Mani and Pedi Tips from the Pros

Renowned salon owners Ji Soon Choi and Ji Baek give Allure Spa readers step-by-step instructions on a spa manicure and pedicure.

A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Habit Tic

In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses habit tic, a nail defect that occurs as a result of repetitively picking or pushing back the cuticle. You might be surprised to learn that super glue can play a part in its treatment.

Making a Commercial

So the past few weeks have been amazing. We shot a commercial for the salon. The commercial was not just for local television but also to create a professional online presence. It can be e-mailed to

Week 3: Salon Practice and a Miracle Manicure

This week we started seeing paying clients, and I also got to work on my “freebie” and on another teacher from cosmetology. At our school, we are allowed to choose one person who can come in

Week 29: I passed my State Board Practical Exam!

It was a really exciting week for me, and I'm starting to see the finish line as I continue to progres.

Learning to Use an Electric File Safely

For the novice tech, learning how to use an electric file safely takes practice. Here are a few pointers on balancing the electric file so you can become more comfortable and confident about adding electric filing to your services.

Crowdsourcing: What was your biggest nail service disaster?

This month we asked nail techs: What was your biggest nail service disaster?

Winning Business Card Designs

The finalists in our Better Business Card contest prove that with a little creativity and innovation, anyone can create a great-looking business card. Not only are they nice to look at, cards can also help boost business when they contain all the necessary information.

Gel Nails Prevent Musical Mishap

Nail tech Vickie Meador came to the rescue of a guitar-player who wanted gel reinforcements on his strumming hand.