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Nadja Freund, Magnetic Nail Design, Victoria BC, Canada

Use these three simple step-by-steps to help your students practice basic nail art techniques.

Jessica Taylor leads a class of aspiring nail techs.

For Students

Inspiring Instructor: Q & A with Jessica Taylor

As the senior instructor at the Honolulu Nail Academy, Jessica Taylor has had a lot of experience in the classroom. We recently caught up with this popular and engaging instructor for a fun and informative Q&A.

For Students

Roundup: Teaching to Diverse Backgrounds

by Tracy Rubert

We asked nail school instructors: How do you approach teaching a class of students with diverse backgrounds (the older senior student, the very young/teen student, the student with a troubled background)?

Cuccio's Jacqueline Yeung leads a group of educators in Hong Kong.

For Students

Cuccio Trains Educators in Hong Kong

by Nancy Kirk

Last month, Cuccio held in-person training for its Hong Kong educators, led by the company’s business development director, Jacqueline Yeung.

For Students

Founder of Footlogix to Speak July 25

by Tracy Rubert

Katharin von Gavel, founder and CEO of Footlogix, will speak at the Career Educators Alliance (CEA) Annual Convention and Expo to be held July 24-27, 2015.

Front row L to R: High School medalists Silver Medalist-Natalie Carmona-Garcia, Metro Career &...

For Students

The 2015 Skills USA Championships Winners Announced

by Nancy Kirk

The 2015 Skills USA Championships took place June 22 through June 26 in Louisville, Ky. and hosted over 6,000 career and technical education students.

One of the ten 2014 BCL|CND|Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship winners and NAILS Magazine student...

For Students

Beauty Changes Lives Awards Ten BCL/CND Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarships

by Tracy Rubert

Ten aspiring beauty industry professionals will receive “tuition at their fingertips” financial awards up to $5,000 to cover tuition for nail tech programs.

For Students

School Profile: Color My Nails School of Nail Technology

by Nancy Kirk

Although Jamie Comstock didn’t grow up with a dream to become a nail technician, her sister Monica persuaded her to try it out. After opening their own salon, Monica decided to open a nail school as well. Sadly, Monica passed away from breast cancer five years ago, but now Jamie carries on her sister’s legacy with the passion they both shared for nails. NAILS recently caught up with Jamie to learn more about Color My Nails School of Nail Technology.

For Students

3 Easy Summer Nail Art Projects for Students

by Tracy Rubert

Use these three simple step-by-steps to help your students practice basic nail art techniques.

For Students

Bellus Academy Celebrates Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day

by Tracy Rubert

The Bellus Academy campuses in California and Kansas showed their survivor spirit on Tuesday, June 2, as they provided complimentary lilac polishes to cancer fighters, survivors, caretakers, and friends.

For Students

Online Educational Resources for Nail Techs and Students

by Tracy Rubert

Nail school is a great place to learn the basics and practice more advanced techniques, but to really excel, it’s imperative to hone your skills outside the classroom as well. Encourage your students to visit these top online continuing education sites for nail techs.

For Students

Why Newbies Should Attend Premiere Orlando 2015

by Tracy Rubert

With more than 650 classes offered and close to 800 exhibiting companies, Premiere Orlando is the largest beauty show in the United States and provides a great opportunity for nail tech students to immerse themselves in the industry.

For Students

Download New Nail Salon Safety Fact Sheets

by Tracy Rubert

The California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology has announced that Cal/OSHA recently published a new fact sheet for Working Safely in Nail Salons.

For Students

What I Wish I'd Known About Teaching

by Tracy Rubert

Sometimes we jump in and take on roles professionally, not knowing exactly what we’re getting into. Often it’s a case of sink or swim. We asked instructors: What do you wish you had known before you started teaching?

For Students

Ten Tips for Effective Teaching

by Tracy Rubert

We talked to educators from various disciplines and identified some of the main qualities needed for good teaching. Whether you’re teaching a room of kindergarteners, a university classroom, or a group of adult nail school students, these are the qualities you’ll want to develop to be an effective teacher.

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