Online Nail Training Pioneers in Canada [The Academy of Nail Design School Profile]
TAOND provides an alternative to classroom sessions. Students from all over the world can enroll in the Full Professional Certificate Program, Mini Certificate Programs, the Master Certificate Program or “Just for Fun” programs — all on their computers.
Essential Skills from An Established Beauty School [Cameo College of Essential Beauty School Profile]
By relying on hands-on experience and providing consistent support upon graduation, Cameo College prepares students from all over Salt Lake Valley for employment opportunities in salons and day spas throughout Utah.
Troubleshooter: Peacock Feather Effect with Gel-Polish
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create a peacock feather effect with gel-polish.
Texture Nail Lacquer
This unique new lacquer applies as a crème but dries with a 3-D texture effect.
AACS: Many Beauty Schools Closing Nail Programs
In an article in its member magazine BeautyLink, the AACS says a top reason is the lack of federal funding.
Troubleshooter: Color Blocking with Glitter Acrylic
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create her version of color blocking with glitter acrylic and swirls.
Royal Beauty Careers School Thanks Graham Beauty For Its Donations
For the past three years, the salon sundries supplier has helped students start their nail careers.
by Sree Roy
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.
Order NAILS Career Handbook For Your Students Today
The annual magazine is a great help to students and newbie nail techs, providing guidance on how to transition from school to the real world. Order free copies to hand out in your classrooms.
by Sree Roy
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
Troubleshooter: 3-D Cupcake Design
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create a 3-D cupcake design using colored acrylics.
Rhinestone Collections
Bling your tips and toes with 450 pieces of round, marquis, square, half-moon, triangle, baguette and tear-drop shaped acrylic rhinestones in the It’s So Easy Rhinestone Collections.
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.
Maisie Dunbar's Manicure 101
Nail tech and salon owner Maisie Dunbar provides tips on proper cuticle care and dead-skin removal when manicuring.
Troubleshooter: Almond-Retto Design - Part 2 of 2 - Finish Filing
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows the second step toward sculpting an almond-shaped nail using pink acrylics, filing the nail. Almond-Retto Design Part 1
Acrylic Trial Kit
Light Elegance Acrylic, developed in conjunction with nail competitor John Hauk, is fast setting, strong, and durable.
Should You Give Your Phone Number to Students?
For many of us, our personal cell phones are the best way to get a hold of us, either via call or text message. But is it a good idea to be quite that accessible to a classroom of cosmetology or nail students, who may contact you without reservation about all sorts of issues pertaining to class (and not)? We asked: As a school instructor or owner, is it wise to give students your cell phone number? Why or why not?
by Sree Roy