For Certain

Mark Twain is often credited for making the astute observation that "death and taxes" are the only certainties in life.Most of the time, I try very hard to keep in mind all the things that my

Meet Tammi

Hello everyone! Some of fellow competitors may already know me but for those who don’t please let me introduce myself. My name is Tammi Merritt. I am an educator and competition team member for Odyssey Nail

Behind the Scenes: Tom Holcomb

Tom Holcomb is no stranger to photo shoots. In addition to the many cover shoots he has done with NAILS, Tom also does the nails for EZ Flow’s ads.

Gels: Easy as 1-2-3!

Everyone's talking about gels these days.  Nail professionals always want to stay on top of the latest trends, but many of them have a hard time understanding the gel process.  Breaking down the steps involved in a gel application will help you determine whether you'd like to offer these services.

Guard Against Poor Ventilation

Ask yourself these nine questions to determine if your salon ventilation is adequate.

Make Every Little Bit Count by Counting Every Little Bit

Salon owners can reduce costs by limiting the number of product lines and distributors they use. Smart inventory controls also boost your bottom line.

My Other Life: Rebekah Summers, School Bus Driver

“If you had told me 20 years ago that I would be a bus driver today and would be loving my job, I would have laughed out loud,” says Rebekah Summers, the owner of Perfect 10 Nails inside Don’s Barber Shop in Cadiz, Ky

Why So Blue Too?

Speaking of stuff that's blue ... Sounds like a survey question from “Family Feud,” doesn't it? "Name something around the salon that is blue." OK, so, speaking of things that are blue in the salon, what is up

Take a Tip From… Backscratchers’ Roe Van Epps

Here are some gel tips from national show and education coordinator for Backscratchers Salon Systems, Roe Van Epps.