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Nails to Die For: Scary Nail Art for Halloween
Stray from kitschy pumpkins and friendly ghosts this Halloween for nail art that’s a little more spooktacular. A handful of talented techs with a dead-serious love for the holiday conjured up some scary tips depicting everything from classic October villains to the nails of a real live zombie.
Show [Us] Your… Workstation Lamps
The light source at your nail table is just as important of a tool as your acrylic sculpting brush. Without a good lamp, how are you supposed to see the intricate details of what you’re doing on a client’s nails?
Gels Are Here to Stay: 19 Potted Gels That Never Go Out of Style
For clients with weak, brittle nails who want extra strength to those who covet wild extensions, gels can offer something for everyone.
Mini Masterpiece Nail Art Contest Winners 2013
Mixing the classic with the modern, Lichtenstein, Magritte, Van Gogh, and Kandinsky were all represented in this year’s crop of winning mini-masterpieces. Prepared to be amazed at the skill and precision evident in all these entries.
Watching Paint Dry: 15 Terrific Top Coats
Within minutes and sometimes even seconds after application, manicures and pedicures become dry to the touch.
Where Germs Thrive in a Nail Salon
You might be ready to put flu season and the hyper-vigilance behind you, but before you do, consider the places that some nasty bacteria and viruses hang out waiting to make a comeback.
Cosmoprof 2013: NAILS' Cocktail Party
From show floor to suite door — NAILS' 3rd Annual Cocktail Party provided a much-needed opportunity for show exhibitors and attendees to relax and mingle for a few hours after the exhibition floor closed on the second evening.
Rock of Ages: Heavy Metal Nail Art
As the darkened stage illuminates and the first strain of guitar electrifies the crowd, we unveil these empowering nails to blur the lines of where heavy metal meets modern glamour — and leave your clients screaming for more.
Nail Art Books for a Well-Stocked Library
Inspiration is only a page-turn away.
Gifting in Style: Gift Certificates
A round-up of gift certificates from seven stylish salons.
Fall 2013 Color Trends from the Pantone Institute
Here are the 10 colors the renowned color authority predicts will reign for fall.
IBS Las Vegas 2013
More than 19,000 salon owners and beauty professionals made their way to the Las Vegas Convention Center June 21-24 for the International Beauty Show. Over 160 classes, conferences, and workshops were conducted at the event by leading industry professionals. Don’t miss next year’s show, June 14-16, 2014.
Cosmoprof North America 2013 Attendance Increases 8% for a Sold-Out Show Floor
Flip through NAILS’ photo gallery for some of the highlights of this Las Vegas beauty trade show.
IBS Las Vegas: NAILS Mani-Cam
The star of IBS Las Vegas was nail art. Check out the latest nail art seen on the NAILS red carpet at IBS Las Vegas.
A Decal Declaration: Nail Art Appliques
Declare yourself a nail artist after using these embellishments intended to inspire creativity. With advanced technology, the decals’ ultra-thin quality allows for product layering, and you can even incorporate them into your own designs. They’re easy to use and a great way to give your clients exciting nail art with reduced service time. Ranging from full-coverage to subtle trimmings, there’s a decal out there for everyone.
Are You Pedi Ready?
Take a look at these pedicure systems available to nail techs and see what will keep the clients coming back.
Snapshots from Premiere Orlando 2013
As always, Premiere Orlando was a show for the books. The massive beauty show, which took place June 2-3, hosted beauty professionals and industry manufacturers from around the globe.