Where Is the Cuticle?

Resident blogger Holly Schippers aka FingerNailFixer uses props to demonstrate and identify the difference between the cuticle and eponychium.

Jessica Alba Wears China Glaze on Genlux Mag Cover

Celebrity manicurist Marsha Bialo gave Jessica Alba a manicure for Genlux Magazine's Summer 2010 issue, using China Glaze Sacred Heart--and Alba's nails were predominantly shown on the cover.

On My Mind: What Is Your Stimulus Package?

It might be time to offer a short term "stimulus package" to keep your clients' business in this uncertain economy.

On My Mind: Girls Just Want to Have Pedicures

have you considered adding a few youth-focused services? They don’t need to include as many extras and you can charge a lower price so it’s affordable.

Hold the Pickles, Hold the Mayo

I believe I have lamented in the past about my clientele's complete lack of interest in fancy stiletto nails. No stilettos. No super-long nails. Very little 3-D art. I don't even get to do those hideous

The [Long] Battle of the Bulge

After nearly a year of weight loss attempts, the Healthy Outlook Club (HOC) that was formed by the NAILS staff and its readers last May concluded in January with a few lovely days at the spa. 

On My Mind: Let's Not Mess Up a Good Thing

Editor Hannah Lee discusses the importance of following proper gel-polish removal procedures.

The New CND

At a two-day conference held during Cosmoprof, Creative Nail Design had a coming out party to announce its new identity as CND to 400 of the company’s top global educators, distributors and other industry “influentials.”

The Art of the Thank You Note

So it’s 2012 and a new year is already upon us. I hope everyone had a nice holiday and a made lots of money working extra holiday hours, selling products, and performing additional services. I know