Business
Clients with Cancer
Be a bright spot in the lives of clients undergoing cancer treatments with these tips on how to care for these customers, body and soul.
by Sree Roy
Whimsical, Colorful Salon-Themed Art
The high-quality art prints are available in multiple sizes and perfect for your salon or home.
Don’t Ignore Employment Opportunities in Mass Retail, Beauty School Director Says
Have you been telling your students about opportunities for licensed nail techs at Walgreens and Sephora? If not, you should be.
L.A. Hair — Now With Nails
Celebrity manicurist Naja Rickette joins reality show L.A. Hair.
by Sree Roy
Footlogix Reveals New Holographic Packaging
The new Footlogix packaging presents a more informative and highly efficacious look.
by Tim Crowley
Light Elegance Launches First Acrylic Line
The Light Elegance Acrylic line will feature the same quality that the company’s gels are known for.
by Tim Crowley
It’s a Hard Knock Life, For Brush: Picking and Caring for Nail Brushes
Here are some tips to help keep your brushes in the best possible condition.
by Tim Crowley
NAILS Magazine 30th Anniversary Nail Art by Robin Moses
We're celebrating our 30th anniversary all year long. For our June 2013 issue, we asked 10 nail artists to create 3 nail art designst to commerate the occasion. Nail tech Robin Moses (www.robinmoses.com) provided a step-by-step video for her three designs.
Nail Art and the Ladies of Kleur
MTV Voices features nail art and the ladies of Kleur ("kuh-ler": the Afrikaans and Dutch translation of "color"). The Los Angeles-based collective is bringing nail art to the masses via custom nail art events in retail stores (like Urban Outfitters), art galleries, and other venues throughout Southern California and beyond. The collective consists of three women who are also jewelry designers, plus they each have a career in the music industry. Read more: http://www.nailsmag.com/article/91819/musical-nails#ixzz2SFfTYvye
Salon Design on a Dime
Re-do your salon for under $150.
Have Job, Will Travel
Traveling isn’t just for vacation. Many nail techs work as manufacturers’ educators and they’re on the road often for their “second” jobs. Here’s a glimpse into the life of a few nail professionals who are always on the go.
by Beth Livesay
Terminating a Nail Technician Is Never Easy
Discharging an associate, particularly one who has been with you for some time, will always be stressful for both you and her. Be certain to go about it methodically and with forethought.
NAILS Team Celebrates Industry Award Together
Racking up its 30th award in 20 years, the NAILS team celebrated in Los Angeles after winning two web-focused awards from the Western Publishing Association.
Tabatha Coffey Speaks About Beauty Licensing and the Threat of Deregulation
Celebrity hairstylist Tabatha Coffey speaks about beauty licensing and the threat of deregulation. Take action to protect beauty licensing and educate your clients about the issue. Learn more at http://probeauty.org/iam.
Never Be Fined Again
Just one citation from your state board could have you floundering for cash (and turning red in the face from the humiliation of signing the violation form). NAILS contacted the U.S. states with the largest numbers of nail salons to find out what the most common violations are — and how you can make sure your salon is in the clear.
by Sree Roy
Hydrating Body Butter Washes
The botanical extracts moisturize skin leaving it softer and healthier-looking.
File Cattys: Bugs & Blooms Collection
The 5” nail files come in a patented protective case and feature six new fun and fanciful exclusive designs.