Greg’s Corner – ManiQ Upsell – Part 1 of 4

Greg Salo of Young Nails shows how to up-sell an acrylic fill with a ManiQ Color. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

The Nail Tech Event of the Smokies Celebrated Success in Gatlinburg, TN

The Smokies Nail Show, held in July at the Gatlinburg Convention Center brought together industry experts, trendsetters, and leading brands celebrating all things nails.

A Tale of Triumph and Tribulations

Would I do it again? Maybe. Next time, I’ll handcuff the model to me and bring a lamp.

Worse Than the Bog of Eternal Stench

One of my most favoritest clients came back tonight. Over the last year, our schedules just have not been in agreement and she finally broke down and got her nails done ... (cue dramatic music) ...

3-D Valentine's Day Acrylic Nails (Part 1 of 2)

Kupa's Jess Alexander features guest artist Mie Kitabayashi who shows how to create a 3-D Valentine's Day nail art design with Artfinity acrylics. See part 2 of this video.

Red and Blue Sparkly Swirl

Tanaira Carrington creates this gel nail that's full of red, white, blue, and bling.

The Art of the Thank You Note

So it’s 2012 and a new year is already upon us. I hope everyone had a nice holiday and a made lots of money working extra holiday hours, selling products, and performing additional services. I know

Diary of a Discount Salon Nail Tech

Apprehensive at first, nail technician Heather Sweat took a job at a discount salon for some extra cash. She discovered that these often criticized salons have a lot to teach the rest of the industry.

Rooted in History: Profiles of Family Salons

For some, being a nail tech isn’t just a job; it’s a way of life. Meet five families who have a shared passion for their profession. Working together has helped to build a solid foundation for each of their family trees.