Acrylic Roses for Spring
Ring-finger roses for a client's wedding
Take Your Glitter to Go
A carrying case for Matchbox cars works perfectly for organizing and storing nail glitter.
Star Nail Pastel Gels
Star Nail’s Pastel Gel Collection provides an array of feminine and delicate colors to beautify nails at any time of year.
What Is...Lamé?
Fabric designs that incorporate metallic tinsel-like threads, often in gold or silver.
by Sree Roy
Temporary Tips for Temporary Clients
For clients who aren’t regular nail-wearers, temporary tips can be just the thing to add dazzle to a special event like a wedding or a prom.
Just Like You Picture It - Tips from Techs on Photographing Nails
For many techs, taking pictures of your work allows you to create portfolios for your clients, advertise themselves on Internet sites like MySpace, or share your work with peers on forums and websites. Here are some tips from techs who have made a habit of photographing nails.
by Tim Crowley
Flowery French
Nails by K Franssen, Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, Canada
Bowl of Cherries
Nails by Regina Lankford, Worcester, Mass.
Flutter By, Dragonfly
Nails by Adela Muñoz, Artistic Bride-All, Fontana, Calif.
Silver Stripes
Nails by Stephanie Becker, Revé Salon, Strongsville, Ohio
Blushing Bronze
Nails by Rita Padilla, Rita’s…Not Just Nails, Aurora, Ill.
Blue-sy Nails
Iridescent 600-Piece Hearts Carousel
Nailite’s Iridescent 600-Piece Hearts Carousel features 1.75mm hearts in red, pearl, pink, and yellow.
Bridal Collection
Essie’s new Bridal Collection features six new shades that are sure to be the fashion of upcoming spring weddings.
YouTube Training
Some nail techs have taken YouTube’s invitation to “broadcast yourself” seriously. That opens up a world of free training for techs to access whenever they need a helping hand.
A Plum Choice
Nails by Julie Brown, Fancy Feet & Nails, Plainfield, Wis.
Passing Petals
Nails by David Hoang, Bradenton, Fla.