New from Gelish: A Speedy Enhancement Service for Greater Profits
The Soft Gel system allows nail technicians to upcharge for a premium service that takes roughly the same amount of time as a gel polish manicure.
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The Soft Gel system allows nail technicians to upcharge for a premium service that takes roughly the same amount of time as a gel polish manicure.
It happens every year around this time — it’s still light outside when most people are getting out of work. It’s not raining. It’s not cold, but it’s not hot yet. Everything is green. People get spring fever.
This week we received lectures on chemistry and liquid and powder enhancements (acrylic) and had our first hands-on lab with reallive people.
As of September 1, 2025, the European Union has officially banned TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide)—a chemical that helps gel nail polish cure under UV or LED light.
en Vogue pairs delicate dried flowers with a rich glossy black for these Geisha nails.
Inspired by the light and dark side of femininity, Rita Remark for Essie created this dualistic nail look. Remark chose the color based on fabric in Costello’s collection.
Caught between high-volume discount salons and high-end mega-spas? Rather than try to win by their rules, write your own rules geared to a more narrow and tailored clientele and create your own niche.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there’s no better way to show your clients you care than by retailing products that donate a portion of their proceeds to benefit breast cancer organizations.
Orly’s Signature Manicure is perfect for clients looking for quality cuticle care, nail health and nail growth.
Amid dire predictions that they would destroy the professional nail industry, home gel systems contributed to a surge in the products popularity and taught nail technicians that service, not product, is what they sell.