Sticker Shock

I can't even finish reading either of the two latest issues of my trade magazines. The magazines are full of nothing but gel polish and “applique” ads. All these professional product manufacturers who supply the professional

Natural Nails: Back to Basics

  Natural nail services are seeing a sizeable upswing in popularity in salons right now, and clever techs can capitalize on this new wave of “back-to-basics” clients with great manicuring fundamentals and some little extra touches.

Peter Som polish colors

These three limited-edition colors were developed as a collaboration between fashion designer Peter Som and Zoya’s resident color expert Rebecca Isa.

In The Mood for LeChat

LeChat has a new Mood Perfect Match Gel Polish that changes colors depending on the temperature.As you can see, the bright orange red color instantly turns to a sparkly brown when submerged in ice water and

Real Coffee Beauty Products

Coffee acts as a gentle exfolient, performs as an effective astringent, and promotes the appearance of smoother-looking skin.

Getting Ready

I finished my last three pedicures and took (and passed) my last final! All that is left now is counting down the hours and then GRADUATION!! Now that I’m almost finished, most of the services go

Get Holly's Foil and CND Additives Nail Art Look

I’m glad the gel video from last week seemed to be helpful to some of you! Lots of requests did come through for a video on how to do my nails in the video and I

Why CND Shellac?

Back-to-School Nails

Sara Khalaf creates an A+ nail design.