NAILS Next Top Nail Artist: Meet the Contestants

One of these competitors will be NAILS Next Top Nail Artist. Who has what it takes?

The Help Desk Responds to Your Technical Questions

This month readers ask about nail shapes, getting a crisp smile line, and whether or not to etch nails.

Painties Hot Nails Designer Kit Hits the Market

The kit is a direct result of the success of Painties earrings, and has experienced a remarkable early acceptance.

5 Tips to Overcome Grief and Loneliness Over the Holidays

It can be hard to navigate deep emotions during the holidays. Here are five tips for managing grief that everyone can understand, respect, and learn from.

Week 7: Becoming the “It” Place to Party

These days, most salons offer party packages of some type or another. You may service the occasional bridal or birthday party, or maybe you market a “Girl’s Night Out” party package for clients to book with their friends, but have you fully tapped into the party market? Have you ever thought about actually throwing the party yourself?

How to Get the Crackle Effect With Gel

Learn how to create the crackle nails your clients are asking about using gels.

Well, I Guess It’s the Thought That Counts

I have a post office box that I share with Mom. We’ve had the post office box for close to 20 years now because Mom lives out in the boonies and, about 20 years ago, she

Weeks 16-17: Preparing for the Finish Line!

Week 16: This week four more students arrived and two of my love bugs graduated. I’m next!

Taking the Foot Massage One Step at a Time

A properly performed foot massage provides a welcome add-on to your professional pedicure services as well as soothing your client's aching feet.