Hawaiian Flowers

Nails by Carrie Sweeney, Goodrich, Mich.

AmericaNails LightSpeed Manicure

AmericaNails LightSpeed is a versatile soak-off gel polish system that will cure under traditional UV lamps in minutes and under the Lightspeed LED Lamp in only seconds.

Reevaluating Depression

At some point in her life, one of every four women will suffer a major depression. When feelings of guilt or helplessness weigh heavy and you find yourself tired, irritable, and sad, make sure you're one of the minority of women who gets help.

20 Questions to Ask at a Job Interview

Pay scale may be the first question that comes to mind, but astute technicians know there are many other salon elements that affect their income and job satisfaction.

Chrome Designs Simplified

Profiles Nails has a new line of Chrome Patterns to quickly create mirrored nail art.

Louboutin-Inspired Manicure

InStyle magazine's September 2012 issue featured a simple version of nail tech Mike Pocock's Louboutin-inspired manicure based on Adele's red-soled Louboutin pumps.

Let Action Bag Handle Your Graphics

With Action Bag Company’s Custom Stationery line, nail techs can create their own sophisticated, professional-looking marketing materials.

Nail Salons to Increasingly Expand to Full-Service Salons, Predicts IBISWorld

Between 2012 and 2017, nail salons will increasingly expand into full-service salons, which will allow industry operators to diversify their customer base and mitigate revenue fluctuations, according to a recent report by market research firm IBIS

Premiere Orlando: Germany’s Alessandro International Celebrates Its U.S. Launch

A hit nail products brand in Germany since its founding in 1989, Alessandro International expands to the U.S. for the first time. Setting itself apart from other brands, Alessandro offers prescriptive nail care, meaning instead of