Paula Gilmore: Nail Professional Extraordinaire

Salon business consultant, educator, competition judge, competitor, speaker, salon owner, nail video technician, magazine columnist, color and image consultant — Paula Gilmore has been all of these and more.  

Salon Owner Panel a Hit at Nails Magazine Show

NAILS Magazine Shows made continuing education a priority at its New Jersey show held September 11-12. For the first time, all classes and seminars were free for attendees at this show. Class attendance was sold out.

Remove a Set of Gel Nails in 20 Minutes

All it takes is some filing, soaking, and a cuticle stick to quickly take off gel nails.

To Be Treated Like a Professional, Act Like One

Read on for Kessler’s surefire tips to increasing earnings and building your clientele.

Anita Lime: Fiberglass Is Her Forte

I’ve built my business doing fiberglass nails,” says Anita Lime, co-owner of Totally Together Hair and Nail Associates in Albany, Ga.

The Nail Doctor on Ridges and Polish

The Nail Doctor tells us about the various causes of nail ridges, and what they might mean for you, and explains the effects of polish remover on the nails.

As I See It: Nail Technician Earnings Stagnant

On one hand, we are excited to finally have these detailed industry statistics, which include the employment benefits nail technicians receive, how much they spend on supplies, and what they earn in tips, among many other factors. On the other hand, it was discouraging to see that the average weekly income of professional nail technicians has dropped.

Local Craft Class Inspires Nail Technician

A local craft class inspired nail technician to take nail art to a new level

Cover Tech Katrina Rouillard: Pretty In Pink and White

People now want natural-looking nails, and pink and white nails look very natural,” says Katrina Rouillard of her favorite technique. “I do sculptured acrylics with forms, again because I think acrylics with forms look more natural than tips. I use plain pink and white powders.”