
Nail Tech Braves the Elements for Work
Judy Michaels loves doing nails in Malibu, even if it means weathering fires and floods.
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Judy Michaels loves doing nails in Malibu, even if it means weathering fires and floods.




Personally, I think my polishing skills are fine. They may not be the best in all the land, but they are certainly competent, and distinctly professional. Believe me! I have let clients polish my nails before. It
I don't believe in "nail emergencies." There's no such thing, and if it really is that bad, then you need a doctor, not a nail tech.I like that my job comes with a very low responsibility
For techs over 40, seeing up close can become difficult. Here’s how several are coping with presbyopia — and some advice from eye doctors on the latest treatments and techniques to restore sharp vision.
Maggie is fed up with clients who won’t get off the phone.
Presentation is key to any salon service, and it starts the instant your client sits down. Small details in how you display your products show clients they are getting a more complete service, and you may be able to increase your prices as a result. Here are some clever ways salons are displaying their service products to their guests
The proliferation of copycat products and some outright counterfeits have made manufacturers defensive and technicians confused.
Lynn Allen, Nail FX Nail Studio, Casper, Wyo. @lynns_nailstudio
Update: Q-tips came to the rescue of the Brooklyn salon owners after sending Nail and Spa 4U a check to make up for their loss in products
Claire Roberts, The Broken Bristle Salon & Spa, Yuba City, Calif. @beauty_by_claire_