Talk With the Mouth, Not With the Hands
Why do they all have to talk with their hands while I’m holding a drill against their nail beds? Seriously, I appreciate the trust, but let’s get real.Aside from chasing their hands through the air like
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Why do they all have to talk with their hands while I’m holding a drill against their nail beds? Seriously, I appreciate the trust, but let’s get real.Aside from chasing their hands through the air like

What with all the problems I've had with my gel polishes, I decided not to take any more chances with it — despite the introduction of the new UV shield labels. So while I was at
Listening to business owners often starts grating on your nerves. It seems that their cups are always either half empty or overflowing; business is either terrible or too good. They never seem to be happy. I rub
It is ridiculous that it should take me over two hours to finish my last client of the day. Sure, occasionally, the last client of the day represents that final "ahh" when you relax and realize
About a million years ago — 1993, I think — I read an article (probably in NAILS) about using an e-file. The author mentioned that she does her own nails and uses her e-file on herself. After
Did I miss something? I’ve been walking through the aisles of the IBS Las Vegas tradeshow for the last two days and, in addition to plenty of other things to rant about, I’ve been assured by
I have such mixed feelings when learning that a new client is also a nail tech. I’ve long gotten over the anxiety of feeling judged, and I nary bat an eye anymore when someone tells me
I've been chitchatting with a colleague about life and stuff and doing nails and she reports that she's been having some "issues" with the owner of the salon where she works ... doesn't that sound like
Julie Kandalec is the real deal in the nail world. She has done just about everything as a celebrity manicurist including fashion week, editorial and advertising campaigns and red carpet. Here she gives her top tips on working with celebrities as well as some of her favorite (and not so favorite) moments in her 20 year journey.
Have you ever gone to a salon and the first time you walk in you look around at the decor and you're all like, "WOW! This place is so beautiful!"? And you go to that salon,