Business
Artistic Nail Design: Guiding the Way
Artistic educators discuss the importance of Artistic as a brand as well as education.
School Profile: A New Nail Tech Program for Penrose Academy
When Jill Kohler and her husband opened Scottsdale AZ.-based Penrose Academy back in August 2006, the cosmetology and esthetics school did not offer a nail tech program. But now, ten years later, a nails-only option is being offered because of employer demand in the community for qualified nail techs. We caught up with Kohler to discuss how this evolution came about.
by Tracy Rubert
Featured Artist: Lisa Bennett
"Almost all my clients come to me because of my art," says Lisa Bennett of Unique Hair Design and DaySpa, Bakersfield, Calif.
Pro-Corrective Skin Purifying Mask
The multi-action mask exfoliates, brightens, refines, moisturizes, tightens, and purifies pores.
Haunted Nail Salons
Nail techs and salon owners recount their encounters with spirits, paranormal activity, and other mysterious things that are tough to explain away.
by Erika Kotite
Clarify Brightening Bar
The key ingredient is antioxidant-rich Korean red ginseng.
On My Mind: You Just Might Be a Teacher
With all of the emphasis in the nail business on learning, take a moment to acknowledge how much you are also teaching others, too.
by Erika Kotite
NYFW S/S 2017: Winnie Huang Nails the “Janicure”
The Season 3 winner of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist not only joined the CND Design Lab to create nails for two runway shows, but she scored the ultimate prize of doing CND co-founder Jan Arnold’s nails as well.
by Beth Livesay
Make the Most of Your Yelp Listing
Like it or not, Yelp is here to stay — your best bet is to make the most of this powerful marketing tool.
Make a PR Push With Salon Selfies
Selfie opportunities help build content for salons' social media efforts and foster client interaction.
OPI Launches Profit Calculator
OPI’s new online Profit Calculator is designed to illustrate how nail technicians and salon owners can maximize their business and grow their clientele by providing OPI services — and it’s free to anyone with an OPI Pro account.
A.I.I. Makes Another Acquisition
Beauty manufacturer and distributor American International Industries (A.I.I.) has added Model in a Bottle to its long roster of product lines.
InternatioNAILS: Mexico and Central America: Nails Are Hot and Getting Hotter
Increases in disposable income translate into more clients enjoying colorful nails south of the U.S. border.
InternatioNAILS: Mexico and Central America
Gain insight into the nail industry in Mexico and Central America. This slideshow accompanies the fifth story in NAILS’ InternatioNAIL series: Mexico and Central America: Nails Are Hot and Getting Hotter.
Crowdsourcing: Do You Talk Politics in the Salon?
This month we asked nail techs: Do you talk politics in the salon with clients or coworkers? Why or why not?
by Tracy Rubert
Beauties Talking Business Q&A with Holly Schippers
CND Education Ambassador Holly Schippers aka FingerNail Fixer talks with vloggers AnDrea and Jenny of Beauties Talking Business about her career and she gives back to the nail industry.
10 Things You Can Do to Be Holiday Ready
Every year the holidays seem to approach faster and faster. Don’t get caught off guard. Take these tips from your peers to be prepared for a profitable holiday season.