The Secret of My Success (in 100 Words or Less)
Nail product manufacturers tell us their story in the space of a cocktail napkin.
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Nail product manufacturers tell us their story in the space of a cocktail napkin.
Marie Claire's beauty editors tell readers to toss out the dried-out bottles of purple and blue polish and instead try some sand- and seashell-inspired hues.
Fall's nail colors are in and all over the runway, and Harper's Bazaar editors choose their favorites.
Last week I went down to Oceanside, Calif. (just north of San Diego) to attend a special launch party for CND’s new enamel line. Called Colour Effects, it’s an open stock line of 50 crème enamels
A nail tech for 21 years, Bonnie Rios still gets excited about the nail industry. “I am constantly intrigued at the advances that occur over 10 little digits,” she says. But what really gets her excited is the art. “The ability to make each nail into a tiny self-expression that you can change at a whim is a great outlet for my creative side. And the bonus is I get paid to do it!”
Step-by-step by Bonnie Rios, Fingertips by Bonnie at Julie Johnson Salon, Riverside, Calif.
Nails by Bonnie Rios, Fingertips by Bonnie at Julie Johnson Salon, Riverside, Calif.
Having a crisp, deep smile line can set your work apart from other nail techs in your area. It’s one of the easiest ways to advertise yourself as an above-average tech who puts extra effort into her services. CND educator Kimberly Jones, of Patrick’s of Atlanta in Buford, Ga., explains how she gets these great-looking smile lines.
As nail techs, we’re often asked about the dangers of the smells in the salon — but it’s not the smells that should cause us concern. Learn the facts on air purification, and then take steps to protect yourself and your clients.