Adventures in Acrylic

I’ve taken a liking to newbie nail tech Michele Hoffman of Arizona. She’s been e-mailing me pictures of her nail art ever since she graduated from Charles of Italy Beauty College in Lake Havasu City about

Day 291: Lace Pattern French Nails

Chere Emery, Mochaberry Nail Studio (Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada)

Getting Caught Up With Nikki

I have missed another week of posting to the blog. I am so sorry. I have been so swamped — but in a good way! School, kids, life, baseball, cheer… I could go on and on.

One Gel Technology

Entity’s One Gel Technology uses nanotechnology to make enhancements that are easy to apply, durable, glossy, and naturally beautiful.

Festive Fourth

Nails by Olivia Gordon, New Wave Salon in Lancaster, Calif.

NAILS' Gel Handbook

It’s 2003. Do you know where your gels are? One of the fastest- growing salon services, gels still remain a mystery to many nail techs and their clients. Whether you are familiar with gels or just turning your attention to them, use this primer to help guide you through the multitude of uses, techniques, and troubleshooting tips associated with today’s gels.

Rumors of the Demise of Acrylic Are Greatly Exaggerated

There may be some confusion between ethyl methacrylate (a monomer used widely in acrylic systems today) and methyl methacrylate (a monomer formerly used in acrylic systems but banned for use today).

You Didn’t Invent Nothin’

Think you’ve got a new idea? Maggie disagrees.

Week 3: Learning the Salon Business

This week we learned more about how the salon business works. We also learned the different types of ways you can work.