Getting Ready to Hand Model at ISSE Long Beach 2014!

Has competition ever interested you? It makes me curious, but I didn't think I would stand a chance competing. The first thing that throws me off are the nails themselves. They aren't in a normal salon

7 Things Guys Should Know Before Dating a Nail Tech

This post is so clever and insightful, I had to share it! 

Talking #naileyes and Social Media at ISSE

My class was about how to find inspiration and ways of executing designs with the skills and mediums that you have.

Nailympics Recap

The Nailmypics that were held this past Oct. 23 and 24 saw competitors from all over the world coming together to compete under top-quality judging and in challenging events. Nail techs from Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia,

Join Us for a Discussion of Reflexology

Here is your promised reminder for the next FB Live with me and #BFFmel scheduled for this coming Monday, April 9, at 10 a.m. U.S. Central Standard Time.

Getting Started With Reflexology

#BFFmel brings you a summary and additional information from our Facebook Live broadcast on reflexology.

Speed Up Your Services — Part 1: Work Habits, Prep, and Natural Nails

Cutting down your service times doesn’t mean you have to cut back on the quality of your work. Small, incremental changes in your routine can add up and make a big difference in your schedule.   

Complimentary Class at ABS Helps Beauty Pros Spot Signs of Domestic Violence

ABS Chicago is offering complimentary classes in conjunction with Chicago Says No More on the subject of domestic violence.

They Wear Gels in Germany, Don’t They?

That was about the only thing I knew before heading to the Beauty International Show in Dusseldorf, Germany, this past March. I had never been to Europe before and spoke no German, but I was eager to learn everything I could about the German nail industry. Unearthing stiletto styles, licensing loop-holes, the economic recession and more, the German nail industry proved to be a fascinating player in the worldwide nail market.