Salon Swap

Two brave techs traded spaces — and clients and product lines — for one day. Here’s their account of what happened…

Young Nails Nail School: How to Create the Tortoise Effect

Young Nails' Greg Salo shows how to create a tortoiseshell nail effect. 

Young Nails Nail School: How to Stamp Neon Colors Using Sharpies

Young Nails' Greg Salo demonstrates how to stamp neon nails using Sharpies.

Young Nails Nail School: Electric File Bits (Part 1)

In this video, Greg Salo explains which e-file bits to use for nail prep.

Hippies, Hibernation, and Hellish Weather — Oh My!

Location breeds a handful of challenges and rewards for Island Girl Nails in Clinton, Wash.

Blueprint of a First Year [Installment #2]

Opening your first salon can be the most exciting time of your life — and the most challenging. Follow along as salon owner blogger Robbie Schaeffer applies for construction permits, decides of design details, and starts the hiring process.

Young Nails Vlog #110: '80s Flashback Nails

Young Nails president Greg Salo creates a mix of nail designs inspired by the 1980s.

Young Nails Vlog #131: Black Tropical Nails

Young Nails' Greg Salo creates a tropical flower nail design with a black background.

Home, Sweet Home-Based Salon

Working at home has its advantages – time with your kids and being your own boss – but there is still a price to pay-client calls at midnight and never really being able to leave the “office”.