In Search Of Embedding Techniques

Do you admit your shortcomings as a professional or are you basically good at everything? I like to think I can do everything decently, but am smart enough to know that my niche is in natural

The 10 Points of Perfection

These judging criteria may help you figure out why your nails don’t look exactly like the ones winning trophies.

Of Course. Whatever You Say.

There are days when it's all I can do to keep nodding and smiling while trying to bite my tongue without it showing. Keep your head down, keep filing. How do so many people who seek professional

Safe Handling of Your Implements

We’re sticking with our spring cleaning and keeping it clean theme this week. Now that you have cleaned out your station, it’s time to talk about how to keep your implements and utensils clean. Does your

The Evolution of the Nails Industry

In the beauty world, nails went from being an afterthought to the center of attention. How has the industry changed in the last 50 years, and how have nail professionals navigated the journey?

The Making of OPI Infinite Shine ProStay Formula

Go into OPI Labs to see how the research & development team of scientists and chemists created OPI's Infinite Shine ProStay formula.  

On My Mind: A Tale of Two Labs

Editor Hannah Lee got to tour the City of Hope headquarters as well as CND's research and development lab and found that a lot can be learned by stepping out of the office or salon  and taking time to develop professionally.

NAHA Announces 2016 Nail Professional of the Year Finalists

Congrats to the five finalists! We look forward to finding out the results at NAHA 2016 in Las Vegas in July.

The ABCs and Zs of SPF, UVA, and UVB

It’s tanning season, which means it’s time to educate clients on how to protect themselves from sun damage. Most people know that SPF stands for sun protection factor and that few users apply enough sunblock to do the trick. What you might not know is that the SPF pertains only to UVB rays.