A Test for the Typical Tech
Based on statistics found in NAILS 2014-2015 Big Book, what follows is a portrait of a typical nail technician. How many boxes can you check?
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHBased on statistics found in NAILS 2014-2015 Big Book, what follows is a portrait of a typical nail technician. How many boxes can you check?
When nail tech Erin Snyder Dixon found herself in a long battle with a life-threatening disease, she knew she had to make changes so she could continue to do the work she loves — but finding the best course of action was never easy.
Florida-based nail tech, Bryan Vu, offers this tutorial for a dark and edgy textured design.
New York-based nail tech teams up with Wedding Paper Divas to create custom nail decals inspired by fashion designer Whitney Port.
Check out this artisan nail polish line created by S. Maria Chheo Shen, a licensed nail technician.
Gina Sylvestro and Viv Simmonds from Australia have worked to create an education program around using Swarovski crystals in the salon.
Thanks to Nail Talk Radio, Holly had the pleasure of honoring one of her industry hereos.
When Holly met nail tech, Geneva Summers Holcomb at Premiere Orlando 2013, her nail journey changed forever.
Kupa Inc. announced the first ever Kamp Kupa session, a four-day hands-on workshop for students and professionals looking for extra training to advance their skill level.
Nail technician ranked number 49 on U.S. News’ Best Jobs of 2014 list.
This year, Kallista launched its first two hand creams created especially for salon professionals.
Daily Moisturizing Cream for Creative Hands by Kallista is designed with the nail tech in mind.
Quarter Dinh’s friendly personality, singing voice, and unique business model has created quite a stir in the Detroit area where he is known as Quarter The Singing Manicurist.
Finding a healthy balance between good customer service and good boundaries can be tricky. Once you learn the value of self-respect, how to maintain that balance becomes clear.
Nail techs become nail techs in part because of an artistic eye and skilled hands.
“For me, being part of the group has resulted in improved skill level and a nail art portfolio, which means more money in my pocket, improved salon standards, and a bunch of great friends who just happen to be nail professionals,” says site member Raji Venugopal of Kelly’s Country Cutter in Grand Blanc, Mich.
Have you ever come across a tech whose nail art belongs in galleries? Do you ever wonder how they came to possess such skill? Or what else they’re capable of creating? We talked to six techs with a passion for art so fiery, it transcends the nail industry. From tattooing to oil painting, these artists-turned-manicurists (and vice versa!) have done it all.