Home Alone

What am I doing here at home in the middle of my normally scheduled work day? I always advise other techs who are trying to fill space in their schedules to stay at the salon even

Wedding Paper Divas Decals

New York-based nail tech teams up with Wedding Paper Divas to create custom nail decals inspired by fashion designer Whitney Port. 

Goal Setting Revisited: Winning the Weight Battle

It’s already June and half the year is over. The Fourth of July is right around the corner. In January, we talked about goal setting; we also set some goals for the year. Since we’re halfway

Nail Art Superheroes Appear at NY Comic Con

In October 2014, a group of enterprising nail techs calling themselves the League of Lacquer rented a booth at NY Comic Con and offered mini manicures with handpainted fan art.

John Hauk Surprises A Fan

Veteran tech John Hauk drops in on student blogger Starr Rooks after hearing that meeting him was one of her professional goals.

Fabulously Campy Nails From the 2019 Met Gala

The 2019 Met Gala's theme was "Camp," and stars rose to the occasion with dramatic, over-the-top nail designs. 

How to Tailor a Nail Form and Create a Ballerina Shape for a Nail Biter

Follow along as Katie Barnes walks you through this step-by-step for using a nail form to sculpt a smooth ballerina shape. Nails go from stubby to stunning in this tutorial.

TBT: Cover Techs Maisie Dunbar, Pattie Yankee

This TBT photo brings to mind some of the incredible cover looks these two power houses have provided for us in the past.

Sisters & the Stereotypical Nail Tech

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's latest film, Sisters, sheds comedic light on the life of a nail tech.