Roundup: What is the greatest success you have had in teaching?

As instructors, you have the opportunity to touch the lives of many people. This opportunity brings with it the potential for great success. We asked instructors to share their biggest triumphs.

Kokoist Sculpted Gel Extension With One-Stroke Flowers Tutorial

Kokoist president Koko Kashiwagi created this pretty flower nail art design using a one-stroke technique.

She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not

I've got this one client … You know where this is headed, don't you? So I've had this client, off and on, for several years. And for several years, off and on, I've come this close to

Harmony at the Happiest Place on Earth

Yes Jill, Facebook is an awesome way to let your clients know what is happening in your salon. For instance yesterday we had a makeup party in the salon and we are going to post photos

Week 15: Exams and Nail Services

This week we had four exams! We had our written exams starting Monday: one on nail artistry and one on acrylics. Each was 50 questions. I was nervous but it was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be.

Nails for the Artistic Bride

Alisha Rimando Botero shares her advice on creating nails for the non-conformist bride.

The Help Desk

Answers to your questions on polish application, cleaning dappen dishes, acrylic brushes, and drill safety.

Your Salon Guest Has Cancer. Now What?

For the last 16 years, I have performed makeovers on women battling cancer and during that time, I have learned a ton of dos and don’ts. Here are 5 mistakes we may make when working with a salon client with cancer and how to correct them.

5 Things I Won't Do as a Nail Tech

This list of watch-outs from @jodydoesjels prompted us to reach out to her and learn more. We had already fallen for her hand-painted designs and now we wanted to know more about this list she created to help clients decide if she was the nail tech for them.