Poof! Glitter Toes

Nail tech Jennifer Brickl of Especially Nails by Jennifer in Madison, Wis., came up with an easier way to create trendy glitter “rock star toes” gel enhancements.

Or You Could Do It Yourself

Personally, I think my polishing skills are fine. They may not be the best in all the land, but they are certainly competent, and distinctly professional. Believe me! I have let clients polish my nails before. It

You Can Take It With You

Maureen Volpe’s clients and employees liked her salon so much they learned her methods and franchised her name---in 55 salons nationwide.

Q&A: Opening in the Winter

How do you feel about opening a nail spa in the winter?JayHi Jay,Excited, and for two reasons. If I remember correctly, Robbie mentioned in his Blueprint post that it helps to have a soft opening to

The Better to See Your Nails!

With manicures done under the microscope, the finished nails speak for themselves.

Sweater Nail Art with N.O.Q. Gelly Queen 3-D Gel

Now you can create 3-D, embossed nail designs even faster and easier. 

Things I Learned in School That Are Best Forgotten

Nail technology school tries to give techs a good foundation for a successful career, but it often falls short. We polled a few of our peers – fellow nail techs and educators – to find out what gems of misinformation they encountered as students and as trainers.

Feel the Need for Speed?

Top competitors and educators share their tips and techniques for shaving time from the acrylic maintenance service.

New Uses for Old Things

The problem: You've had to remix the same orange acrylic paint for your Halloween nail art over a dozen times, because it keeps drying up between clients. The solution (courtesy of nail tech Wendy Causey, Vivify Hair