Ciao Bella!

NAILS first heard of Ciao Bella when nail technician Dynise Rein- bold submitted the salons printed materials to the magazines 1996 Graphics Contest.

Great Starter Products for Newbie Nail Techs

As a newbie, you may not be familiar with all the product options available to you. Here we’ve gathered some products that may be useful as you start your career.

Reverse French Application with Gel

The technique allows you to focus on forming a structurally sound base and an apex, making it easy to build a successful free edge.

At the Top of the Heap: Tom Holcomb Makes a Competition Comeback

Known as "the guy who does nails" Tom Holcomb comes back to nail competitions in fighting form.

Consider This System If You're Looking to Speed Up Your Service Times

Efficiency in the salon can make a real difference in what you earn in day. You want to ensure you’re making the most of your time by seeing as many clients as possible and the right products can help you achieve just that.

Sponsored by CND®

Flashback to CND Education Ambassador Training

Let’s hop back in time a few weeks to my CND training where I got to learn some new tricks to share and see same fabulous nails. All of the education ambassadors are asked to come

Behind the Scenes: Extreme Makeover-Exponential Toms

For the perfect makeover cover, we enlisted the help of two of the industry’s finest nail techs turned entrepreneurs — Entity Nail Couture’s Tom Holcomb and Tom Bachik.

Doing Your Own Nails

Breaking down the frustrating process of doing your own nails.

Acrylic Impressions

Try your hand a making interesting impressions in acrylics using paper clips and other small utensils that can be purchased at local craft stores.