In The Know
Beating the Winter Nail Blues
Shape speaks with NYC-based dermatologist Neil Sadick, M.D., about fixing some of the most common wintertime nail issues.
Re-Inventing the French Mani
Self serves up three fresh takes on the French manicure that are simple to achieve and fun to wear.
Like Facebook for Nail Techs
In an effort to continue giving nail professionals a home of their own on the world wide web, BeautyTech.com webmaster Debbie Doerrlamm is taking NailTech to a new level. Enter the world of social networking with NailTech Connect.
Red Carpet Tips for Nails
InStyle talks with celeb manicurist Ashlie Johnson about a few tips for showing off stellar nails for a special event. “Do nails the night before,” Johnson advises. “That way, if you change your mind, you still have time to change the color.”
Join the Society of Nail Technicians
Frustrated because industry networking groups were either too expensive or out of the area, nail tech Alica Best decided to create the Society of Nail Technicians.
Let Action Bag Handle Your Graphics
With Action Bag Company’s Custom Stationery line, nail techs can create their own sophisticated, professional-looking marketing materials.
Hello Dolly
Elle’s Beauty department highlighted its “Best in Show” picks from the large variety of trends that popped up on the runways for spring.
Shock Full of Color
Marie Claire highlights a great variety of electric-hued beauty products for the spring season. Coral lips and bright blue eyeshadow are complimented by even brighter blue-polished nails. To get the electric blue look, try Essie Nail Polish in Coat Azure or OPI’s Ogre-the-Top Blue.
Take-Charge Nails
Lucky hones in on one of the hottest trends of the moment: deep metallic gray nails. The look speaks volumes to the tough crowd but still manages to look effortlessly chic.
Doctor’s Weigh in on Cuticle Work
Allure gets expert advice on cuticle work from Richard K. Scher, professor emeritus of dermatology at Columbia University, and May P. Lupo, clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans.
Pay it Forward with Dollars for Donations
The American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) has created an easy way for salon, spa, and other beauty professionals to give back to the beauty industry.
5 Tips for a Lasting Manicure
Good Housekeeping offers five great tips for making a manicure last and last.
Tech Tells Stories of Heroic Women
After more than 20 years of painting nails — a very tiny, very temporary medium — nail tech Robin Moses wants to show the world her true passion: her work on canvas.
Tips for Creating a Half-Moon Manicure
Cosmopolitan shares advice from celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees on how to master the half-moon manicure.
Tweezed to Perfection
A beauty maven is only as good as her tools, and in the case of brows, tweezers are no exception.
Bright, Beautiful Nails Rule the Runway
Elle magazine caught up with makeup artist and Estee Lauder’s creative makeup director Tom Pecheux to talk about how he’s been using brights on models from nails to lips and cheeks.
Crushing on Coral
InStyle’s Reader Poll highlights some of the biggest spring trends and how they fared with the magazine’s readers.