For Students
White and Blue Moroccan-Inspired Nails
Denise Heavner creates these nails with imprints and embellishments inspired by Morocco. For more of Heavner's videos, visit her YouTube channel.
NAILS’ Next Top Nail Artist: Could It Be One Of Your Recent Graduates?
NAILS Magazine, the parent brand to Nail School News, wants to identify the next crop of up-and-coming nail artists in an online reality-show inspired contest. Does one of your recent nail program graduates fit the bill?
Beauty Schools Given Easy Access to CND Products via Marianna Industries
CND and Marianna Industries have teamed up to provide future nail techs enrolled in cosmetology schools across the United States increased access to CND’s product line and CND student kits.
Troubleshooter: Galaxy Nails - Part 1 of 3 - Applying Pink
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows the first step toward creating the innovative "Galaxy Nail" design. Galaxy Nails Part 2 | Galaxy Nails Part 3
2013 Mural Contest: Something to Squawk About
Shannon McCown of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, won our 2013 Mural Contest with her stunning avian-inspired design. This year’s entries took on a wide range of themes — and depicted them beautifully.
The Apprentice
Donald Trump may have given apprenticeship some glamour, but aspiring nail techs have been completing these hands-on training programs for years pre-dating the hit show “The Apprentice”. (And instead of hearing “you’re fired,” nail tech apprentices hear “you’re licensed!”) Before you sign up for an apprenticeship, take on an apprentice at your salon, or set out to get your state’s laws changed on the subject, here’s what you need to know.
by Sree Roy
DetoXSoak
The soak contains Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel to soothe and refresh skin as well as magnesium sulfate to naturally detox and cleanse the feet.
Book: As the Chair Turns: Tips & Snips for a Promising Future
This book discusses the soft skills beauty professionals need for success.
Salon-Ready Students [Nail Logic School Profile]
Using her more than 19 years of experience as a nail tech, nail competitor, and manufacturer educator, Mindy Morgan times students at Nail Logic The Institute of Nail Technology to ensure efficient services, encourages artistic growth, and even teaches students how to use an e-file.
by Sree Roy
Minx Underwear Nail Art Sneak Peak
Minx Nails educator Mirka Poikkeus shows a sneak peak of the new Minx Underwear heat-activated nail art appliques. You Might Also Like:Minx Underwear on the NAILS From the Editors blog
Removing Yellow Nail Stains
Nothing removes yellow stains from nails like a little lemon, says Self Magazine.
How Flexible Should You Be with Non-Traditional Students?
Not everybody has the resources to be the perfect student despite their best intentions. That means sometimes students have to miss class when their kids’ babysitter flakes or they neglect to turn in their homework because they have to work late at their full-time job. We asked nail school instructors to tell us: How flexible should you be when accommodating non-traditional students?
by Judy Lessin
The All-purpose Polish
It's always good to remember the multifaceted power of clear polish around the house, says Good Housekeeping's March issue.
ISSE 2013: Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer
Morgan Haile and Taylor Daniel take us through the first look at the new Morgan Taylor line of professional nail lacquer, previewed at the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, Calif.
On Film: Nail Art Documentary Released
The 35-minute documentary is the work of a Los Angeles-based filmmaker named Brass, who wanted to explore how nail art has evolved from the streets to high fashion.
by Sree Roy
Troubleshooter: Removing Gel-Polish with Safety Bit
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows how to remove gel-polish using a safety bit, a bit designed with a smooth bald top to prevent nail techs from cutting their clients during the removal or refinement of enhancements.
Gelish Spring Gel-Polish Colors
Embrace the warmth of the season with a palette of bright and cheerful color.