On the Road: Nails Now!, Plano, Tex.

Ira Bloom does everything in a big way. Maybe it’s living in the state of Texas. Bloom owns the biggest nail salon in the country, and when it comes to business, he does not work on a small scale.

Defenders of the Feet

Ask a nail student what she thinks about touching strangers’ feet and you’re likely to get a grimace. But somehow, as their careers progress, most nail techs learn to love feet. We asked a group of techs who specialize in pedicures to tell us how their love affair with feet began and what they do that’s so special.

My Other Life: Anthea Thomas, security company owner

“Long gone are the days of big burly monkeys working the club doors. I’m 5-foot-3-inches tall and can do the same job as a 7-foot giant,” says Anthea Thomas, owner of Cornwall, England-based Ant’s Nails and co-owner of GSD Property Protection Services.

On My Mind: Riding a Wave of Thanks

This was a great year for NAILS Magazine and a great year for the nail industry. Let’s continue riding this wave as long as we can.

Once Was Enough: Things Nail Techs Say They Will Never Try Again

We all make mistakes. These salon owners shared things they tried once and will never try again. Consider these cautionary tales before making your next business decision.

How to: Glacier Nail Art

This nail tech found a little foil manipulation included in the acrylic application process can create a design that’s cool as ice.

What I Learned About Service Pricing After Getting My Nails Done by Someone Else

Let's just say it was an eye opening experience. 

Thank You CND

So anyone who is paying any attention at all in this business is now aware of the increasing popularity of soak-off gel "polishes."  They've actually been around for a very long time, but for a variety

Tech-to-Tech Sharing: The Little Details

What do you do in the salon to go above and beyond to create a great atmosphere? Big or small, any salon could put effort into giving guests an indulgent treat just by walking into your