The Nail Doctor

The Nail Doctor answers your questions about strep, overgrowth, and white spots. 

Bringing The Sun Inside

The decision to add a substantial new service to your salon is not one to take lightly. Tanning requires a financial investment that requires careful consideration.

Serving the Masses

The consumer retail pie is growing, and nail techs are claiming their slice. Fed by bloggers, celebrities, and technological improvements, the nail care industry offers opportunities beyond the salon to nail tech branded product lines and consulting work.

The Art of Entertaining

Spa parties can be a huge money-maker for your salon. NAILS takes the guesswork out of hosting the perfect soiree, providing you with suggested food, decor, services, and more for five fabulous themed parties.

Catch the Momentum

With social networking, manufacturers’ advertising, and insider support, techs can be in the perfect position to catch the momentum when a wave of national attention sweeps over our industry. Are you poised to harness the power of the consumer press the next time there’s big news in our industry?

The Help Desk

Get advice on dealing with fill lines and the effects of sunscreen on enhancements. 

Tip of the Month: Try Paper Wraps

This technique, which used to be known as a “juliette” manicure, works well on clients with oily nail beds.

The Top 25

So I get my new NAILS Mag the other day and start to casually peruse the pages, when what do my eyes befall? The current Top 25 standings. I scan the list, and know I’m not going

Ode to the BF

The BF and I celebrated our fifth anniversary together as a couple in January. But we've known each other as friends for almost 15 years now. Which means that we both knew what we were getting