Teen Scene
Girls love nails — and many do their own manis and pedis instead of visiting the salon. But there are things you can do to bring them in and keep them coming back for more.
by Tracy Rubert
Tracy Rubert
Managing Editor
Steal These Storage Solutions
Everyone knows things go more smoothly when you’re organized. If your manicure table is overflowing with polishes, implements, and glitter, give these ideas a try for putting everything in order.
by Tracy Rubert
The BCL/CND/Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Program is Now Accepting Applications
The Beauty Changes Lives/CND/Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship program is now accepting applications through September 8, 2014.
by Tracy Rubert
School Profile: La Mer Nail Institute
Hawaii’s Newest Nail School Thrives in Honolulu.
by Tracy Rubert
Cosmetologists Chicago Student Membership Grows
Cosmetologists Chicago, the association that owns and produces America’s Beauty Show, has announced the recent addition of more than 1,200 beauty school students.
by Tracy Rubert
2014 SkillsUSA National Winners Announced
Six students earned medals in the nail care category of this annual trade competition.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Summer Sunburst
Meryl Hayton demonstrates how to do Summer Sunburst nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Client of the Month: The Cancer Patient
While cancer patients can benefit greatly from receiving nail services, chemotherapy and radiation can cause serious side effects that you as a nail tech need to be aware of. Read on to learn more about how to provide safe, skillful, compassionate nail services to your clients who are battling cancer.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: July 4th Party Nails
Yolanda Hernandez demonstrates how to do July 4th Party Nails nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Just Beachy
Daniela Manzano demonstrates how to do Just Beachy nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Walk-ins or No Walk-ins?
Do you give walk-ins the red light, yellow light, or green-light-go? Consider which of these salon policies will help you increase client traffic.
by Tracy Rubert
Crowdsourcing: What's been your most successful charity event to date?
This month we asked nail techs: What's been your most successful charity event to date?
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Services: Tropical Paradise Spa Pedicure
Tropical Nails Salon uses:Daily’s Piña Colada Mix, fresh pineapple slices, rose petals, bath salts, Cuccio Naturale Milk & Honey Sea Salts and Milk & Honey Butter Blend, CND Almond Illuminating Masque, pure honey and crushed honeycomb, OPI Nail Lacquer in Feelin’ Hot-Hot-Hot!
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Services: Pomegranate Orange Tea Manicure
Mario Tricoci Salons and Spas uses: Tasha & Co. Organics MT Signature Pomegranate Orange Tea Body Scrub and Polish, and Soufflé Body Butter.
by Tracy Rubert
How to Offer Your Clients the Ultimate Pedicure
Offering customized pedicures is a great way to gain and retain loyal clients. NAILS takes you through the process, providing you with suggestions for beverages, amenities, add-ons, and more for four fabulous pedicures.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Anchors Away
Lenzi Brock demonstrates how to do Anchors Away nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Milady Education Network Revamps Online Resources to Become MiladyPro.com
As one of the beauty and wellness industry’s top resources for professional training since 1927, Milady continues to aid beauty professionals by re-launching their professional learning site, the new and improved MiladyPro.com.
by Tracy Rubert