One Step at a Time to Open Your Own Salon

  “I wasn’t happy in the salon I worked in so every day I put $20 away and my step-sister Andrea Conde — a cosmetologist — also started to put $20 a day away,” says Christina Litster. “

Arm Wrestling

I never cease to be amazed — befuddled even — at clients who sit down across from me and put their arms up on my table, while leaving their chair three feet away from the table,

Just the Right Touch - Massage Techniques for Manicures

Give a client natural-looking nails and she’ll book another appointment. Give her a melt-to-the-floor” hand or foot massage, and she’s yours forever.

Week One: No Time Wasted

The first week of school went by fast. I actually feel like I’ve been here longer than a week. Everyone is so welcoming, and all of the departments — nails, esthetics, cosmetology, financial aid — mix and mingle, which is great!

Artistic Putty One Color Application

Learn how to use Artistic Nail Design's Putty to create an easy one-color nail overlay application.

Monkey See, Monkey Still No Can Do

I was recently advised to watch some YouTube videos in order to gain motorcycling skills.Yep. True story. Somehow, watching someone do something will magically make me able to do it as well.By that logic, I should

Nail Art Studio: Spring Blossom

This tropical-looking flower is created with a one-stroke technique.

Team Spirit

I don't actually have to go in to the salon until much later this afternoon, which means that this turns out to be one of those Monday mornings when I get to sit around the house

Stop, Thief!

What to do if you’re robbed and how to prevent it from happening in the first place.