Newsletters Keep the Conversation Going

The reason newsletters are a great marketing tool, says Dar Reiss-Depp, the president of RD Management (which distributes Thalgo products in the U.S.), is that instead of soliciting random consumers, you’re reaching out and talking to

Nails From the 2019 Oscars

The 2019 Academy Awards were held February 24. See what the stars wore on their nails at the show!

'Tis Not the Season for Stilettos

InStyle conducted a poll to see how readers feel about stiletto nails.

Nail Art by the Numbers

An impressive 92.2% of nail techs offer nail art to clients, according to a survey conducted by NAILS.

A Client at the Capitol

For four years-from 1988 to 1992-Deborah Sims, an Alexandria, Va.-based nail technician, kept First Lady Barbara Bush’s nails looking beautiful.

VPP Hydro Gel: Art In the Bottle

VPP's Hydro Gel is the easy solution for nail art and doesn't require artistic skills to create cool effects. The soak-off system that can be used as regular gel-polish with VPP Base, two coats of Hydro Gel and VPP Top Coat. However, when used over VPP's Metallic Gel, the hydro gel colors will transform into a water-like effect, spreading and changing a few shades lighter, creating unique patterns. Cure time is 30 seconds in an LED and one minute in a UV (min. 9W) light.

OPI Goes to the Grammys

OPI made its presence known at last night’s Grammys. Carrie Underwood wore OPI nail lacquer in Danke-Shiny Red and an accent finger in What Wizardry Is This? Each ring finger had the accent nail. What Wizardry

The End Is In Sight

I now have under a 100 hours left to complete my program. Only 6 pedicures, 2 finals and about 4 weeks stand between me and graduation. I am so excited!We had a new group of students

Get the Gehwol Waterless Pedicure

The Gehwol Dry Pedicure, available exclusively from Universal Companies, requires no water.