Guest Post: What I Saw at America’s Beauty Show 2016 in Chicago

Guest contributor, Braden Jahr recaps his weekend at America’s Beauty Show in Chicago.

Tips on How to Improve Your Instagram Presence

Building a strong Instagram presence is essential to standing out in the beauty industry, and utilizing this free social service can be one of your best marketing tools. Learn some vital tips and tricks straight from the NAILS editorial team on how you can start boosting your business today with the help of social media.

Prevent Product Crystallization During Cold Weather

Try electric mitts, heating pads, or even a mug warmer to keep acrylic from crystallizing during the winter.

Aloha from Hawaii

Hannah Lee reports from the Japan Nailist Association's third annual Japan Olymp Pics. This year, it was in Honolulu, bridging the gap between Japan and the United States.. 

Week 4: Getting in a Lot of Practice

It has been a sad week in our school — we lost two students. One was becoming a very close friend and had to withdraw for health reasons. I am going to miss her and her

Have Tools, Will Travel

For nail techs who are constantly on the go, their box of tools may be the only constant in their lives. Traveling techs share their toolkit must-haves that help them thrive while on the road.

Inside BBSI Show - 1998

Halloween Decorating A–Z

Shari Brown of Fresno, California likes to decorate her nail station for her clients … and herself. She started buying Halloween items last year and just kept adding more. You can see how packed her space

First Time For Everything

Since landing my job at NAILS Magazine there has been something a little hard for me to admit: it’s been a long time between manicure and pedicure appointments. In fact, I have only had one professional