Rumors of the Demise of Acrylic Are Greatly Exaggerated

There may be some confusion between ethyl methacrylate (a monomer used widely in acrylic systems today) and methyl methacrylate (a monomer formerly used in acrylic systems but banned for use today).

Preparing to Meet the Six-Fingered Man: Stir-Crazy Delirium

Let me tell ya! This busted wrist crap is wreaking havoc with my sense of humor. I'm about over it already. Unfortunately, bone fractures take somewhere between four to eight weeks to heal. I'm not even a

Are Press-Ons the New Way to Do Business?

With clients not coming into the salon regularly, are press-ons a way to generate income and satisfy client demand?

OPI Celebrates Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful

OPI has launched six limited-edition nail lacquers and a new Liquid Sand shade, inspired by Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful.

Q&A About the Square Credit Card Reader

Are you doing nails as a one man show, or in a small salon, or maybe booth rent? If you take your own form of payment, you may have noticed that clients are increasingly wishing to

NAHA Announces 2016 Nail Professional of the Year Finalists

Congrats to the five finalists! We look forward to finding out the results at NAHA 2016 in Las Vegas in July.

MODERN SALON Boot Camp Is Coming to Philadelphia

One-Day Personal and Professional Development Education Event for Beauty Professionals Set for October 25, 2026, at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue.

Valentine’s Nail Art in the Blink of an Eye

As February 14 swiftly approaches, your clients are increasing their requests for nail art with hearts, flowers, and all things pink and red. We've got you covered with these designs that will get clients in, out, and on the way to their romantic rendezvous.  

Meet the First U.S Crystal Culture Stylist Team

Gina Sylvestro and Viv Simmonds from Australia have worked to create an education program around using Swarovski crystals in the salon.