Tough-as-Nails Roller Derby Nail Techs
Nail techs by day, derby divas by night, these rough and tumble women know the meaning of “work hard, play hard.”
by Tracy Rubert
Tracy Rubert
Managing Editor
Fighting Back Against Domestic Violence
One in four women and one in nine men who walk through your salon door are potential victims of domestic violence. Read on to find out how can you spot it and what you should do about it.
by Tracy Rubert
Crowdsourcing: How do you achieve a good work/life balance?
This month we asked nail techs: How do you achieve a good work/life balance?
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Sugar Skulls
Alyssa Adams demonstrates how to do Sugar Skulls nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Jack O' Lantern
Thao Nguyen demonstrates how to do Jack O' Lantern nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
The Academy of Nail Design’s New Derma Care Nail Specialist Program
The Academy of Nail Design’s new derma care nail specialist program offers beauty professionals the opportunity to earn a professional designation that will take their careers to the next level.
by Tracy Rubert
Inspiring Instructor: Q & A with Wendi Ingalls
Congratulations to Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology-Greenville instructor Wendi Ingalls for winning the N.F. Cimaglia "Educator of the Year" award! Nail School News caught up with Ingalls to hear more about what makes her such a great educator.
by Tracy Rubert
American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) Visits White House
On August 19, representatives from the AACS, including Greg Jones, Christine Gordon, Anthony Fragomeni, and Tom Netting, met at the White House with a special assistant to the president on education policy and an Office of Policy Development senior advisor.
by Tracy Rubert
The Suite Life
The Suite Life: If you’re tired of being limited as a booth renter or salon employee, the freedom of salon suite rental just might be right for you.
by Tracy Rubert
Fly Girls Nail Art Takes Off
Longtime flight attendant Holly Kalil offers first-class treatment for the price of coach in her retro airline-themed nail salon.
by Tracy Rubert
On the Road: Marilyn Monroe Spa
Located in Orlando, this fun, flirty spa pays homage to the late, great queen of the silver screen. And with more locations slated to open soon in Florida, Southern California, Hawaii, and Arizona, women all over the country will be able to enjoy glamorous pampering and star treatment.
by Tracy Rubert
Client of the Month: The Nail Biter
Clients who suffer from onychophagia (nail biting) can sustain a variety of problems ranging from infections to weakened teeth. Educate yourself about these conditions to help your clients take a bite out of their bad habit.
by Tracy Rubert
Crowdsourcing: Do You Use an E-File?
This month we asked nail techs: Do you use an e-file?
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Services: Heavenly Bliss Manicure
Bliss Day Spa, Houston uses: FarmHouse Fresh Citrus Cleansing Oil, Keyano Aromatics Cranberry Scrub and Cranberry Butter Cream, citrus-scented paraffin.
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Services: Keratin Gloves Manicure
Cleo Park Avenue Spa and Salon, New York uses: Bodipure’s Keratin Gloves and Hand & Body Lotion, Sea Breeze Astringent, Barielle Nail Polish.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Rock Princess
Kathy Dent demonstrates how to do Rock Princess nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Mocha Beauty
Triana Y. Ramirez demonstrates how to do Mocha Beauty nail art.
by Tracy Rubert