How to Stretch a Buck in the Salon

Mobile nail tech Sherry Baro wasn’t sure how the economy would affect her target market — seniors and adults with disabilities. So two years ago she instituted several measures to keep supply costs low.

Dark Nails Complete the Sulty Vampire Look

With "Twilight New Moon" out in theaters and vampire shows and books popping up everywhere, Cosmopolitan gives its readers tips for attaining that sultry vampire look.

Dr. Fish Bites Back

In journalism school, one of the oft-repeated maxims we learned about “what is news?” went as follows: “If the story is ‘dog bites man,’ it’s not news. If the story is ‘man bites dog,’ it is.”

Creating the Edge Nail

Nails by Angel Smith, Young Nails educator

Secret Ingredient: Ginseng

The term ginseng comes from the Chinese word meaning “man root,” because the root’s forked shape makes it appear humanlike.

The New Desk

So, for some time now I have been wanting a new desk. I love the one I have, but I had it built 14 years ago for a very specific place. Coming up on a decade

New Moon

Half-moon manicures are the newest fall trend to take the runways...and your salons...by storm.

Winter Sky

Nails by Joanne Truitt, Boca Nail Depot, Boca Raton, Fla.

Win a NYC Trip via a CND Nail Style Contest

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