
Cosmoprof North America 2012 Show Snapshots
Cosmoprof North America’s 10 year anniversary in Las Vegas showed just how resilient the beauty industry can be.

Cosmoprof North America’s 10 year anniversary in Las Vegas showed just how resilient the beauty industry can be.

The idea of these ticking lists — of things to accomplish before you “kick the bucket,” so to speak — are gaining popularity via blogs, ad campaigns, and other media outlets. We asked our readers to share their professional ones. (No offense to pros-and-cons lists, but we think bucket lists are much more fun!)

Are you looking for the right nail products to start your career? We've compiled this handy list of convenient kits to help you get started off on the right foot.

This patent-pending bald-on-top rounded bit may improve e-file safety.

This French acrylic design strays from the normal with a ribbon style look.

Whether you’re a left-handed tech yourself, have one as a coworker, or simply want to see nails from a different perspective, you can benefit from learning about how south paw nail techs adapt their set-ups to stay in their right minds and in the right career path for them.

Check out these hilarious outtakes from Young Nails' instructional videos with Greg Salo. We love it.

Show your clients that you’re the queen of gel fashion by offering them the latest seasonal colors this year in their favorite soak-off brand.

These green-sparkled toes feature both gel marbleizing as well as pressed green glitter to make for a fun-looking St. Patrick’s Day pedi.

Your client just might die from happiness during this apple-themed pedicure.

NAILS announces 2011 Readers' Choice Award winners and finalists.

Christie Gibson shows NAILStv viewers how to create a difficult-but-worth-it bubbles design on Young Nails ManiQ gel-polish.

Christie Gibson of www.christiesnails.com shows NAILStv viewers how to create an easy handpainted black flower petals design on Young Nails ManiQ gel-polish.

Young Nails has come out with a new winter collection for its ManiQ gels.

We've noticed an uptick in bejeweled and high-end nail looks at salons worldwide.

A good, sturdy pair of cuticle nippers is a standard piece of equipment for every nail tech. They are a necessary tool to help keep the cuticle and nail plate clean and well maintained. Here’s a sampling of what is currently on the market.

As the bright shine of summer fades into the earthy tones of fall, perk up your customers with these new color gel collections from your favorite manufacturers.