Hit Me With Your Best Shot

With the explosion of nail art, techs are expanding their creativity into the field of photography. Here are tips on how to capture the best shot.

Hurting Hands

What if no doctor or medical study could confirm it, but through a network of your peers you learned many nail techs develop similar pain in their wrists, fingers, and thumbs? Would you choose to proactively reduce your risk of pain based only on anecdotal evidence?

A Hand to Train On

The training hand has a moveable arm in similar length to a human’s, which can hold the hand in place at any angle. The hand has moveable joints for each knuckle, and a soft rubber tip at the end to mimic the touch of human skin.

Nail Photography Tips, Day 2: Poses

Give your client a little model coaching to position hands in the best pose.

Interview With A Hand Model

When Kimberly Spiekerman, a nail tech at Image in San Jose, Calif., approached NAILS for advice on becoming a hand model, we had to do some head-scratching.

Standing Stretches for Physical Longevity

Hairdressing is a physically taxing career integrating simple stretches into your daily routine can reduce the strain repetitive motion puts on your body, help you stay flexible and strong and eventually prolong your career.

Help for Hand, Arm Pain

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MelodySusie 17th Anniversary: Celebrating Every Nail Creation, Inspiring Story, and Fearless Step

MelodySusie is celebrating its 17th anniversary. It is a time to celebrate another year of growth, another year of innovation, and another chapter of the journey we've shared with nail lovers around the world. From first-time nail enthusiasts and bold creators to professionals turning passion into a career, we’re grateful for every person and community who has made nail artistry their own.

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Ask an Editor: How Do I Become a Hand Model?

If you think you have beautiful hands and nails and have been told more than once that you should be a hand model, here are a few steps to help you get started. First, like they