

Have a Blue Christmas
Nails by Gina Morgan, Nails by Gina in Oakdale, Calif.
Behind the Scenes: Reaching for the Stars
For this month’s cover, celebrity manicurist Elsbeth was inspired when working on an art project last Christmas by a little fuzz ball that got stuck on the underside of her nail.

Fall Flowers
Nails by Sue Ellen Schultes, Great Lengths in Bridgewater, N.J.

Fall Flowers
Nails by Sue Ellen Schultes, Great Lengths in Bridgewater, N.J.

Fall Flowers
Nails by Sue Ellen Schultes, Great Lengths in Bridgewater, N.J.

OPI SparkleFX Pretty Primaries

Rev Up Interest in Holiday Nail Art
A picture is worth a thousand words so display nail art photographs at your station.

Scary Scratchers
Nails by Shannon Chomanczuk, Polished Image Salon in New Windsor, N.Y.

Scary Scratchers
Nails by Shannon Chomanczuk, Polished Image Salon in New Windsor, N.Y.

Scary Scratchers
Nails by Shannon Chomanczuk, Polished Image Salon in New Windsor, N.Y.

Nail Art Made Easy: How to Do Nail Art, Even If You’re Not an Artist
You don’t have to be the next Van Gogh to create nail art your clients will love. Six techs give you step-by-step instructions for creating ultra-simple nail art - using just polish, a simple brush, and paint.

Nature’s First Green Is Gold
Nails by Theresa Lawrence, The Ultimate Spa Salon in Madison, Wis.

Nature's First Green Is Gold
Nails by Theresa Lawrence, The Ultimate Spa Salon in Madison, Wis.

Nature's First Green Is Gold
Nails by Theresa Lawrence, The Ultimate Spa Salon in Madison, Wis.

Bridal Party
According to TheWeddingReport.com, the average American wedding costs between $22,000 and $26,000. Is your salon getting its piece of the wedding cake, er, pie? It takes targeted advertising, smart scheduling and retailing, superior service, and a referral program, and you’ll be on your way to salon-wedded bliss.

Bubble Gum Glitter
Nails by Laura Sloggatt, Levittown, N.Y.

Bubble Gum Glitter
Nails by Laura Sloggatt, Levittown, N.Y.



