What Influences the Nail Styles Your Clients Request?
Why do some clients opt for pink-and-whites while others like wearing funky nail art?
Changing with the Times
The nail industry is ever-evolving. Nail veterans give us their take on the changes, both good and bad, they’ve witnessed firsthand and how they’ve grown throughout the years.
Diary of a Celebrity Manicurist
Celebrity manicurist April Foreman says that when she first became a manicurist is was just to work her way through school. She soon discovered it was a key that opened many doors.
NAILS Readers' Choice Awards 2004
NAILS announces the winners of our first annual Readers' Choice Awards. These products were nominated by the manufacturers themselves and voted on by you, our readers.
Duck Nails Invade the O.C.
Duck nails are flared nail reminiscent of a duck’s splayed foot.
Would You Take Beauty Advice from This Person?
I saw a salon owner walking around the show with a banana clip in her wet hair and sweatpants on. She was barely dressed appropriate to pick up the newspaper, let alone roam the aisles of an industry conference.
A Jewel of an Idea
Nail artist expands and makes jewelry from acrylic.
How’s My Light?
Doing photo shoots in your salon — nail style shots, salon interior shots, or service shots — will help you develop a portfolio to show off to both clients and editors. Learn from the pros how to hire a photographer, how to prepare for a photo shoot, and what to expect at the end of the day.
by Hannah Lee
“Blow Out’s” Tish Dishes to NAILS
Our reporter -- and nail technician herself -- talks to the nail technician on the new reality show.
Creative Mingles With Fashion Royalty
Creative was the official nail designer for fashion bad boy Alexander McQueen’s “Black Party,” a fundraiser for the London-based HIV and AIDS charity, Lighthouse Services.
Salon Doubles as Movie Set
Salon appealed to location scouts for “Ocean’s Twelve,” the sequel to the 2001 Clooney/Pitt hit “Ocean’s Eleven.”
Military Moms Receive Special Care
Michigan salon owner Tamara Friedman talks to us about reaching out to and pampering military moms.
The Wedding Party
Every spring and summer a tide of overwrought brides makes a mad dash to salons and spas looking for some much-needed relaxation, pampering, and primping. Some savvy salons have already made a healthy business of catering to their needs and princess fantasies. Here we show you what they are doing and how you can make your salon a destination spot for the marrying kind.
Beauty at any Age
While it is true that all your clients want nice whatever their age-a 20-something client’s idea of the perfect service can be much different than that of a 50-something client.
Spa-Style Manicures Rank Third in Survey
Hand and foot care continue to make significant inroads into the spa world.
Behind the Scenes: Tom of All Trades
Tom Holcomb may no longer do nails at the salon, but he certainly isn’t out of practice. He often travels to Japan to educate Japanese nailists, so he has plenty of practice sculpting his beautiful nails.
NAILS’ 4th Annual Cover Tech Contest
With a year of nail technology classes under her belt, Tokyo-based cover tech Ami Seki is continuing her Education at Ci:z Nail Academy and also doing nails at Tout Soleil salon, where she has worked for about six months.