Technique
What to Do When Extensions Just Won’t Stay Put
Depending on what products you have tried, you may need to consider whether the product type is compatible with your client.
Colored Acrylics with Reverse Application
Colored and glitter acrylics are beautiful, but many of us do not do them in the salon because it is too time consuming for us and too expensive for the clients to change the color. Use a reverse application to make it easier.
The Need for Speed
Mastering the art of nail enhancement application is downright frustrating. Follow my 5-step program and you to will be doing sets and fills in an hour.
Wrapped for the Holidays
Nails by Mary Seitzinger, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio.
Will Pipes Become Obsolete?
As pipe-free pedicure systems gain popularity within the industry, and concerns over sanitation and salon safety preoccupy the minds of clients and nail techs, it forces the question: Are pipe-free systems a better option?
House of Hip: Some Like It Hot Salon in Miami
When Nikki Mallon and partner Gary Feinberg found success in their separate ventures, a salon and a beauty boutique, they merged the two to create an even greater success story. Now, nestled under one large roof in Miami’s South Beach, the couple’s two businesses have blossomed into five — much to the delight of their clients.
Festive Foot Separators
Nail technician Jill Wright rings in the holiday season with Hot Buttered Rum Pedicures.
This Little Piggy…
Have you ever wondered why so many odd things happen to the little toe? One clue as to why lies within the toe’s structure — and other clues lie within our genes.
A Wrap in Time: History of the Nail Wrap
Whether linen, paper, silk, or fiberglass, chances are you’ve seen or done a wrap before. But have you ever thought about its humble beginnings? We decided to take a trip back in time to track the origins of wraps and see how far they’ve come.
Backfill Basics
Creating and maintaining a permanent French manicure for your clients doesn’t need to be intimidating. This step-by-step guide to mastering the pink-and-white backfill includes a list of common pitfalls to recognize and avoid.
Fall Paisley
Nails by MaeLing Parrish of Columbus, Ohio.
Brushes with Greatness
Don’t underestimate the power of a nail brush. They might sometimes be considered an afterthought, but these tools play a big role in a nail tech's job. Read on for tips on getting the most use of your brush, caring for it, and which brush works best for you.
Behind the Scenes: New Gig for Top Competitor
For this month's cover shoot, John Hauk, top competitor, salon owner with a full book of clients, and OPI Products’ new technical advisor, helped us create a Puccini-inspired nail look.
Color Chameleon
Colored acrylic powder is as versatile a medium as nail art paint, if not more so. From incredibly detailed designs to abstract stylings, the nail art possibilities are limitless. In the first part of a two-part series meant to illustrate the versatility of colored acrylic and showcase the talent of nail techs, we start you off with a few designs to experiment with.
Look Who’s Talking
Have you ever wondered who the person is attached to the voice on the other end of the telephone when you call a manufacturer for technical support? Meet four manufacturer’s educators and learn what a typical day is like.
Pipeless Foot Spa Addresses Disinfection Issue
European Touch has a response to the ruckus regarding foot spas and the potential problems with bacteria due to improper sanitation: a new pipeless spa. They maintain pipeless technology is safer and requires significantly less cleaning.
Petal Pushers
Nails by MaeLing Parrish, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio