Gel Polish Chips Annoy

So, you wowed your client into a new gel polish application by telling her how much more durable they are than standard polish, and that they help prevent chipping and cracking, and then she comes back a day later with a chip. So what do you do?

Who Did the Cover? NAILS' First Cover Tech Contest

A decision had to be made and we are pleased to an­nounce that this year's winner — whose work you can see on our cover — is Angie Perez of Siren Salon in Chicago.

Football Fever for Nail Art

Wisconsin nail artists helps fans show team support with nail art

That’s Some Good PR

“Team Colors”— I love it. That is another great idea. At our salon we often try to do mini contests and have prizes to encourage the employees to participate. I think it makes everyone a little

Next Stop: IBS

So IBS is this weekend. Needless to say, I have been practicing my fingers off — or nails rather. My own nails haven’t been done since before I went to Germany (Gag!) So I’m completely missing

America's Beauty Show Recap

Wow! This past weekend at ABS was amazing and so much fun! It was a pleasure to meet so many dedicated NAILS readers and an honor to introduce NAILS to new readers. Thanks to those that

Back from the Nail Tech Event of the Smokies

My summer is coming to and end, and I'm so glad to have my kids back in school. I tried to make it all about my kids this summer, but work always gets in the way.

Some Stuff Rocks

So, back in the day — waayyyy back, like 18-years-ago-back — when I was in nail school, one of the instructors brought in her gel system to demonstrate for us.  Now, California doesn't require us to

Playing Nice

As is pretty usual here in Maggie-land, I might be the last person to get the details on the Minx vs. SheeKee drama.Well ... I can't even claim to have the details now. I pretty much