Crowdsourcing: French-Style Nails for Bridal

This month we asked nail techs: Do you think French-style nails are outdated for bridal, and if so, what’s a nice alternative?

Day 96: Flecks of Bling Nail Art

Bridget Johnson, Paris, Texas

Healthy Living: Bloodborne Pathogens

Are you at risk for catching a dangerous virus in your salon? Although rare, it is possible to contract a bloodborne pathogen during a nail service. Learn how to protect yourself from these potentially devastating diseases.

Why We Love Nails

The staff of NAILS Magazine loves you. Let us count the ways.

I Taught Them Everything They Know!

I’ve really wanted to talk about the HRTE (High Road to Education) event I attended in San Jose, Calif., last weekend — except now I think it’s two weekends ago? *sigh*  In case you have been

NMC Elects Officers, Shows Vibrant Spirit

New officers include Myriam Zuckerman Clifford as president. 

Cosmetology’s Her Calling

Using donated equipment and beauty supplies, Steinlage and a dozen volunteers cut the hair of about 3,000 needy people a year.

Crowdsourcing: How do you deal with clients who tip poorly or not at all?

This month we asked nail techs: How do you deal with clients who tip poorly or not at all? Do you give them a different level of service? Why or why not?

Neighbor from The Twilight Zone

I'm not going to go into great detail, but, prior to my taking over the space, there was a woman doing hair braiding who was trying to open a cell phone and variety shop. To make