10 Things You Will Learn By Competing
It’s competition season with the Las Vegas Hair & Nail Conference and Premiere Beauty Shows coming up. Both offer quality competitions. So if you are contemplating testing the waters to see what you’ve got, these are both good choices.
Behind the Scenes: “Cover Perfect” Tip-and-Overlay Nails
For our May 2007 cover, veteran cover tech Vicki Peters put tip-and-overlay nails on our model Jennifer Chong. She used Kupa’s Vicki Peters Signature Series S-Gel over the company’s new Welless White Tips.
Fading Fast
Nails by MaeLing Parrish, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio.
Fading Fast
Nails by MaeLing Parrish, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio.
Fading Fast
Nails by MaeLing Parrish, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio.
How to File By Hand
Because some clients are uncomfortable with the electric file, it's important that techs understand the incredible speed and control they can achieve when filing by hand. T
Scary Scratchers
Nails by Shannon Chomanczuk, Polished Image Salon in New Windsor, N.Y.
Scary Scratchers
Nails by Shannon Chomanczuk, Polished Image Salon in New Windsor, N.Y.
Scary Scratchers
Nails by Shannon Chomanczuk, Polished Image Salon in New Windsor, N.Y.
How to Ace a Nail Competition
Ahh … the joys of victory and the agony of defeat. In the nail competition arena, bringing home the trophy takes much more than skill — it starts with proper preparation, practice, a positive attitude, and a passion for competing.
How to Prevent Lifting
Lifting acrylic nails are frustrating to the nail tech and annoying to the client. Left uncorrected, they could trap water and be the first step toward a bacterial infection. But before we get defensive and start pointing fingers, let’s check out the nails — and let them do the talking.
Nailympian Competitors Shine in Vegas
The sixth annual Nailympics brought out competitors from around the world to compete in six nail categories with three levels of competition.
Going primerless
Techs trained to include the third step of the acrylic application process -- primer -- may have a hard time dropping the insurance of this tried-and-true old friend. But many who have dared to explore this new, primerless world made the transition without missing a step. Is primerless the future of nails?
All Season Professional Aspire Bonding Acrylic System
The All Season Profesional Aspire Bonding Acrylic System is a non-yellowing, no-lift formula that provides easier application for acrylics.
10 Ways to Improve Enhancement Application Speed
Here are some great ways to keep yourself on schedule.
Easter’s on its Way
Nails by Mary Seitzinger of Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio.
Easter's On Its Way
Nails by Mary Seitzinger of Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio.