
Black Pearl Manicure
Tahitia Nails & Spa, Whippany, N.J., uses Germaine de Capuccini products for this signature service.

Tahitia Nails & Spa, Whippany, N.J., uses Germaine de Capuccini products for this signature service.

As a newbie, you may not be familiar with all the product options available to you. Here we’ve gathered some products that may be useful as you start your career.

Manicures are a service that virtually all nail salons offer. There are basic steps that clients expect, plus add-ons and alternatives that allow for endless customization. Follow our basic manicure steps and decide if you’d like to add any of the upgrades or alternatives to your menu.

Redbook’s models make the switch between red and pink lips and nails for a fun experiment in the mag’s February issue. For sweet pink nails, try Essie Nail Polish in It’s a Cinch, or Duri Nail Polish in Pure Red for scarlet tips.

As one of Redbook magazine’s “50 Under $50,” Duri’s nail color in From Dusk Till Dawn is a winning shade of red that’s sure to convey old-Hollywood glam.

Duri’s Miracote is designed to dry through nail polish to the base coat so nails are ready to go quickly.

Duri’s Classic nail growth formula, Rejuvacote, is still going strong.

Duri Cosmetics has launched its first nail color and treatment app for Android and iPhone mobile devices, available now for free.

Looking to find out what colors are going to be hot this spring? Well look no further. We've got more than 100 colors for you to choose from

Get back to your inner child with this month's fall polish preview. Not just for little girls, our paper dolls make dressing up your clients' nails as easy as child's play -- now snip to it!

From nail polish to pumice files, your favorite nail manufacturers have offered up cute and celebratory ways to increase your bottom line -- while spreading holiday cheer.

A modern spin on the classic 1950s “how to be a better housewife” tips, we’ve got you covered in common stain removal. And to put the final twist on it, we present you with a myriad of coffee, red wine, and lipstick stains all made out of this fall’s new polish collections.

BIG. BOLD. BRIGHT. COLOR. That’s what we thought when we opened the 2010 spring polish collections. This season’s new nail colors are the brightest, boldest, most vibrant hues we’ve seen in years.

Nothing quite rings in the fall season like the toll of school bells indicating that class is back in session. So pull out your trusty highlighter and be sure to take notes during this lesson on the new fall colors.

If our admittedly unscientific poll of NAILS Facebook fans tells us anything, it’s that cuticle oil — and CND’s SolarOil in particular — is flying off your retail shelves. Strengtheners and antifungals made a good showing as well. But those are not the only home-care products that have the cash registers ringing. We asked techs to show us their biggest selling retail

Duri’s Paparazzi Collection is inspired by the flashing bright lights of red carpet walks and Hollywood glamour.

Duri’s Paparazzi Collection is a 12-shade line that ranges from grays and yellows to deep reds and blues.