Just Say You Don't Want To

I keep thinking I'm going to buy an autoclave.  For years I've been on the side of the argument that sterilization of implements shouldn't be necessary in our industry. I use a new file, buffer, and

Warrior Princess Nail Art

Follow these steps to see how this Ukrainian nail tech did justice to a super hero nail design.

Something to Talk About: Working With Unknown Product

We all love to gain new clients, but sometimes that first appointment comes with a few surprises. What should you say when you see a potential problem from the product already on the nail?

Reporter Gets the Dirt on Salon Sanitation

While the article did employ a few scare tactics, on balance, it did much more to cairn fears about potential disease transmission and to educate die public about the stringent standards technicians and salon owners must adhere to.

How-To: Valentine’s Day Floral Nail Art

Follow these steps from Gelish to find out how you can easily recreate this “Roses in Bloom” design.

Moor Mud Pedicure

The Kerstin Florian Moor Mud Masque stars in this pedicure by Emerge Spa and Salon that lets clients get their feet dirty.

Little Fish Nail Art

Nail tech Barbara Vespa of Claro, Switzerland, used gel to create this elegant, colorful fish nail art design.

Design #15: Purple Passion

Build a full structure nail with your choice of Young Nails’ acrylic powder. Smear Speed White, Tickle Me Purple, and Rainbow Purple as your background.

Blue Crush Pedicure

Beachy Toes uses: Qtica Cool Antibacterial Soak, Colada Sparkle Lotion, Cool Foot Mask; Naiad Beach House Soapy Suds Scrub; Diamancel #20 file; Zoya base coat, polish, top coat; organic brown sugar, almonds, jojoba oil, apricot oil.