Embedding in Rockstar Toes

Thanks so much to all who answered the call for help on embedding things in enhancements! Your comments and video links were so helpful and much appreciated. Some of us tend to shy away from embedding

NAIL NEWS: EU Bans Key Ingredient in Gel Nail Polish Over Health Concerns

As of September 1, 2025, the European Union has officially banned TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide)—a chemical that helps gel nail polish cure under UV or LED light.

Something to Talk About: Nail Biters

One satisfying aspect of being a nail tech is the before-and-after experience we see on every set of hands. But what happens when the transformation isn’t dramatic — or even beautiful?

NW Nail Tech Retreat Rocked

More than 100 nail techs descended on Camp Burton just outside of Seattle to attend the third NW Nail Tech Retreat held October 18-21, 2013.

Let's Talk About Interesting Nail Facts!

Watching Wild Kratts with my son on PBS I heard an interesting bit of trivia: A rattlesnake’s scales are made up of keratin just like fingernails are! What interesting nail tidbits have you learned over the

Are You Networking?

How important is networking? There are so many opportunities to be in involved in the nail community outside the bubble around your table! I was so impressed with the power of industry networking last week in

Week Five: Pedicures and Publicity

This week I received my very first pedicure in class, did my instructor's nails, and got to be a star for a day!

Nail Files Press Day

I first spoke to The Painted Nail salon owner Katie Cazorla in fall of 2009 when I contacted her to see if she'd like her salon's Ice Cream Sundae Pedicure featured in our Signature Services column.

We Hope You're Going to Join Us at the NailTech Network Orlando

Are you going to the Premiere Beauty Show in Orlando this year? The show is Sunday, June 5 and Monday, June 6. But one of the best parts actually happens the day before the show —