What Bits to Start With

Choosing new bits can be such a confusing and overwhelming decision when first starting out because we have so many choices.

Embedded Acrylic for the Flower Girl

Jen Fetty of Middleton, Idaho, shares how to embed dried flowers for a nail look that’s meant to be worn outdoors.

Energy Flow Is the key to Good Qi

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art designed to balance the energy flow in our living and working environments.

Win Clients’ Loyalty By Easing Pain From Their Curved Toenails

The B/S Brace is a magnetic system that corrects extremely curved toenails. 

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ...Go!

That's about as much warning as Jan Arnold gets before she goes on the air to educate consumers about nail care.

Quiz: Should You Stay or Should You Go?

Things aren’t ideal at your current salon. Should you stick it out or pack your sculpting brushes and make a clean break? Take our purely unscientific quiz to reveal the clues.   

A Little Time (Line) for Pink-and-Whites

Feel like you could stand to sharpen up on your liquid-and-powder application times? Then check out the timeline breakdowns from four experienced pros, and compare your own personal bests (and maybe find a new technique or two along the way).

Artistic Nail Design’s Rock Hard Gel Clear Extensions

Rock Hard Gels by Artistic Nail Design are derived from a proprietary blend of monomers chemically altered to create strong, flexible nails. Here's how to apply them.

I Can See Clearly Now

For techs over 40, seeing up close can become difficult. Here’s how several are coping with presbyopia — and some advice from eye doctors on the latest treatments and techniques to restore sharp vision.