UV Protection for the Cautious

We all know UV lights are safe, but what about those clients who aren’t so sure? If one of your clients is shying away from gel-polish services out of concern that the nail lamp may increase the risk of skin cancer, you can put her at ease.

I’d Rather Just Have Better

Today I got my shipment of my latest investment in gel-polish. Yet another line from yet another manufacturer. I expect pretty much all gels hitting the market these days to be LED-curable. I still have my reasons

How to Use Fiberglass or Silk for Nail Repairs

Holly explains how to use fiberglass or silk to repair split or cracked natural nails during a gel-polish service.

Read Carefully

Uh oh. So I got a call the other day from a client who's looking for “Shellac.”  Well I'm sorry. Although I do now have a smattering of brand-specific “Shellac” colors, including the corresponding top and

So in Love Nail Art

Elsbeth Schuetz of Orange, Calif., shows how to make this lovely nail design.

Nail Art Studio: Punk Rock Spikes

Make your nails match the electric feel of rock music with stripes, spikes, and rhinestones.

Gold is Bold

Lucky magazine's December "Beauty Spy" reports that gold is in this holiday season.

Foil Nails Are a Hit for the Holidays

Here’s the first technique in our “Practice Now, Shine Later” series. This tutorial presents step-by-step instructions on how to create Foil Nails. I have done this with Shellac gel-polish by CND. I think the same techniques

The Nail Techs of London

I just learned about a growing nail salon chain from London that has come out with its own brand of nail products. Nail Inc. has a wide range of products, including the polish shown here with