Technique
Fading Fast
Nails by MaeLing Parrish, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio.
Fading Fast
Nails by MaeLing Parrish, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio.
Fading Fast
Nails by MaeLing Parrish, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio.
Ask Me Anything
We paired techs with opposite career experiences and gave them the chance to interview each other. Each tech asked and answered questions about what it was like to be on her side of the table.
Survey Reveals Dissatisfaction with Feet
Grated Coconut & Passion Fruit Pedicure
Your feet and senses will delight in this tropical refresher rich in coconut and fruit.
Help Desk
Why does my acrylic sometimes appear cloudy? Your technical questions answered!
Building Your Winter Pedicure Business: 5 Case Studies
Between the winter blues and covered shoes, you may think pedicures are reserved for the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. But, we’ll show you five salons that still sizzle even when it’s freezing.
Signature Services: Mojito Pedicure
Inspired by the Mojito — a classic Cuban cocktail that includes mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, white rum, and club soda — this service features natural ingredients that lift the spirit and energize the senses.
What’s Next — a Ph.D. in Pedicures?
A group of 17 enthusiastic pedicurists has achieved the first-ever Bachelor of Science (BS) in Podology at Commonwealth University of Health Sciences in St. Kitts, West Indies.
California Nail Techs: Gear Up for Change
If the new disciplinary law passes the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will be able to immediately suspend any license without advance hearing.
How to File By Hand
Because some clients are uncomfortable with the electric file, it's important that techs understand the incredible speed and control they can achieve when filing by hand. T
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.
How to Ace a Nail Competition
Ahh … the joys of victory and the agony of defeat. In the nail competition arena, bringing home the trophy takes much more than skill — it starts with proper preparation, practice, a positive attitude, and a passion for competing.
How to Prevent Lifting
Lifting acrylic nails are frustrating to the nail tech and annoying to the client. Left uncorrected, they could trap water and be the first step toward a bacterial infection. But before we get defensive and start pointing fingers, let’s check out the nails — and let them do the talking.