
My Other Life: Holly Schippers, foundation director
Holly Schippers, nail tech. In her other life: State Director of the Angel Teddy Bear Foundation.

Holly Schippers, nail tech. In her other life: State Director of the Angel Teddy Bear Foundation.

A service-capping hand and forearm massage is a quick and easy way to bump up the price of your standard manicure — just make sure the client thinks it’s worth it.

After 18 years in the Human Relations field, June Sierra decided to become a nail tech.


These clients are especially grateful for at-home manicures by Holly Schippers, but she's the one who says they provide something very special for her.

Elaine Watson — global education director and vice president of marketing for Star Nail — shares some of her favorite technical tips.

As an overachiever in the realm of education, I wonder how many techs feel the same way I do.

Young Nails educator Melissa Garcia of Studio 115 in Tulare, Calif., made these Rock Star Toes for NAILS’ December 2007 cover. Once you get the hang of it, a set takes only 15-20 minutes to complete.

Nail tech/CND education director Doug Smith makes his modeling debut.
When you take a class from a dynamic teacher, she (or he) can transform not only the way you work, but the way you think. Here we get to know some of our industry’s teachers a little better and get a glimpse of what makes them tick -and teach.

Do you long to take that next step in your career and make extra money but aren’t quite sure how? Become a manufacturer’s educator. Not only will you get a chance to teach, you’ll have fun, meet new people, and increase your own knowledge along the way — all while bringing in more cash.
Many industry educators consider the frequent travel a perk of the job, but what if travel is not appealing or simply not possible for you?
From a career as a part-time manufacturer's educator to a full-time industry consultant, the nail industry presents myriad opportunities.