Something to Talk About: Appropriate Nail Length and Style

Personal preference isn’t the only thing that determines the ideal shape and length for a client’s nails. The best techs know a number of factors play into the decision.

At the Top of Your Game

You’ve paid your dues, you’ve built your clientele, and your book is so packed with standing appointments it’s hard to take new clients. So how do you promote your business when you’re filled to capacity?

40 Years Ago, Bringing Beauty to China Was a Revolutionary Act

"The political climate led to suspicion of our true motives; could we really be spies?"

Going Mobile

After a couple of unsuccessful attempts at establishing her own nail salon, Chicago-based nail tech Wauteesha Weatherall knew she had to develop a plan that was going to make her stand out: a spa on wheels.

Integrity Gel Application

This video shows how to use INM's Integrity gel.

Adventures in OPI

The Nail Station in Huntington, Ind., asked clients to create short stories using the names of the salon’s OPI nail polish colors. Here are the first, second, and third-place winning essays.

Reader to Reader: How Do You Improve Your Acrylic Techniques When You Don’t Have Regular Fill Appointments?

When we’re not with clients, I practice different techniques on the other nail techs in the salon. We also ask our supplies for samples of new products so we can test them and see what we like.

Akzentz Luxio Introduction & Basic Colour Application

Learn about the Luxio line of 100% pure gel from Akzentz Professional and the basic application step by step instructions.

How to Apply Nailebrity's Take2 It's Not a Wrap! Protective Base Coat Film

The Nailebrity, Elaine Watson, shows how to apply her product that takes the soaking out of "soak-off gel," the mess out of glitter polish removal, and makes polish last longer.