Blending Old World With High-Tech

Clients of Glamorous nail in Puerto Rico are Old World when it comes to the conservative nail styles they choose, but they expect – and get – only the latest when it comes to sanitation and training standards.

Gel Powder Acrylic System

Available in clear, white and pink, glitter and concealer, the Gelcrylic system can be used over natural nails or nail tips.

ISSE 2011: Acrylic Collections from INM

INM International Educator, Rachel Mouritson, sculpted INM's Jessica Ayala's first stiletto nail using a combination of the company's new Long Ago & Far Away colored acrylics (left) and Northern Lights Neon Holographic Acrylic Powders (right). Rachel

Nail Wearer Discusses The Long And The Short Of It.

If you want to convince clients they can learn to live with long nails, tell them about Lori Groves, a former nail technician whose long nails have actually stopped traffic.

Gim's Salon

I was recently back home in Peru for a friend’s wedding and decided to get my nails done in my own country.

Competition Formulas Are Built to Win

Competition formulas can be used in the “real world” to give clients’ nails the competition look without sacrificing strength and durability.

Ready, Set, Sculpt!

A fast-set acrylic system simplifies and shortens the application process, allowing technicians to accommodate more clients in a day.

Acrylic Impressions

Try your hand a making interesting impressions in acrylics using paper clips and other small utensils that can be purchased at local craft stores.

3-D Made Easy

Well, maybe not easy. But Star Nail’s global education director Elaine Watson has a quick tip on how to get a better performance out of acrylic for 3-D designs.