The Secret Lives of Nail Techs

Life outside the salon is the norm for a number of techs who enjoy a variety of alternative careers in nails. A few of them share what their life is like working on photo shoots, on luxury cruise liners, in hospital-based spas, at resorts, and as manufacturer’s educators.

Nail Trainer Hand Demo

The Nail Trainer Hand is great for nail students and newbie nail techs to master their skills and techniques quickly and easily prior to offering nail services on paying customers. The starter kit comes with nine items and is designed to increase application speed and insure durability of nail enhancements. For more information, visit www.nailtrainerhand.com.

Troubleshooter: Tartan Nail Art

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Elaine Watson, vice president of marketing and sales for Star Nail International, shows how to create tartan nail art with regular polish.

Day 8: Skulls and Flowers Nails

Angel Williams, Nature’s Intent Hand & Foot Spa (Richmond, Va.)

Fall Acrylic Nail Art

Camila Rojas (@thenailsqueen) creates an autumn-inspired nail design with a touch of sparkle.

Equinox Spa Tones Up Its Nail Opportunities

As more and more established chains in related industries (fitness, beauty retail) want in on the growing popularity of nail care, I’m noticing a positive trend for nail techs: jobs, nay, make that career paths even,

On the Spot

Nails by Joanne Truitt, Boca Nail Depot, Boca Raton, Fla.

Caption Nail Polish: Quilted Nail Design

Watch as Greg Salo of Young Nails shows you this conservative design using the Everyday Collection.

100 Years of Nail Styles

Mia of Sparkle SF Nail Studio recreates the last 100 years worth of nail styles for Mode. Discover how women have been styling their nails for 100-plus years and watch how far nail styles have come—from the bare buff of the early 1900s to the hot details of the ’80s to today’s ethereal sparkle.