Announcing the Indie Pro Awards Finalists!

We at MODERN SALON, NAILS, and BARBERING TODAY are delighted to announce the finalists of our first-ever Indie Pro Awards!

Behind the Scenes: Working with a Pro

While this was Los Angeles–based nail tech Beth Fricke’s first shoot for NAILS Magazine, her resume boasts cover shoots for Elle, Glamour, and Redbook, to name a few. 

The Help Desk

Sometimes the best answers to technical questions are from your peers. In this bimonthly column, respected nail veterans from across the country tackle reader questions, ranging from how to care for the natural nail after removing enhancements to preventing nails from turning yellow under a UV light, to avoiding air bubbles between the nail and the tip. Have a technical problem you can’t solve? Send it by fax to (310) 533-2504, or mail to NAILS Help Desk, 21061 S.Western Ave.,Torrance, CA 90501, or e-mail us at nails-mag@bobit.com.

Tips & Sips With Young Nails

NAILS joined Greg, Habib, and the whole Young Nails team at the Andaz Hotel in West Hollywood for an influencer event.

Dashing Diva Cubist Bow Tie

Learn how to do this simple Cubist Bow Tie design from Dashing Diva (as featured in CosmoProf's Vintage Vibe, Modern Style promotion).

E-file Extraordinaire

Step-by-steps for doing a backfill, smoothing calluses, surface shaping, and natural nail work. Plus, e-file tips and tricks.

The Tipping Dilemma

Can nail technicians accept tips without affecting their professional image?

Clark Of Newport Presents Durable Manicure Stick With New Design

New product is the result of a creative new design combined with a space age material.

French Tipped Tips

Dashing Diva’s French Tipped tips provide textbook-French looks quickly and easily.