For Students
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
Nail Trainer Hand Demo
The Nail Trainer Hand is great for nail students and newbie nail techs to master their skills and techniques quickly and easily prior to offering nail services on paying customers. The starter kit comes with nine items and is designed to increase application speed and insure durability of nail enhancements. For more information, visit www.nailtrainerhand.com.
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
Troubleshooter: Almond-Retto Design - Part 1 of 2
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows the first step toward sculpting an almond-shaped nail using pink acrylics, applying forms to short, bitten nails. Almond-Retto Design Part 2
Vinylux Weekly Polish System
The makers of Shellac develop a no-chip, no-UV lamp-required nail color.
Student Membership Up 73% from 2011 to 2012 at PBA
If five or more students send in applications together, they can join the PBA for $45 each.
by Sree Roy
Tricoci University Students Create Indy 500-Inspired Designs
Tricoci University students participated in a manicuring competition to create an Indy 500-inspired nail design.
by Sree Roy
Cross Country Nail Road Trip: Nails Across America
Newly licensed nail tech Breanne Trammell (who graduated from TW Nail Technology Inc.) embarks on a cross-country road trip this summer, in which she'll take a canned ham trailer renovated as a mobile nail salon and do manicures all over the U.S. "This experiential project is about more than simply nail art. By transforming a 1968 Shasta Compact camper into a mobile salon, I aim to create an intimate platform to exchange ideas and conversation," Trammell says.
Troubleshooter: Embedding Mylar
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows how to embed mylar and glitter with gel for a sparkly nail art design.
Nail Veils
Nail Veils are hand-crafted reusable nail jewelry made from semi-precious bronze.
Troubleshooter: Black Matte with Glossy Design
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows how to do a high-shine nail art design on top of a black matte background.
Shellac Sweet Dreams Collection
The new pastel colors can be worn on their own or layered to create a “never ending dream” of colors.
Troubleshooter: Galaxy Nails - Part 3 of 3 - Finish Filing
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows the final step toward creating the innovative "Galaxy Nail" design. Galaxy Nails Part 1 | Galaxy Nails Part 2
Nail Polish Appliques
These fun and whimsical designs include a pattern of pouty lips in pink and red and a lustrous multi-colored glitter with pink, purple, and silver sparkles.
Creating Pop Art Nails - Nail Art Gallery Mag
Calif.-based celebrity nail artist Elsbeth Schuetz explains her inspiration behind the April/May 2013 cover of Nail Art Gallery Magazine, a tablet-friendly digital-only magazine created with all nail art lovers in mind. Visit http://www.nailartgallerymag.com to check out the latest issue.
Troubleshooter: Galaxy Nails - Part 2 of 3 - Applying Black
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows the second step toward creating the innovative "Galaxy Nail" design. Galaxy Nails Part 1 | Galaxy Nails Part 3
Ergonomic Arm and Foot Rest
The Pampered Perch improves the technician’s hand position, helping prevent conditions such as ganglion cysts or carpal tunnel syndrome in wrists.