The Cost of Arrogance

That's a scary title, isn't it? Well, this is not as profound and preachy a post as the title suggests. This is a post about why I have spent $250 this week. On nail art supplies

Faces of Breast Cancer

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we reached out to some courageous nail techs who have braved breast cancer and asked that they share their stories.

Best of Beauty

Allure tested red, nude, pale pink, bright, dark, and trendy polishes for Best of Beauty, as well as base coats, topcoats, cuticle oil, and remover.

Salon Profile of Helen Gourley, Nail Pioneer

Looking Back At 30 Years In The Business With A Sense of Triumph

Color of the Sun

Good Housekeeping says coral is the color of summer.

Cancer Of The Nails

Just as the skin is, the nail unit is susceptible to cancer.

Your Power of Suggestion

As a nail tech, you know a lot your clients don’t know — from trends in the industry to what products will help with skin and nail problems. But don’t keep it to yourself! By using your knowledge to educate clients, you could significantly impact your bottom line. Learn how to use your power of persuasion to meet clients’ needs — and to boost your retail sales.

Jealous of My Gelish?

Hand & Nail Harmony (the makers of Gelish) founder Danny Haile (second from right) visited the NAILS office with nail techs Yuki Morooka and Mie Asada. I’m showing off my sparkly red Gelish manicure.Gelish applies like

25 Years of Attitude

In 1985, Anne Taintor glued the words “intellectuals gone bad” onto a vintage magazine ad featuring two proper and glamorous women. It should perhaps come as no surprise to women in the beauty industry, where wit