Spring is all about big bursts of color, so super-size your polish offerings for warm-weather services. Colors run the gamut from shades of Greenery (Pantone’s Color of the Year), to large amounts of lavender and retro-inspired reds. Whether you sketch out or pin up your ideas for spring/summer nails, make sure you go big or go home.
Illustrations by Michelle Alane LaPlante // Photography by Kimberly Pham
Cutting down your service times doesn’t mean you have to cut back on the quality of your work. Small, incremental changes in your routine can add up and make a big difference in your schedule.
Photographer Helen Maurene Cooper recently released her book, Paint & Polish: Cultural Economy and Visual Culture from the West Side. Cooper spent eight years building relationships with nail techs, salon owners, and clients in Chicago to take the photos that appeared in this book. NAILS spoke with the photographer and author about why she found the subject of nails so fascinating.
The DreaMau Nail Polish Creator is capable of producing thousands of nail polish color variations with a touch of the fingertips, according to creator Quy Charlie Ton.
CND introduces the Creative Play nail lacquer Sunset Bash Summer 2017 Collection. Play up your nails with intense hues of purple, blue, green, and orange that last until you’re ready to switch it up.
With names that embrace female empowerment, such as "Shatter The Glass Ceiling" and "Future is Female," the collaboration aims to raise awareness for the women's equality in and out of the workplace.
NSI’s new Simplicite PolyDip System uses poly bonded oligomer technology for a light-cured system that allows a faster service and keeps clients’ nails stronger and healthier. To win a Simplicite Polydip Discover Kit, leave a comment on this blog post.
As more women enter the workforce and move up the career ladder in the rainbow nation, cosmetics are becoming an essential part of the well-kept professional’s wardrobe.