Beauty In the Desert Makes a Comeback

IBS (International Beauty Show) Las Vegas had a healthy attendance this year, with well-presented booths showcasing a lot of new and interesting nail products.

Polished with Gloves

Polished Hand & Foot Spa impresses clients with its cleanliness.

A Man’s Place Is … In The Salon?

Male nail technicians share their enlightening experiences working, in the female-dominated world of nails

Generate New Business Through Pedicure Promotions

When designing promotions, it’s best to look at the big picture and incorporate your specific service promotions into your overall promotional plan.

Take Them All Off - How to Remove Gels

Here, we give you some tips on removing gels. From filling to soaking there’s more than one way to do it. And it doesn’t always have to be difficult.

Ouch! The Downsides of Success

Successful nail techs boast a loyal clientele, a respectable income, and immeasurable workplace perks. They also endure frequent neck and back pain, sore thumb and fingers, and eye strain. You can’t have one without the other – or can you? Take a look at these common maladies and see what can be done to avoid the downside of success.

Signature Services: Gloss Sumptuous Manicure

Gloss, Miami uses: Gloss Naturals Body Mist, Sugar Scrub, Butter Cream, Foaming Bath Soak, Almond-Ginseng Cuticle Oil, Soy Nail Polish Remover, Super Primer, 5-Free Lacquer, Glossy Finish.

Sugar and Spice

Cosmopolitan talks to Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, artistic director for OPI, about this year’s version of the gradation manicure.

Gelish Birthday Surprise

Last week associate publisher Michelle Mullen and I went to Hand & Nail Harmony during their international educator training to say hi to their international educators and surprise CEO Danny Haile with a fun cake (or