
Behind the Scenes: Creating the February 2012 Cover
Gorgeous nails, good composition, and a photogenic reptile — those are what earned Rolla, Mo.-based nail tech Sarah Petersen a coveted spot on this issue’s cover.
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Gorgeous nails, good composition, and a photogenic reptile — those are what earned Rolla, Mo.-based nail tech Sarah Petersen a coveted spot on this issue’s cover.
This is a great series on goal setting. Like Jill talked about last week, setting realistic goals is key to being successful and also helps to motivate you to set new ones once you reach a
One of the best things about beauty trade shows is the excess of education, new trends, and nail art demonstrations. Here’s a tour of nail art demos from a few manufacturer booths I came across during
I spotted Orly founder and CEO Jeff Pink on the show floor getting his pinky nails polished with Orly GelFX (one in navy blue, one in black). Nice to see the guys sporting the long-lasting colors.
Terri Silacci, the nail tech who made the snakeskin nails famous last year when they appeared in Vogue magazine, was at ISSE Long Beach this year giving editors her famous pedicure. I was lucky enough to
There’s a new professional-only nail polish option on the floor called Venique. I’m intrigued by this entry into the field because this polish features Siltek, an ingredient that expands when wet and contracts when dry, meaning
As I mentioned previously, one of my big goals for 2012 is to learn the ins and outs of running a retail business. Not just the traditional salon retail but expanding into a specialty gift boutique.

The theme of the 14th Nail Art Poland Championships was “Very Wild, Wild West.” The participants created whole scenes of Western cities on the models’ nails, and the three amazing winning designs are shown here.

Nothing screams “unprofessional” louder than a station cluttered with stuff. Unclutter your manicure table and keep it clutter-free throughout the service.
Aura-Soma Color Therapy Series / Courtesy of Caesars Palace Do you believe color has the power to affect the body, mind, and spirit? Qua Baths and Spa at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is one of the