Nailympia Orlando 2019

Nailympia made its debut at Premiere Orlando, with competitions taking place June 2-3 on the show floor. 

Nail Techs Came Out for Premiere Philly

Premiere Philadelphia was a pretty cool little show with some great nail tech attendance.

The Nail Hub Podcast Transcription: Bonus Episode With Celina Rydén

In this transcription, Elizabeth Morris of The Nail Hub talks to Celina Rydén about new Light Elegance kits which allow access to her new training videos that explain how to create designs.

Building a Better Gel Arch

UV light-cured gel enhancements are more popular than ever. Here’s how to fine-tune your arch technique to create the most beautiful nails possible.

The Difference Between LED and UV Lamps

UV or not UV? The new crop of LED gel lamps on the market have caused a bit of confusion as to the benefits and differences between LED and the standard UV lamps techs have been using for years. To help clear up the subject, NAILS has highlighted the biggest differences between the two so you can be better informed on lamp purchases and maintenance.

Don’t Get Burned: Understanding and Avoiding Heat Spikes

We take the temperature of the gel nail community about the pervasiveness of painful curing experiences, and also offer science-backed advice for how to ensure your clients don’t experience a gel nail heat spike.

ISSE, Taxes, and Play Dates

I ended January with a fun trip to Long Beach, Calif., to work for Nubar at ISSE. It was so fun to see all my nail tech friends and to find new products and equipment I

UV Nail Lamps Are Safe, Say Industry Experts

Have you heard rumors that UV lamps are unsafe — that they may even cause cancer? Recently three industry chemists got together to test the claims made in a report by two Texas-based dermatologists that the

Gels Well Done

Gels can be a tricky substance to master, but once you get the hang of it, gel services can quickly become a great source of revenue for your salon.Light Elegance educator Jayne Berger, of Blondeberry Salon in Bourbonnais,