A Postcard from the Smokies

I was thrilled to hear from nail tech and event organizer Jill Wright that this year’s Nail Tech Networking Event of the Smokies was bigger and better than ever. Here’s her report from this flourishing, education-packed

America’s Beauty Show

I had a great time at America’s Beauty Show (formerly the Chicago Midwest Beauty Show) earlier this month. For the first time, the show took place in McCormick Place, a gigantic convention center in the heart of Chicago (in previous years, it had been held in the suburb of Rosemont, Ill.)

On My Mind: Reflection, Concentration, and Confidence

NAILS invited guest editor and NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 5 winner Valerie Ducharme to give our readers advice on a topic she felt relevant to the industry. Being the artist that she is, she chose to discuss creativity.

On My Mind: A Life-Changing Experience

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist 2014 winner Ryoko Garcia shares her thoughts on how winning the nail art contest changed her life.

Rules to Live By

“The five rules that I live by whether it be a day of business or a day of pleasure seem to work best when combined with a life based on human integrity,” says Lance Lehne, owner of Lucca Nail Spa in Ocean Shores, Wash., and author of The Nail Tech’s Survival Guide: The 10 Step Handbook to Becoming a Million Dollar Nail Technician.

Fashion Week Diary: Honey Takes Manhattan

NAILS online correspondent Debbie Doerrlamm found this out first-hand when she tagged along with nail tech Audra “Honey” Hines at designer Jerry Tam’s show during February’s Fall Fashion Week in New York City. 

By Appointment Only

At all the locations I have worked in in all my years of doing nails, I have never really loved walk-ins. They are very nerve-wracking for me.Even in a situation where you want walk-ins, since the

IBS Las Vegas 2013: Fine (Nail) Art

While talking with the women at the Minx booth, they eagerly asked if I had met Kelley Ramirez. Janice Jordan was quick to walk me over and make an introduction. If the Minxes were excited about

Step-by-Steps

With these step by steps you can create pretty blue and white nail art.