Lady Bugged

Nails by Tracy Ann Majewski, Tips, Toes & Do’s at Kutter’s Hair Salon, Buffalo, N.Y.

Between the Lines

Here's a simple yet stylish plaid design from Cassi Samora.

Mani Hack

Redbook's December 2013 issue gives a fantastic tip for doing a stain-free mani yourself. Just dab a bit of Vaseline around the edges of your nails and your skin will stain no more! 

Suzi Says: “There’s Always a New Shade of Red”

You may never have met her in person, but you’ve most likely met Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, executive VP and artistic director of OPI Products Inc., countless times in your salon. Ever wondered who the “Suzi” is in

Can Your Salon/Spa Go NO Tipping?

Gratuities cause hassles for owners. You have to pay taxes and credit card processing fees on tips and you have to distribute them to the team. Strategies' Neil Ducoff shows you what a no-tipping salon looks like, and what you need to do to get there.

Nail Educators Answer Your Frequently Asked Questions

We asked top nail educators what questions they get most frequently, and they gave us the tips and tricks that will ensure your clients’ manicures are flawless. Read on to get the inside scoop on how to tackle every nail dilemma from stamping to getting chrome nails that last.   

Inspiring Instructor: Rosa Vargas

West Palm Beach Florida – based nail artist and instructor Rosa Vargas is a talented and devoted teacher who has educated and inspired many nail tech students to reach their career goals and achieve success in the industry. We recently caught up with her for a quick Q&A.

Checks & Balances

Diane Self uses a holographic square and circle pattern on gel nails.

Metallic Negative Space Nail Art

Use Q-tips and nail polish remover to create the negative space look that is oh so popular.