Does Your Acetone Pass the Test?

Wondering whether to buy your acetone at the beauty supply or the hardware store? The fact is, acetone is acetone, but some acetone contains small amounts of other impurities, says Doug Schoon, president of Schoon Scientific and co-chair of the Nail Manufacturers Council on Safety.

Get the Look: Mermaid-Inspired Nail Design

OPI Ambassador Kerry Washington made a splash with a mermaid-inspired nail look created by celebrity nail artist Kim Truong using OPI.

Is the Salon Industry Really Recession-Proof?

Maybe, maybe not. In any case, Salon Owner and Technology Founder Kati Whitledge offers some tips on keeping sales strong and client counts growing to fill in any gaps.

Moving Ahead: Favorable Response sets the Direction

NAILS Magazine thanks readers for supporting their first issue.

Nail Trends from the 2016 Grammys

Edgy nail art and subtle nude nails reigned supreme during Monday night’s Grammy award show.  

The Industry’s Issue With Ingrown Nails

A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing and can potentially cause a lot of trouble, as in the case of ingrown nails. Do you know how to respond to this common problem?   

The Grande Dame of Fashion Week

As we’ve seen over the last five or so years, nails have staked out their rightful place on the runways. Fashion Week is no longer simply about the clothes (and the hair and the makeup). Nail

Saying No to the New Lease

So my first official blog post has so much drama already, I don’t plan on ever disappointing the fab readers of NAILS Magazine. So in the past couple of weeks I’ve been within just days of

A Political Animal in the Salon Jungle

Her career was launched in politics and law, but Joyce Hampers says she never fully appreciated business (despite a stint as Assistant Secretary of Commerce) until she ran her own salon.