Week 5: Feeling Inspired

Last week one of the girls in my class graduated. She was awesome and my go-to person. If I had a question, she was the person I asked. I drilled her on gels, 3D art and

The Nail as a Canvas

Once considered eccentric or flashy, nail art has gone mainstream. And – good news for technicians – it’s easier than ever to do.

#TutorialTuesday: How Can I Help?

The weekly tutorials are designed to give you ideas, inspiration, and basically a nail wingman in the shadows to help make your job a little easier.

The Big Day

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Today was my first day at Tricoci University as a nail tech student. To say that I was nervous was an understatement. Never mind that I have been in school since 1987 (kindergarten

Simple Sophistication: Gelegance Gel-Polish

Tammy Taylor demonstrates her new Gelegance gel-polish collection, Simple Sophistication. "This collection was inspired by the classic muted colors that are really easy to wear. These are my favorite types of colors because they go with everything and can be worn year round," says Tammy. The colors she uses are “Salted Caramel” a peach beige, “Everyday Aubergine” a plum rose, “Vintage Pink” a warm pink, and “Grey Rose” a lavender grey.

A Primer on Primer

By using the right application technique and following safety guidelines, you can make primer burn a thing of the past.

Massage 101

With more than 100 massage techniques performed throughout the world (not to mention the combinations thereof), there truly is a massage therapy to suit every need. Here, we provide the basics on five of the most popular.

Turning the Tables (From Tired to Terrific)

Today’s table makers offer every extra under the sun -- but nail techs still have some ideas on how to make their workstations even better. 

We Have Liftoff - Troubleshooting Lifting Causes

We’ve compiled the many possible causes of lifting along with some handy solutions to take some of the guesswork out of your work.