History Buffs, Historical Buffers

The art of manicuring has a past worth preserving, and a few pioneering collectors have already started to save fascinating nail memorabilia from the 1930s, 1920s, and even earlier.

It’s a Girl Thing

Many of our readers report taking a great deal of pleasure in giving a little girl her first manicure, or helping to prepare her for a special occasion.

Twenty-Five Bright Ideas

Always trying to think of new ways to help differentiate your salon from the pack? Here’s a compilation of truly unique ideas from other salons to inspire and excite you.

NOSK Is New

I heard about a new product that was originally designed by ear, nose, and throat specialists to help asthma and allergy sufferers, but is being “repurposed” for nail salons. It’s called NOSK.A tiny personal air filtration

Inventor of Nail Art Tool Seeks Backers

Nail artist Heidy Artistizabal is looking for funding for her invention: a nail art palette on a ring.

On-The-Go Beauty Survival Kit

Marie Claire features an On-The-Go Survival Kit in their November issue, which includes beauty products that your clients shouldn't be traveling without.

Tip of the Month: Creating a Client Care Bag

Janice Reams provides each of her clients with her own “personal care bag” — a bag containing her private butlers and files.

Do You Read the Directions?

Do you ever read the directions on nail products? Maybe a glimpse to be sure you’re using it properly or just full steam ahead because how hard could it really be anyway? Sometimes you can get

Making Every Second Count

Shaving even 30 seconds off a fill could mean $400 more a year in income!