On My Mind: In Search of the Perfect Nail
Editor Hannah Lee finds that the perfect nail is impossible as well as subjective, but every nail tech should still strive for the best.
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Editor Hannah Lee finds that the perfect nail is impossible as well as subjective, but every nail tech should still strive for the best.





A Cypress-based salon owner goes from bold reds and pinks to calming, neutral, and light.
I've attended a few Tammy Taylor classes over the years, but this past weekend I got to witness Tammy Taylor (yes, THE Tammy Taylor) working with one lucky nail tech in a very unique hands-on approach.
Are some of your clients too shy to try nail art? Fear not. We rounded up a few nail artists and asked them to come up with simple designs that are big on subtlety and short on flashiness. Take inspiration from their work and start turning your French and polish-only clients into nail art patrons.
Nails by Janae Felkins, New Waves Salon (Lancaster, Calif.) It has long been my stance that Visalia runs nearly 10 years behind the times when it comes to the nail industry. Seriously. I can't tell you how
Color authority Pantone LLC today announced that honeysuckle, a vibrant, energetic reddish pink, is the color of 2011. While the 2010 color of the year, turquoise, served as an escape, Pantone says honeysuckle emboldens us to
Get your clients in a pedicure mood by adding a touch of pastel on their toes. Not only do light shades of green, pink, peach, and blue go hand in hand with the season, they also help liven up toes with a soft dose of color.
A "Money Manicure" using replicas of $100 bills on each nail makes a client feel like at least a thousand bucks.
Nail companies are always on the lookout for new educators. They are looking for enthusiastic and motivated techs to show other nail techs how they too can make fantastic nails using that specific brand.
The Bras for Hope Coalition is asking for your support in raising money for the distribution of post-mastectomy bras and prosthetics for women affected by breast cancer. Bras for Hope is sponsoring a nail art contest and awareness campaign.