Easy Alternatives

Shape recommends requesting gel polish over traditional lacquers during your next salon visit for a long-lasting mani that won’t chip or fade for two weeks.

Pride and the Pedicure

Redbook magazine’s Beauty Director Cheryl Kramer Kaye offers advice on feet hang-ups for the Beauty Confessions corner.

Where Have All the Details Gone?

Stay Home If You're Sick!

It’s flu season -- Did you get your flu shot? Nat & I did but Kim didn’t and she is down for the count again! Poor girl. Last week she had three clients come in with

Week 12: On the Floor!

It's official! I am on the clinic floor! I passed my test with a 95%, and I had my first client on Saturday for a pedicure.

I recommend Jessica Briarmoon’s YouTube Channel

Akzentz  educator Jessica Briarmoon has a great YouTube channel.

Documenting a Nail Regrowing

Holly's friend documented how his nail injury healed over time.

Think Outside the Box

Owning your own business in today's tough economy has both ups and downs. And with new salons popping up everywhere it's becoming increasingly important for salon owners to think of new ways to generate income and

Are There Any Other Competitors Who Want to Blog?

Some of you may already know that I’m giving up my post as “The Competition Insider” at the end of the year. It’s really been great to have this place here where I can share my