demonstrates how to do Arcade nail art.

Signature Services: Almond Cookie Manicure

Very Polished Nail Lounge, Brooklyn, N.Y. uses: Milk, Honey; Very Polished Almond Scrub, Honey Milk Moisturizer.

Client of the Month: The Germaphobe

With all the nail salon “horror stories” in the news recently, you may be seeing more clients who have sanitation concerns. These concerns can range from mild worry to full-blown germaphobia. Learn how to put your clients’ fears at ease and help them enjoy a safe and healthy nail service.

A Pain in the Wrist: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Nail techs are especially vulnerable to hand and wrist maladies, particularly carpal tunnel syndrome. Educating yourself about its symptoms and causes can help you prevent, treat, or resolve an existing condition.    

Beauty Changes Lives/CND Tippi Hedren Scholarship Winners for Fall 2014 Announced

Ten aspiring beauty industry professionals will receive financial awards up to $5,000 to cover tuition for nail tech programs.

Nail Art Studio: Autumn Art Paper Nails

Yolanda Hernandez demonstrates how to do Autumn Art Paper nail art.

Nail Art Studio: Garden Party French

Shannon Rooney demonstrates how to do Garden Paty French nail art,

Keep on Techin’

Several years ago, Sandra Taylor made the move from truck driver to nail tech — and now school owner. Nail School News recently caught up with Taylor to find out more about her unusual career path.

Nail Art Studio: Orange and Teal Ombre

Eva Jenkins demonstrates how to do Orange and Teal Ombre nail art.

Nail Art Studio: Halloween Checkerboard

Jade Sewell demonstrates how to do Halloween Checkerboard nail art.

Nail Art Studio: Purple Foil

Meryl Hayton demonstrates how to do Purple Foil nail art.

Signature Services: Morroccan Mint Tea Pedicure

Signature Services: Signature Herbal Spa Manicure

Client of the Month: The Hyper-Sensitive

As a nail tech, you’re sure to have at least one client who’s the sensitive type. From onycholysis to itchy, dry cuticles, symptoms caused by allergies to common ingredients can range from mild to severe. Learn to spot these aggravating symptoms and treat them accordingly.