China Was Fabulous!

This is the opening ceremony. The Chinese lions bless and protect.Wow, that does look like a heck of a winter storm Jill. I am very familiar with the fallout from bad weather on my schedule too.

Where Are All Those Competitors?

You know, people say to me all the time, “I want to compete, but...” And the excuses are endless — time, family, money, etc. But I think the one excuse that irks me the most is,

CND Additives Drip Technique

I love seeing what other nail professionals are doing. Don’t you? It is so inspiring to see different ideas, techniques, and colors. When I ran across this drip technique photo done by CND Education Ambassador Melody

A Counterfeit Conundrum

Ever have someone give you a bad bill?  To the best of my knowledge, it’s only happened to me once. I was in the drive-thru at the bank, making my deposit when the teller looked up

Nailing Hollywood: A Dedicated Agency for On-Set Nail Artists

This dedicated agency, under the leadership of CEO Mazz Hanna, represents, educates, and advocates for on-set nail artists.

When Clients Attack!

If you're as obsessed with nails as I am, you probably spend hours of your life looking at photos that nail techs have posted online of their own work, or that clients post online of their

Trouble and Pain

Why do so many people feel obligated to greet me with the words, “Isn’t it terrible...?” From a rape/murder three counties over to a missing child report three states over, people mire themselves in misery and feel

How to Deal With Critics

Stop limiting your possibilities to look good for others because they don’t really care—why do you? 

The ABCs and Zs of SPF, UVA, and UVB

It’s tanning season, which means it’s time to educate clients on how to protect themselves from sun damage. Most people know that SPF stands for sun protection factor and that few users apply enough sunblock to do the trick. What you might not know is that the SPF pertains only to UVB rays.