20 Questions to Ask at a Job Interview

Pay scale may be the first question that comes to mind, but astute technicians know there are many other salon elements that affect their income and job satisfaction.

How-To: Effortless Mottled Effect

Use Novo Gel by Mia Secret over nails to expand the base color and create a mottled effect. 

What To Do — And Not To Do — If You Nick A Client's Foot

Think twice before applying a topical antibiotic to a client's wound — it may hinder the healing process.

Behind the Scenes: Holiday Liquid Stone Nails

Artistic Notes on Nails: Elsbeth Schuetz helped us send out some holiday cheer with liquid stone poststamp nails for our December 2015 cover.

OPI Powder Perfection Dipping Tutorial

OPI Powder Perfection is an odor-free acrylic alternative that promotes a clean-air environment while offering gel-like shine and weeks of wear without the need to light cure.

On the Road: Nails and Beauty Bar, Florence, Italy

The women at Florence, Italy’s, Nails and Beauty Bar enthusiastically welcomed me to their nail, lash, and waxing salon that’s only a 10-minute walk from well-known art treasures like the Duomo, Michelangelo’s David, and the Birth of Venus. 

Acting Independently Is Key to Independent Contractor Status

Attorney Nancy Joerg of labor and employment law firm Wessels Sherman gives some tips for salon owners hiring independent contractors to avoid labor disputes.

Katy Perry Dons Patricia Nail Lacquer, Nail Veils, and CND Additives

Last year, I wrote an article about how more and more licensed nail techs are launching their own consumer product lines — a business-savvy move in light of the booming category.I’m thrilled to hear that one

Wedding Ready Services

While out in California, Holly got to pamper family members and create wedding-ready nails.