Dismissing the Dry Pedicure Prejudice

I'm not saying everyone should switch to a waterless pedicure, I’m simply asking that the prejudice against the service be dismissed in favor of education. 

Holly's 12 Memes to Educate Your Clients

Blogger Holly Schippers recently offered up a series of 12 social media images designed to educate the public about nail health, salon safety, and common misconceptions about nails. Feel free to share them with the hashtag #IAMLICENSED.

Roundup: What is your most memorable thank you from a student?

We asked nail instructors to share the most memorable thank you they ever received from a student. Here’s what they said:

How to Expand Your Career Options (and Maybe do a Magazine Editor’s Nails)

It takes initiative to expand your career beyond the nail table. This is the attitude that led me to do the nails of Modern Salon’s editors.

Door Prizes Offered at The Nail Platform

Attendees of The Nail Platform will have the chance to win some big prizes while learning how to step up their technique. 

Gearing Up for Nail Camp

Spots for the 2014 Northwest Nail Tech  Retreat are still available. 

How to Avoid the Annoying Back Ledge in Enhancements

Have you noticed clients coming back in with an annoying place at the back of the enhancement where it jumps off a little bit and you can catch your nail on the back of it? Here's a tutorial for how to avoid that.

CND LED Lamp Tips

FingerNailFixer HollySchippers shows a few quick tips to make sure you're getting the most out of your CND LED lamp.

How to Get Started With Electric Files

E-files can be intimidating for nail techs and clients who aren’t used to them, and they require careful training, but when properly used, they can save nail techs time and reduce wear and tear on their bodies. We asked nail techs new to e-filing what it was like to learn this new skill.