Compete to Lose — Really

Why enter a nail competition if you can’t win? “When you compete, the most important person you are competing with is yourself,” says Dianne D’Agnolo, founder and director of the Nailympics Competition. “Competition is a great way to push yourself to improve.

Backscratchers 2-Week Re-Glass Maintenance

View this tutorial for a demonstration of Backscratchers 2-week re-Glass maintenance steps.

Week 14: Fun With Nail Art

This week we finally got to my favorite chapter: nail art! On Monday, we discussed the different types of embellishments you can add. We got to have fun on our nails so I did a reverse pink and white and ombre with colored acrylic.

This is a GOOD Omen, Right?

So about that screaming ... I think I'm done now. I've been feeling that scream since mid-November and I really thought I'd be over it by New Year's Eve.As it turns out, this week has been

Weeks 18-20: The End and The Beginning!

I spent all of this week working with my drill. I found yet another video by Young Nails, titled “I-Formation Filing,” and because of it I have been making some really smooth and even nails! There is always more to learn, but I am a lot more confident with the drill now.

From the Fashion Week Runways

Fashion Week took New York City by storm Feb. 1-8, showing off the upcoming Fall fashions and, of course, the latest trends in nails. Here’s a round-up of some of the best styles from the runways.

Making the Effort to Get Healthy

I attempted my second 5k walk on Saturday.

Week 11: Tests and High Scores

On Tuesday, we had two written exams, one on manicures and one on pedicures. I had a good feeling taking the tests – it felt easy

On the Road: Nails Plum, Ft. Lauderdale

I visited Nails Plum for this column, #16 on the 1997 Top 100 Salons list, where it has been a fixture for years.