Day 108: Hello Glitter Nail Art

Teri Zinkerbaby, Nail Doctor's, Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada

Day 285: Girly Pirate Nail Art

Kristin K, The Manicured Monkey

Nail Art Wheels Spark Creative Choices

Nail tech Rachael Peterson uses her nail art wheels to display the latest colors, show clients examples of her work, and make custom nail art suggestions.

Monkey + Banana + Chair = My New Salon

So about a million years ago I remember some teacher of some subject at some school somewhere relaying a little story about a research project about cognitive thinking.  If you put a monkey in a room

Home Alone

What am I doing here at home in the middle of my normally scheduled work day? I always advise other techs who are trying to fill space in their schedules to stay at the salon even

I Want a Receptionist

When I closed my salon and returned to booth rental, I specifically looked for a salon that did not have a receptionist. I didn't want someone else responsible for booking my appointments. I wanted to retain

Goodbye 2010

Whew! The last month has been busy for me! That sort of busy that leaves you sleep-deprived and hysterical and ready to snap, but not in debt at the end of the holidays. Well, that is,

[InternatioNAILS] Japan: Global Trendsetters

Known for developing nail styles and techniques that later spread throughout the world, the island nation understands the connection between nail art and fashion. Gel nails are popular, and the Japanese gel application technique may soon arrive in the United States.   

Summer Collection

Essie’s new Summer Collection offers a palette of shades to compliment the essence of summer. This bold and playful six-shade collection comes in colors Miss Matched, Haute as Hello, Knockout Pout, Vermillionaire, Demure Vixen, and Pretty Edgy.