Quit Comparing Yourself to Others

Your clients are the judges of your work and if they love your art, stop beating yourself up about not being as good as “so and so.”

My First NAILS Cover

Meet my very first cover model, Ariel. Isn’t she beautiful? I had the privilege of checking an item off my “Bucket List” this past March while in California when I did nails for my first NAILS

The Salon Floor Should Be a Grumble-Free Zone

If you’re happy and you know it, let it show

Healthy Tech: Stephanie Shelton

Greensboro, N.C.-based nail tech Stephanie Shelton sees her passion for jiu jitsu as a positive influence on her life.

Underwhelming Nail Spot at ISSELB15

After attending ISSELB15, Holly was disappointed by the lack of options for nail techs.

The NW Nail Tech Retreat 2016

Business building, continuing education, and creating lifelong friendships is what happens at nail camp.

New Year's Resolutions for 2014

Are you a New Year resolution type of person? It tends to vary for me from year to year. Sometimes I will set some goals and other years, I'll let the chips fall where they may.

How To Use Mylar with Gel, Gel-Polish

Holly shows you how to incorporate mylar in gel and gel-polish designs. 

Beauty Forum Swiss: Nail International by Marlise K

I came to the Beauty Forum Swiss show in Zurich as a guest of Swiss-born, California-based celebrity nail tech Elsbeth Schutz. She has done many covers for NAILS and contributes her amazing nail art skills to