
NAILS 35th Anniversary Flashback: 2000
In 2000, a Watsonville, Calif., salon was the source of a major bacterial outbreak that infected at least 110 clients and left them with lesions on their legs.
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In 2000, a Watsonville, Calif., salon was the source of a major bacterial outbreak that infected at least 110 clients and left them with lesions on their legs.








Coming directly to a viewing screen near you, these top video-making nail techs are online and bringing education to the masses with their fun and unique brands of instructional nail clips.
Build 3-D nail art designs using Beautiful Nails by Kupa’s Artfinity 3-D Acrylic Fall Color Collection and Artfinity 3-D Sculpting Brush. Finish off with UV Phoria Top Gel and cure for two minutes for a great design.
Young Nails' Greg Salo describes how to properly use the company's UV light. Understanding hand positioning on the base plate is the key to a solid cure.
Nail technician Terri Taricco love nails so much so that two years ago she got a personalized license plate that read "NAILS."
Clients often view acrylic enhancements negatively, thinking they are harmful for the nails. Let’s educate the masses to the benefits of this tried-and-true technique.
Orly educator Trina Ngo shows how to create a simple abstract floral design using Orly's Easy-Off base coat, BodyGuard vitamin-infused soak-off builder gel, and GelFX in Beach Cruiser hot pink at the International Salon & Spa Expo in Long Beach, Calif.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 5 Challenge #1 sponsored by CND asked contestants to create a runway-inspired nail look that’s wearable in real-life. Here is Hemi Park's entry. Click here to see all 12 entries.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 4 challenge #8 sponsored by ibd asked contestants for gory & glam nail art fit for a scream queen. Here is Tracey Lee's entry. Click here to see all 5 entries.
Around the country, enrollment in nails-only programs at traditional cosmetology schools is down. Meanwhile, students are flocking to skin-care programs. But despite the challenges these changes pose for schools, employment opportunities for nail graduates remains strong.