For Students
NAILS Partners With BCL to Award Scholarships
Support the next generation of nail techs by donating to the BCL | Tippi Hedren | NAILS NTNA Scholarship Fund.
by Beth Livesay
3 Easy Valentine's Day Nail Art Projects for Students
Use these three simple step-by-steps to help your students practice basic nail art techniques.
by Tracy Rubert
Inspiring Instructor Q & A: Mekisha Banks
NAILS recently caught up with devoted and dynamic instructor Mekisha banks. Find out how she infuses her lessons with humor and compassion to keep her students on point and motivated.
by Tracy Rubert
Milady Standard Business Fundamentals Now Available
This updated edition of the industry’s premier business training program will give your students and school a competitive edge.
by Tracy Rubert
NAILS Associate Editor Graduates Nail School
NAILS associate editor, Sigourney Nuñez, graduated from Advance Beauty College in Garden Grove, Calif., surrounded by her NAILS colleagues.
Inspiring Instructor: Q & A with Tracy Conley Balistreri
Milwaukee –based nail artist and instructor Tracy Conley Balistreri is a driven and devoted teacher who has inspired and mentored countless nail techs to realize their career goals and dreams. We recently caught up with her for a quick Q&A.
by Tracy Rubert
Why Students Should Attend ISSE Long Beach 2016
The International Salon and Spa Expo Long Beach is the largest beauty industry event held on the West Coast.
by Tracy Rubert
Call for Student Nail Bloggers
Instructors, NAILS Magazine is looking for our next student blogger for NAILS 101: A Student Blog. Do you have a new student or know someone who will soon be starting nail school? Does this person love to post online and have a true enthusiasm for all things nails? We want to hear from her or him!
by Tracy Rubert
Gel II Cartoon Nail Tutorial
Gel II shows how to create a cartoony nail design.
Beacon Competition 2016 Entry Process Opens December 3, 2015
The renowned Beacon competition provides the nation’s most promising cosmetology students with education and opportunities to network with the industry’s highest profile salon owners, professionals, and stylists during PBA Beauty Week, held in Las Vegas July 23-25, 2016.
by Tracy Rubert
Five Ways to Deliver Great Customer Service
Use this article to help your students learn five customer service basics to incorporate into every service to create a loyal and happy clientele for years to come.
3 Easy Winter Nail Art Projects for Students
Use these three simple step-by-steps to help your students practice basic nail art techniques.
by Tracy Rubert
Tell Students to Plan Ahead for Scholarship Applications
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is now accepting applications for the 2016 Lifetime Member Scholarship, the 2016 Minerva Beauty Scholarship, and the 2016 Hans Neumaier Memorial Scholarship.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail School News on Snapchat: Nail School Spa Manicure Demo
As seen on Snapchat: Advance Beauty College nails instructor Bi Dinh shows students how to perform a spa manicure using CND products. Add us on Snapchat (nailsmagazine) for a behind-the-scenes look into our world.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail School News on Snapchat: Nail School Spa Manicure Demo
As seen on Snapchat: Advance Beauty College nails instructor Bi Dinh shows students how to perform a spa manicure using CND products. Add us on Snapchat (nailsmagazine) for a behind-the-scenes look into our world.
Beauty Changes Lives Awards Ten BCL/CND Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarships
Ten aspiring beauty industry professionals will receive financial awards up to $5,000 to cover tuition for nail tech programs.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Schools Can Help End Domestic Abuse This Month
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has trained hundreds of beauty professionals to recognize domestic violence warning signs and to safely refer clients, colleagues, friends, and family to local resources through its CUT IT OUT: Salons Against Domestic Abuse program (CIO).
by Tracy Rubert