Troubleshooter: Sponge Technique Nail Art
This video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series shows MaeLing Parrish using a makeup sponge to dab different colors of polish onto the nail to make a unique design.
John Hauk Surprises A Fan
Veteran tech John Hauk drops in on student blogger Starr Rooks after hearing that meeting him was one of her professional goals.
Troubleshooter: Crackle Effect Nail Art
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, MaeLing Parrish shows how to do some creative color backgrounds for a black crackle polish top coat.
Troubleshooter: French Twist Nail Art
In this NAILS Troubleshooter video MaeLing Parrish shows how to make a "French Twist" nail art design.
Troubleshooter: Beginner Nail Art Flower
In this installment of the NAILS Troubleshooter series, MaeLing Parrish shows how to make a simple flower shaped design using a dotting tool.
Troubleshooter: The Difference Between Well and Well-less Tips
Here Vicki Peters explains the difference between well and well-less tips.
Beauty College Beats Its Own Guinness World Record for Manicures
London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) raised approximately £1,000 at its Guinness World Records attempt in May benefitting two charities: Rays of Sunshine and The Eve Appeal.
Troubleshooter: Cleaning the Cuticle With An E-File
Vicki Peters shows how to clean and prep the natural nail bed using an e-file.
Troubleshooter: Applying a Form
Holly Schippers and Vicki Peters give three techniques for applying forms. Schippers shows how to modify a form for a better fit, and Peters demonstrates how to apply a form for both a classic sculpt and a stiletto.
Beyoncé Cosmetology Center Opens at Phoenix House
The Beyoncé Cosmetology Center, founded by pop superstar Beyoncé and her mother and business partner, Tina Knowles, is an exciting addition to nonprofit drug rehabiliation facility Phoenix House's Career Academy. It is a fitting way for Beyoncé and her mother to give back together, as Tina Knowles worked as a hairstylist for many years, and a young Beyoncé would even "perform" for customers in the salon. In this video, Tina Knowles speaks about the project.
Troubleshooter: Gel-Polish Application
Holly Schippers shows how to properly apply gel-polish.
Troubleshooter: Acrylic Overlays
Vicki Peters shows how to overlay a tip with clear and pink acrylic.
Just my Opinion: Why Don't American State Boards Allow Online Training?
While learning and developing is incredibly important for nail techs, it is hard to get a quality education.
Troubleshooter: Polish Application
Holly Schippers shows how to apply regular polish, beginning with top coat and using even strokes and thin layers to make for excellent coverage. She even gives quick clean-up tips for when polish winds up on the eponychium.
Win a Nail Mentor for a Day
Beauty Changes Lives and AACS are offering currently enrolled beauty school students, in an AACS school, the chance to be matched up with a celebrity mentor to launch their career in the industry. Available mentors include Jan Arnold, co-founder of CND; Ted Gibson, celebrity stylist; Dr. Howard Murad, dermatologist and skin care expert; and Diana Schmidtke, celebrity stylist for Hollywood’s leading men. Get details on how to enter at: http://beautychangeslives.org/scholarships
Troubleshooter: E-file Safety
Vicki Peters explains some e-file safety tips and how to apply a carbide barrel and safety bit properly across the nail.
Troubleshooter: Applying a Tip
Vicki Peters gives some great advice on applying and blending a tip with the natural nail.