Technique
Skinification of Nails
As consumers become concerned with hands and nail health, the skinification of nails is the next big trend in hands and nails.
MTV Manis Featuring OPI Summer Collection
Debuted at the MTV Music Awards, check out two new looks by celebrity nail artist Zola Ganzorigt on Vanessa Hudgens and Euphoria's Sydney Sweeney.
En Vogue's Education Empowers Nail Technicians
Ashley Edwards is en Vogue’s International Lead Educator. She loves teaching others the art of sculpting the nails of their dreams. We hear from her about all the different types of education en Vogue offers and how it can be tailored to each artist's specific needs.
Dr. Dana’s Nail Renewal System from a Derm Devoted to Nail Health
Dr. Dana’s easy-to-use Nail Renewal System utilizes plant-based science to combat brittle, ridged, weak and over-processed nails gets a relaunch.
Video: Blooming Gel Nails & One-Bead Acrylic Application
Nail artist David Hoang shows how to use Blooming Gel, a clear nail gel that is applied before your color gel design, helping your color gels spread, or "bloom." He starts by sculpting the nail with a one-bead acrylic method.
Integrate Reflexology Into Your Pedi Services
Reflexology can provide health and relaxation benefits for your pedicure clients, and it can increase your profits, too. Nail tech Melissa Finch explains how she adds this technique to pedicure services.
How to Simplify Your Nail Work with 5-in-1 Nail Drill Bits
MelodySusie Tungsten Carbide Professional 5 in 1 Nail Drill Bit is multi-use, which means one bit can meet almost all the grinding needs. Without changing the nail drill bit back and forth, this bit can simplify nail work and greatly improve work efficiency.
How to Prevent Major Damage Caused by Electric Nail Drills
While they do require some prior training and safety measures, they're not too difficult to use provided you follow these tips, courtesy of MelodySusie.
Nail Artist Stephanie Loesch's Winter Nail Looks
Stephanie Loesch, a California-based nail tech who won first runner up in our Next Top Nail Artist Season 8 competition, uses Gelish Soft Gel Extensions for some cozy and snowy designs.
Everything You Need to Take Your Nail Career on a Nail Adventure
This new combo kit from MelodySusie means you can take your show on the road. A 2-in-1 Nail Lamp with Nail Drill, along with a nail dust collector, provides an efficient tool for so many of your nail needs.
Meet Red Iguana: Your Extra Set of Hands
The company's founder, April Ryan, created a silicone replica of her hands and now sells them to help nail artists showcase their work easier and faster.
MelodySusie Kanon Rechargeable Nail Drill: Engrave Your Name on This Luxury Tool
This cool tool looks like a retro record player, takes up a tiny footprint and has cutting edge technology in its design. All that, plus engraving is now free, so you can customize, initial and name this drill to make it your own.
4 Reasons to Love Long-Wear Polish
CND's new VINYLUX polish line offers plenty of benefits.
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File This Under SMART: MelodySusie Launches Cordless, Rechargeable Nail Drill
Atena Nail Drill is a rechargeable, cordless pen-shaped nail drill that is purposely designed for its ease of use. You can move freely with it, wherever you go, and on whichever finger or toe you want.
6 Foot-Care Products to Smooth Your Clients' Feet
Naturally London emphasizes softening, detoxifying and smoothing out the feet.
Olive Oil Power Kit from Footnanny
New paraben and cruelty-free Olive Oil Power Kit from Oprah’s personal nail technician, Gloria Williams - aka the Footnanny!
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Foot Care, Footwear, and “Earthing”
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern talks about feet — exfoliation, callus prevention, cuticle care, masks, footwear, and the theory behind “earthing.”