ABS Chicago 2015

Beauty professionals braved the snow for America’s Beauty Show in Chicago on March 21-23 at McCormick Place. Events included the Beauty Changes Lives fashion presentation honoring Leo Passage, an emphasis on healthy living, a day for students, and a cameo by members of the Backstreet Boys. Plan on attending this show next year March 12-14, 2016.

Fall’s Neutral Color: Graphite

Harper’s Bazaar announced gray is the go-to neutral color for the fall season.

Clean Beauty: Custom Disinfection Protocols Keep Clients Coming Back for Nail Services

What does this mean to nail business or nail tech professionals who have struggled (or are still struggling!) through at least one COVID-19 reopening phase? Stay proactive! It’s smart business to refresh, refine and set yourself apart with what is now the beauty essential, sanitation.

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Session Work Essentials as Told by Snapchat

We gave The Nailscape full control of our Snapchat to take us behind the scenes of a fashion event. 

Get the Look: Sabrina Carpenter's MET Mani

Singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter took the event's garden and fantasy theme all the way to her fingertips, with a manicure by Zola Ganzorigt using OPI. 

Nail Add-on Becomes Smartphone Stylus

Nano Nails were developed by Dr. Sri Vellanki, who was able to miniaturize a smartphone stylus to become a wearable accessory that can be incorporated into a manicure.

Capturing the Cosmo Girl

Consumer advertising by professional manufacturers is bringing welcome attention -- and credibility -- to salon brands.

Tech Finds Sense of Purpose and Community

San Diego-based nail tech Monica Leiper sums up her career in four words: “been there, done that.”

Extend Your Service Menu With Gels

Today's gel systems combine flexibility, strength, and plenty of profit potential