Team Gels or Team Acrylic?

If you would have asked me that question a few weeks ago I would definitely have said “Team Gels,” but finally after practice, practice, practice I think I have managed to get the liquid-to-powder ratio just

Long Nails and Nursing Don't Mix

What infection control personnel say common sense has long indicated is now being proven by research: Health care workers with artificial nails and long nails are more likely to harbor harmful bacteria on their hands.

Just Clean Confused

I spent a number of years sticking by tried-and-true Barbicide as my go-to disinfectant. Ultimately, I got tired of all my nylon brushes getting stained blue from the dye in it and I went to work

Praise for Rachael’s Raging Success

This is a great series on goal setting. Like Jill talked about last week, setting realistic goals is key to being successful and also helps to motivate you to set new ones once you reach a

Lifting Opens a Pandora's Box of Bad Habits

If just a few clients have lifting, look to their lifestyles for the solution. If the numbers are higher, however, the cause probably can be traced back to your technique.

NAILS' 10 Most-Viewed Questions Answered

Straight A’s for Our Top Q’s: With topics ranging from private label retail to proper mix ratios, nailsmag.com’s 10 most-viewed questions cover a lot of ground.

Day 105: Spring Mix Nail Art

Erin Zuest, Perfectly Polished Nails by Erin, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Moon Struck

Now that sculpting with colored acrylic is so hot, why not make those nails even hotter by sculpting perfectly shaped moons?

All Mixed Up

Even with all the great polish colors available from your favorite professional nail manufacturers, sometimes you have to mix it up yourself to get just the right color.