
YouTube Training
Some nail techs have taken YouTube’s invitation to “broadcast yourself” seriously. That opens up a world of free training for techs to access whenever they need a helping hand.

Some nail techs have taken YouTube’s invitation to “broadcast yourself” seriously. That opens up a world of free training for techs to access whenever they need a helping hand.

Nails by Julie Brown, Fancy Feet & Nails, Plainfield, Wis.

Nails by David Hoang, Bradenton, Fla.

Nails by Paula Imler, Clip Art Salon, Altoona, Pa.

Nails by Rachel Ouellette, V.I.P. Salon, Riverview, Mich.

Nails by G Elizondo, D’Hair to be Different, Las Vegas

Nails by Elaine Watson, Star Nail, Valencia, Calif.

Jamie Cameron, owner of Jamie’s Nails in Herrin, Ill., was looking out for her fellow techs when she created her latest nail art technique: using predesigned art — in the form of postage stamps.

So-called because the free edge of the nail flares out wider than the bottom, the shape is growing in popularity throughout the West Coast

Lysa Comfort, president of Charisma Nail Innovations Inc., givessome tips on making nail designs.
The National Cosmetology Association hosted Hairworld Chicago at America’s Beauty Show. In addition to the numerous hair competitions at the show, there were also some really inspiring nail competitions. I got on the competition floor for the Fantasy Nail Art competition and snapped these photos.

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Young Nails’ Heavenly Glitter Collection allows nail technicians to build formations in the free edge or body of the nail.

Digital frames can store hundreds of nail art photos, run a clear, continual slideshow of your work, and some can even organize pictures into themed albums and show video clips.

Sending a typed message via cell phone, especially when incorporating shortened jargon like “omg” (Oh My God) and “2nite” (tonight).

Nails by Stephanie Becker, Revé Salon, Strongsville, Ohio

Nails by Patricia Amato, Glitz & Glamour, Garfield Heights, Ohio