My First Year: Cosmetology vs. College

Kelly Wilson reflects on her choice to forgo formal education and become a licensed nail tech.

Guarantees Give Clients a Break

We surveyed a handful of techs to determine if there is an industry norm for guarantee on artificial nails.

Behind the Scenes: Russian Cathedral Nails

Impeccable Artistry: Inspired by St. Basil's Cathedral, NTNA finalist Lexi Martone made these landmark nails for our May cover. 

Get Carried Away

Airbrush nail art doesn’t have to be predictable or complicated. It can be fun and pared down. Here we offer you some basic designs to get you out of your rut.

Crowdsourcing: What’s the Worst Thing a Client Has Ever Said to You?

This month we asked nail techs: What's the worst thing a client has ever said to you?

Week Four: Time Out

This week was really short because we missed some days due to the weather.

Practicing What I Preach

Sometimes I avoid confrontation. Not because it makes me nervous or because I’m afraid to face anyone, but because I’m so #$!@ing mad that I know I won’t be able to remain coherent, let alone professional. So

Show Recap

I am kind of disappointed that September is over. Financially, it was one of the best months I have ever had. I am not sure what I did differently last month, but it worked! I kicked

Don't They Know Who I Am?

I recently had a chance to visit with two of my BFFs — I'm allowed to have more than one BFF, aren't I?I've known BFF Amber since 1987, and BFF Stacy since 1998. I think that's