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NAILS editors blog weekly about the nail biz, products, events, and anything and everything nail-related. Join the conversation with your comments.

Erika Kotite

Katherine Fleming

Nancy Kirk

On My Mind: Nail Art Is NOT Dead

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NAILS ran an article in 2001 asking “Is Nail Art Dead?” At the time, nail art seemed to be on the wane and the percentage of salons offering nail art and airbrushing had dropped several points

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Let Them Eat Gluten-Free Organic Cake

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While the economy is limping along — with many sectors shrinking and others just holding their own — one area is actually growing: retail health and wellness products. According to the Natural Marketing Institute, retail sales of

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Raising a Stink (Literally)

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Ah, pedicure season. Or is it AAAHHHH, pedicure season? For the most part, I’m sure all of you look forward to the summer months for the natural boost to your pedicure business, but I’m also curious

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Yes, It’s Effective Against Swine Flu Too

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The recent Swine Flu outbreak has manufacturers of hand sanitizers and implement disinfectants scrambling to reassure the public that their products can effectively combat the H1N1 virus — better known as the swine flu. “The new strain

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Nails in Germany

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I wanted to share a little sneak peak about my trip this past March to the Beauty International Show in Dusseldorf, Germany. The full story will come out in our July issue, but here are some

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Courtesy Counts

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I went to a new dentist the other day and pretty much fell in love with everyone there. Not only was the office immaculate (a top priority in both a dental office and a salon), the

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Quick Fix for Mother’s Day Nail Art

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With Mother’s Day at the end of the week, your schedule is probably full of mother-daughter appointments. Why not bring in a little more revenue by upselling some themed nail art for the occasion? I found

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The Nail Techs of London

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I just learned about a growing nail salon chain from London that has come out with its own brand of nail products. Nail Inc. has a wide range of products, including the polish shown here with

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New Nail Art Class You Won’t Want to Miss

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International nail art sensations Viv Simmonds (of Australia) and Catherine Wong (of Singapore) are joining forces to teach a “Designer Nails Extravaganza” class on June 16 in Las Vegas. As the editor in charge of NAILS

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What Price Beauty?

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Makeup, highlights, waxing, and, of course, mani/pedis, don’t come cheap. In fact, Newsweek estimates today’s beauty-conscious woman will pay $449,127 for “cosmetic maintenance” over the course of a lifetime. And how much of that $449,127 goes

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