Business
Tales of Travails: My Longest Nail Service Ever
You don’t ordinarily think of doing nails as a test of endurance, but sometimes it can be — especially when you’re first starting out. We asked our Facebook friends to tell us about the set of nails that took them the longest to complete — whether due to their newbie status or the intricacies of a special design.
Feel at Home at Hands & Feet Boutique
Clarksville, Tenn.’s Hands & Feet Boutique focuses on safety and comfort, drawing a wide range of clients. Owner Angie Prichard hopes to inspire a higher standard of nail care in her area.
Retail Boutique: Thank-You Cards
Your clients will undoubtedly receive many beautiful gifts over the holiday season. Help them show their appreciation by offering these unique and charming thank-you cards.
[InternatioNAILS] Vietnam: A Tale of Two Countries
Inspired by friends and family members who found success in the nail industry in the United States, a new generation of nail techs rises in Vietnam.
by Sree Roy
Crowdsourcing: Do you make clients reschedule during cold/flu season if they come in sick?
This month we asked nail techs: Do you make clients reschedule during cold/flu season if they come in sick? Do you reschedule if you’re sick?
by Tracy Rubert
CND VIP Brand Summit
On November 14 – 16, 2016, CND kicked off its inaugural VIP Brand Summit with a select group of top nail techs.These industry influencers gathered for three days of inspiration, education, and celebration, as they worked together to advance the state of the nail industry.
Holiday Retail Made Easy
Browse our gallery for stocking stuffer ideas that will surely make you say holi-yay!
Joiful Holds Event to Launch On-Demand Beauty App
Joiful, a new on-demand scheduling app for beauty professionals, was launched at an event in West L.A. in October. The event recognized the founding artists who are part of the launch team.
OPI's Co-Founder and Brand Ambassador Suzi Weiss-Fischmann Looks Ahead to 2017
In Barcelona, Spain, OPI's Suzi Weiss-Fischmann spoke on the brand's bright future.
by Beth Livesay
Luxury Dadi' Oil Lotion
Famous Names proudly introduces Luxury Dadi’OilLotion, a quickly penetrating, non-greasy, hand and body lotion inspired by the award-winning Dadi’ Oil.
Pro-Corrective Collection
The Timeless by Pevonia Pro-Corrective Collection is designed to prevent and correct visible signs of breakouts, enlarged pores, excess oil, and uneven skin texture.
Doing Good While Boosting Your Business
Spa parties can be a great revenue booster, but partnering with a local charity can bring in new clients and set your business apart from the pack.
Go Bold with Sparkle San Francisco
After leaving her corporate job to work as a nail tech, Mia Rubie rented a private studio so she could work independently. Four years later, that studio has grown into Sparkle San Francisco, a trendy, tucked-away salon that specializes in nail art.
My Other Life: Paul Dykstra, Classical Pianist
A Passion for the Piano: Paul Dykstra is both a concert pianist and the CEO of Cosmetologists Chicago, International Nail Technicians Association (INTA), and America’s Beauty Show.
by Judy Lessin
Retail Boutique: Winter Hats
As the weather gets chillier, your clients will want to cover their heads with something cozy. Help them feel snug and stylish with these winter hats.
A Day at CND Headquarters
Step inside the halls and walls of CND and discover that for Jan Arnold, no day is a typical day.
by Erika Kotite
On My Mind: The Art of Giving and Receiving
We all love the feeling we get when we're in giving mode; but it's important to hone our receiving skills, too.
by Erika Kotite