Nails for Every Occasion

The April 2012 issue of Cosmopolitan recommends three different springtime manicures for three occasions — daylight, date night or a girls’ night out.

Filling the Technician’s Toolbox

To help you save time, work with precision, and enjoy your job, some tools are must-haves, while others are a luxury you’ll want to afford.

It’s a Teen Thing

Don’t think teens have the interest money or loyalty to cultivate as steady clients? Think again: 28.5% of teens ages 13-19 already get regular manicures. Learn why – and how – salons are making teens a popular part of their salon culture.

Four "Somethings" for the Bride

Offer your bridal clients nail art that will fulfill her need for “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue” on her wedding day. 

Expanding into Educating

This past year has been filled with opportunities that have propelled Adrienne into many different facets of her business. She has put tremendous effort into building not only her clientele, but also her technique. It’s all

Grab-and-Go Furniture

Manufacturer LeChat, known for its nail enhancement systems, polishes, and embellishments, is on the move with a new product line: portable salon furnishings.

ISSE Show Shines Through the Rain

The first big show of the year, the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE), kicked off in Long Beach, Calif., January 26-28, 2008. The show, hosted by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), is the West Coast’s biggest show. More than 30,000 attendees visited booths from more than 465 exhibitors.

Mural Contest Call for Entries

Why limit yourself to a single nail tip when you can bring big ideas to life on a canvas of five or even 10 tips? NAILS is now accepting entries for its 2020 Nail Mural Contest.

Should You Add Skin Care?

Absolutely! Complete knowledge on what to budget for, what to spend on, what to build out, what types of products and equipment to purchase, how to hire, what to charge, and when to look for professional advice are all vital to success. By understanding all these pieces to the puzzle, you’ll be well on your way.